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

Dec 8-10, 2026

Western Canada Conference on Soil Health & Grazing

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

#SoilHealth #Grazing #RegenerativeAgriculture #AlbertaAgriculture #WesternCanadaConference

Nov 24, 2026 | 10:00 am MDT

Farm Safety & Mental Health

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!

Nov 6, 2026 | 8:00 am MDT

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

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.