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Battle River Research Group

Non-Profit Applied Research Association and member of the Agriculture Applied Research and Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA)

The Battle River Research Group is a grass roots organization whose focus is agricultural sustainability. It provides credible, unbiased information, promoting an integrated approach to research through partnerships with producers, industry and government. We currently serve agricultural producers in Beaver County, County of Paintearth, County of Stettler and Flagstaff County.

10/29/2026

Society for Range Management – International Mountain Section Fall Annual Meeting & Workshop

Join us on November 6, 2026, at Lakeland College in Vermilion, AB for a great day of learning, discussion, and connecting with others involved in rangeland and pasture management.

We have a great lineup of speakers joining us, including:

• Dr. Tanner Broadbent, Government of Alberta
• Mike Alexander, Government of Alberta
• Darin Sherritt, Tannas Conservation Services
• Dr. Edward Bork, University of Alberta
• Dr. Vicki Maloney, ENVU™
• Dr. Barry Irving, University of Alberta Emeritus & Pasture Pipeline
• Producer Panel – details coming soon

There will be plenty of opportunities to hear different perspectives, learn about current range research and management, and visit with other producers and range professionals.

Register Now - https://conta.cc/4hYf4MO

10/22/2026

Hurry Up! Join fellow producers, researchers, and agriculture professionals in Edmonton for three days of learning, sharing ideas, and exploring ways to build healthier soils and more resilient grazing systems.

December 8 to 10, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton

Guest speakers include Michael Thompson, Jill Clapperton, Cynthia Kallenbach, and many more!

Early bird pricing ends October 31! Registration fees increase by $50 after the deadline, so don't miss your chance to save.

Register today at www.absoilgrazing.com

10/22/2026

Join Battle River Research Group for a day focused on farm safety, mental health, and building a stronger agricultural community.

Kaia Fossheim will cover practical farm safety, hazard prevention, and what farmers need to know about Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and contractors.

Justin Anderson will lead the Talk Ask Listen session, helping us better understand mental health and support one another in rural communities.

November 24, 2026
10:00 AM
Days Inn & Conference Centre by Wyndham, Camrose, AB
Lunch provided!

Whether you are a crop producer, cattle producer or part of the agricultural industry this workshop is for you!

Register today:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/54cxyey/lp/6f67a966-e363-4853-b4af-9ad6de770212

Let's make farm safety and mental health part of every farm conversation.

08/17/2026

Hurry up! Join Battle River Research Group (BRRG) for a FREE Zoom Webinar on Swath Grazing Strategies for Livestock Producers featuring Dr. Vern S. Baron and Dr. Obioha Durunna.

📅 August 17
🕙 10:00 AM MDT
💻 Online via Zoom

Discover practical swath grazing strategies that can help improve forage utilization, extend your grazing season, and boost the profitability of your livestock operation.

Whether you're new to swath grazing or looking to fine tune your current system, this webinar is packed with valuable insights you can put to work on your farm.

08/10/2026

Hurry up last day to register! Join us for a Tailgate Workshop: PEA-OLA (Pea/Canola Mixes) with Fred Niehoff on August 11 at 10 AM.

This is a free event, and lunch is provided.

We’ll be out in the field looking at how pea-canola mixes perform, what’s working, what’s not, and the real-world lessons from growers trying it on their farms. Straight talk, practical experience, and plenty of time for questions.

Come for the learning, stay for the discussion.
Register now - https://conta.cc/4fx7OXd

07/31/2026

What an incredible day at the BRRG Field Day 2026!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. We had an amazing turnout! From research plot tours and expert presentations to the live drone spraying demonstration and networking, it was a fantastic day of learning and collaboration.

A sincere thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and attendees for making this event such a success. Your continued support helps us bring producer-driven research to the farming community.

We look forward to seeing you at our next BRRG event!

07/30/2026

Join us for a field tour of the University of Alberta Roy Berg Kinsella Research Ranch!
The tour will start at the Kinsella Community Centre where registrants can park their vehicles and board a bus to travel to several stops on the ranch. Stops will include discussions on topics related to research on the ranch, producer perspectives, a drone demonstration, plant identification exercise, and more!
For cattle health and biosecurity reasons, please wear clean footwear or boots that have NOT been on another cattle operation. A footwear wash station & sanitizer will be available as you arrive and depart, as needed.
Please be aware that some of the locations will require walking into field sites, so proper footwear and the ability to walk on uneven terrain is required.
Click here to register - https://conta.cc/4wyIh63
Questions? Contact Lisa at [email protected]

07/28/2026

Last day!🌾 BRRG Field Day 2026 – Our Biggest Event of the Year!

Join Battle River Research Group on July 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Galahad for a full day of learning, networking, and hands-on demonstrations.

Hear from expert speakers on humics, kochia management, explore live plot tours, and don't miss our live drone spraying demonstration to see the latest application technology in action.

💧 Bringing a dugout water sample? We've got you covered! We'll have a free pasture water testing station on site so producers can test their water quality during the event.

🍔 Lunch is included, and a food truck will be on site serving smashed burgers and pulled pork sandwiches.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow producers and take home practical ideas you can use on your farm.

Register today: https://conta.cc/49yd6yc

Address

4804-43 Avenue
Forestburg, AB
T0B1N0

Telephone

780-582-7308

Website

http://www.battleriverresearch.com/

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