Join our FREE BRRG Membership

Your membership entitles you to:

BRRG Annual Report (with trial results and tour information)
Members newsletters
Use of forage probe/drill
15% discount on Feed Tests
Assistance with EFP
Assistance with Gov. funding applications

Calendar

Who We are

The Battle River Research Association (BRRG) came into existence after the amalgamation of the Battle River Forage Association and the Battle River Applied Research Association in 1993. We are located in Forestburg, Alberta, allowing us to easily serve the east-central region of Alberta.

We are proud to serve the counties of Paintearth, Stettler, Camrose, Beaver, and Flagstaff where our office is located

The Battle River Research Group has five programs to help serve the local producer

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Our Vision

Beyond sustainability through innovation in agriculture.

Our Mission

Advancing agriculture as an independent,

producer-driven resource

How BRRG Works

Identify Regional producer's needs and challenges.

Collaborate with specialists to find potential answers.

Transfer research-based knowledge to East Central Alberta

Translate knowledge through demonstrations and research projects.

Improve the agriculture economy of East Central Alberta.

Our Upcoming Events

Mar 25, 2025 | 10:00am MDT

Annual General Meeting 2025

Annual General Meeting 2025

Mar 25, 2025 | 10:00am MDT

🚜🌾 Join us for BRRG’s 2025 Annual General Meeting! 🌾🚜

📅 March 25, 2025
⏰ 10 AM
📍 Viking Community Hall

We’ve got an amazing lineup of expert speakers:
🌱 Kimberly Cornish (Regenerative Alberta Living Lab) – Regenerative Ag Insights
🌾 Hiroshi Kubota – Crop Rotation & Diversification
🚜 Carlo Van Herk – Exploring Strip Tillage in Canola & Row Crops
🌿 Kevin Elmy – Cover Crops for Soil Health

Don’t miss this power-packed event—network, learn, and grow with us!

Mar 17, 2025 | 9:00am MDT

Zoom webinar on Biochar: A Game-Changer for Soil Health & Sustainability

🚜🌱 Boost Your Soil with Biochar! 🌱🔥

Join us for a free Zoom webinar on Biochar: A Game-Changer for Soil Health & Sustainability with experts Vicky Lévesque & Dr. Maren Oelbermann!

📅 March 17 | ⏰ 9 AM

Don’t miss this deep dive into biochar’s benefits for your farm!

Mar 12, 2025 | 9:00am MDT

Farmer Pesticide Certificate Course

🚜 Farmers, are you certified?

Join the Farmer Pesticide Certification Course on March 12 at 9 AM at the Daysland Community Hall! 🌾

✅ Minimize risks.
✅ Access restricted pesticides.
✅ Recertify for 5 years—no exam required!

Taught by certified experts Dr. Bill Hamman & Erin McIlwraith, this one-day course covers safety, legislation, and pest management essentials. Plus, earn your certification to comply with regulations and meet industry standards.

🎟️ Early Bird Fee: $150.
📅 Limited spots—secure yours today!