In this episode of 'In Living Cover,' host engages in an in-depth conversation with Blake Holtman, a pioneer in holistic management...

In this episode of 'In Living Cover', Kim from Regenerative Alberta Living Lab discusses the evolution of grazing practices with Jim...

In this episode of 'In Living Cover', we interview Paul Jungnitch , a seasoned expert in the field of applied agricultural research,...

In this episode of 'In Living Cover,' presented by the Regenerative Alberta Living Lab, host Kim Cornish is joined by Grant Lastiwka to...

The Regenerative Alberta Living Lab (RA-LL) is fostering a community of innovative producers through a powerful network that supports peer learning and shared experiences. By connecting farmers like Harold Perry and Brent Kobbert, RA-LL facilitates collaborative problem-solving and the exchange of practical solutions, driving the adoption of regenerative practices across Alberta.

Explore how Shipwheel Cattle Feeders is using innovative Best Management Practices (BMPs) to enhance pasture health and biodiversity. By integrating techniques like inter-seeding and biological amendments, they are creating resilient ecosystems that improve soil health and productivity. This approach highlights the power of regenerative agriculture to transform traditional farming practices.

At Shipwheel Cattle Feeders, innovative pasture rejuvenation techniques are enhancing biodiversity without sacrificing soil carbon. By inter-seeding diverse species into existing stands and using biological amendments like high fungal compost, the team is fostering a more resilient ecosystem. This approach exemplifies regenerative agriculture's principles, integrating livestock and closed-loop fertility systems to improve pasture health and productivity.

Will Groeneveld's grain farm exemplifies regenerative agriculture without livestock, using diverse crop rotations, cover crops, and no-till practices. By integrating biological amendments and collaborating with neighboring cattle operations, Will creates a closed-loop system that enhances soil health and productivity. His innovative approach demonstrates the potential of regenerative practices to transform grain farming in Alberta.

At El-Shaddai Dairies, Dieter Gagelmans is tackling compacted soils with innovative regenerative practices. By integrating multispecies silage, strategic grazing, and calcium amendments, he's improving soil structure and boosting carbon sequestration. Dieter's closed-loop system exemplifies how diverse approaches can enhance soil health and productivity in Alberta's challenging conditions.

Alberta producers are embracing the Johnson-Su bioreactor, a passive composting system that enhances soil health by producing high-quality fungal-dominant compost. This innovative approach reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and boosts microbial life. At the 4th Annual Soil Builders School, producers learned to build and manage bioreactors, adapting them to Alberta's climate for sustainable farming solutions.

When 36 producers gathered at Mt. Sentinel Ranch, they tackled agriculture's persistent challenge: water access for rotational grazing. Sarah Green and Gerald Vandervalk demonstrated practical spring development techniques, including gravity-fed systems that operate year-round without pumps. Participants learned how to develop springs for off-site watering while protecting riparian areas.

At El-Shaddai Dairies, Dieter Gagelmans is transforming forage systems with multispecies silage, incorporating peas, kale, radish, clovers, and chicory. This diverse approach has doubled yields, improved milk quality, and reduced input costs. By fostering soil health and boosting organic matter, Dieter's innovative practices exemplify the potential of regenerative agriculture to enhance productivity and sustainability in dairy farming.

Doug and Deb Skeels' farm is a living demonstration of regenerative agriculture, showcasing practices like swath grazing, high-legume pastures, and adaptive multi-paddock grazing. By integrating these Best Management Practices (BMPs), they've enhanced soil health and increased carbon sequestration. Their innovative approach highlights the power of data-driven decisions and the ecological and economic benefits of regenerative farming.

When Frédéric Thomas of BASE France visited Daryl Chubb's farm, he brought the MERCI tool—a simple method to calculate cover crop nutrient contributions. Alberta producers discovered our younger soils might have stronger baseline microbial communities than France, though we face greater water limitations. This exchange highlighted how international knowledge sharing can spark practical innovations adapted to local conditions.

Australian farmers Ian and Dianne Haggerty brought more than just stories from home when they visited the Stirlingville Farm near Carstairs this August. With over 60,000 acres (approximately 18,000 hectares) under their management and a track record of farming without synthetic fertilizers, they offered a bold vision for how soil biology can drive both productivity and profitability—even across dramatically different landscapes.

At LARA's field day, producers explored Phil Amyotte's relay cropping system—barley silage underseeded with perennial ryegrass, followed by oats and tillage radish. This approach maintains living roots year-round, improving soil structure and water infiltration as demonstrated through hands-on testing. By layering crops in time and space, Phil's farm showcases how regenerative principles can work in northern Alberta's agricultural reality.

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The March 25th CBC article, This is how regenerative agriculture on the Prairies can help in the climate change fight  features the...

In March, 2024, the Regenerative Alberta Living Lab’s (RA-LL) lead soil scientist, Dr, Kris Nichols made a guest appearance on the local...

More than 100 innovative Alberta farmers and ranchers are rooting around and learning more about the many soil-based benefits their farms...