Looking up at at a number of flags on poles, with the Canadian flag in th centre.

Southern Alta. agronomist takes the world stage

Global Farmer Network features hundreds of agricultural specialists from 69 countries who work to amplify the farmer’s voice

It’s important for agricultural producers to be at the table when policy is decided, not only nationally but also internationally.




A herd of black cattle in an outdoor pen.

Regenerative ag conference planned for Manitoba

Speakers to share practical paths to regenerative farming at Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association’s fall conference

The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association is set to host its annual Regenerative Agriculture conference from Nov. 12-13 in Brandon.


A close-up of the disturbed soil in a field with an air seeder rig in the background.

Industry wrestles with regenerative certification

Canada needs flexible, farmer-driven standards to guide regenerative agriculture, experts say

Standardizing regenerative agriculture could make the system easier to market, but too much rigid definition could also alienate farmers and undermine grassroots progress, experts worry.

Scott Gillespie stands with his arms crossed in front of a field.

Book sees both sides of regenerative agriculture

Southern Alberta author offers producers advice on how to practically apply the soil regeneration movement to their farms

Southern Alberta agronomist and author Scott Gillespie believes there is a world where organic and conventional farming can meet in the middle and be beneficial to both.




A soil scientist says the first step in moving toward regenerative agriculture is understanding that the soil is alive. | File photo

Regenerative agriculture called a ‘mind shift’

More producers have been adopting the practice, but economic and practical barriers remain for large-scale farms

Regenerative agriculture is the future, and it starts with a shift in how we think, says soil scientist and conservationist Ray Archuleta.