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Regenerative Alberta

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001. From Past Innovations to Future Possibilities: A Journey Through Regenerative Agriculture with Grant Lastiwka

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  • Mar 3
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 7

In this episode of 'In Living Cover,' presented by the Regenerative Alberta Living Lab, host Kim Cornish is joined by Grant Lastiwka to delve into the evolution of regenerative agriculture practices in Alberta since the 1980s. They explore the grassroots innovations that transformed livestock grazing methods, introduced extended grazing practices like swath and bale grazing, and integrated scientific research with producer-driven experimentation. This rich narrative highlights the collaborative efforts that shaped current best practices in soil health, forage productivity, and land resilience, and discusses the future implications and ongoing challenges in adopting these regenerative techniques widely.


00:00 Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture

00:13 The Quiet Revolution of the 80s and 90s

00:22 Innovative Grazing Practices

00:48 Grant Lastiwka's Contributions

01:15 The Living Lab Model

02:41 Challenges and Successes in Grazing

05:18 Economic Drivers and Innovations

07:33 The Role of Electric Fencing

10:01 Producer-Driven Innovations

11:47 Intersection of Research and Practical Application

14:02 The Evolution of Grazing Practices

22:55 The Impact of Bale Grazing

29:18 The Role of Science and Community

39:16 Current Challenges and Future Directions

57:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


001. From Past Innovations to Future Possibilities: A Journey Through Regenerative Agriculture with Grant Lastiwka

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