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North Peace Applied Research Association Applied agricultural extension and research on cereals, oilseeds, pulses, specialty crops, forages.

Spray Drone Bootcamp Take your precision agriculture knowledge to the next level with NPARA and LandView Drones!Join us ...
10/16/2026

Spray Drone Bootcamp

Take your precision agriculture knowledge to the next level with NPARA and LandView Drones!

Join us for a two-day Spray Drone Bootcamp focused on the practical skills and knowledge needed to operate agricultural spray drones effectively. Participants will explore spray application techniques, mission planning, calibration, spray coverage, drift management, equipment maintenance, and more.

Whether you’re looking to expand your agricultural services or explore new technology for your operation, this workshop offers an opportunity to learn more about the growing role of spray drones in agriculture.

📅 November 19–20, 2026
📍 Warrensville Hall

Interested in attending? Learn more about the Spray Drone Bootcamp and registration through LandView Drones.

Ag Drone School discount code: NPARA100!
This gives NPARA members $100 off the regular registration price.

Ag Drone SchoolInterested in adding drone technology to your farm toolbox? NPARA is excited to be hosting a Drone School...
10/16/2026

Ag Drone School

Interested in adding drone technology to your farm toolbox? NPARA is excited to be hosting a Drone School with Landview Drones this November!

📅 November 17–18, 2026
📍 Warrensville Hall

This two-day workshop will focus on drone use and practical knowledge for agricultural applications.

Register at Ag Drone Training – LandView Drones https://landview.com/pages/training
Ag Drone School discount code: NPARA100
This gives NPARA members $100 off the regular registration price.

TALK. ASK. LISTEN. 🧡Mental health is part of agriculture, and sometimes the hardest part is simply knowing how to start ...
10/13/2026

TALK. ASK. LISTEN. 🧡

Mental health is part of agriculture, and sometimes the hardest part is simply knowing how to start the conversation.

NPARA is hosting Talk Ask Listen, a workshop from The Do More Agriculture Foundation designed to build practical skills and confidence for talking about mental health, asking questions, and listening to those around us. This is a conversation-focused workshop — not therapy or counselling — and is designed with agricultural communities in mind.

📅 October 29
🕠 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Pioneer Museum, Manning, AB
🍽️ Free to attend & supper included
Please register in advance for catering

Whether you're a producer, farm family member, neighbour, employer, agricultural professional, or simply someone who wants to be better prepared to support the people around you — we'd love to have you there.

👉 Register here: https://npara.ca/events/talk-ask-listen-event/

Let’s talk more. Ask more. Listen more. 🧡

On September 16, NPARA welcomed the Grade 6 MAC students to the research farm for a morning of learning, exploring, and ...
10/13/2026

On September 16, NPARA welcomed the Grade 6 MAC students to the research farm for a morning of learning, exploring, and getting hands-on with agriculture!

The students rotated through a variety of activities, including a soil sample demonstration, a bug demo on different bugs in the peace region/types of bugs we collect throughout the seasons on sticky traps, and a rundown of some of the farm equipment and how it is used.

We wrapped up the morning with a fun farm bingo game, followed by a delicious lunch of burgers and hot dogs.

Thank you to the Grade 6 students for coming out, asking great questions, and touring our farm! We loved having you here and sharing a little bit of what we do at NPARA.

10/13/2026

Started a farm business or added a new enterprise in the last 10 years? Looking for an experienced farmer to connect with and ask your burning questions?

The Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network provides new and next-generation farmers with practical, personalized mentorship and support to help build strong, resilient farm businesses. Applications are open for the 2027 cohort until October 31, 2026.

Not sure if the program is right for you? Join their free online information session to learn more!

October 15, 2026
7:00-8:00 PM Mountain Time

Learn more and apply:
https://youngagrarians.org/events/october-15-2026-online-business-mentorship-network-mentee-info-session/

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTWe’re excited to introduce Madad Ali, NPARA’s Newest addition to the Research Team!With an M.Sc. in Pl...
10/02/2026

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

We’re excited to introduce Madad Ali, NPARA’s Newest addition to the Research Team!

With an M.Sc. in Plant Breeding & Genetics and experience in hybrid production, crop management, and agricultural research, Ali brings a strong interest in practical, data-driven research to the NPARA team.

From exploring crop research and field trials to designing a w**d control project for 2027, Madad is looking forward to putting his knowledge to work and contributing to research that can be useful to farmers across the Peace Region.

We asked Ali a few questions so you can get to know him a little better! 🌾

Welcome to the team, Ali! We’re excited to have you on board! 👋

✨Join Foothills Forage & Grazing Association in New Zealand for an Ag & Sightseeing Tour! 📅 February 13 – March 4, 2027👉...
09/30/2026

✨Join Foothills Forage & Grazing Association in New Zealand for an Ag & Sightseeing Tour!
📅 February 13 – March 4, 2027

👉 Please Sign up by October 20, 2026! 👈

🌴 Experience agriculture, breathtaking scenery, unique farm visits, hands-on experiences, and so much more, plus a relaxing stay in Fiji! ☀️

💡 Interested or want more information?
Contact FFGA or Lawrence at [email protected] or (403) 764-2044.

On September 3, the Cattle Club got out into the field for a look at a local producer’s corn crop!Participants had the o...
09/28/2026

On September 3, the Cattle Club got out into the field for a look at a local producer’s corn crop!

Participants had the opportunity to walk through the field, talk corn varieties, and learn more about a producer who has been growing corn for quite some time. It was a great opportunity to see the crop firsthand and discuss the practical considerations of growing corn for grazing in the North Peace.

Sam was able to share his experiences with corn varieties and what he typically likes when growing corn.

And we’re not done yet! 👀🌽

This field tour will be followed up with a Winter Corn Grazing Tour in January with Dr. Bart Lardner, where we’ll get to see how the crop has performed and learn more about winter grazing corn.

Thanks to everyone who joined us in the field, and a special thanks to the local producer for sharing his experience and crop with the group!

📅 Follow-up Winter Corn Grazing Tour: January 2027
🌽 Featuring: Dr. Bart Lardner

NPARA Beginner Foraging Workshop – Today🌿 HAPPENING TODAY! 🌱 Join us today, September 24 from 4:30–6:30 PM for NPARA Hom...
09/24/2026

NPARA Beginner Foraging Workshop – Today

🌿 HAPPENING TODAY! 🌱

Join us today, September 24 from 4:30–6:30 PM for NPARA Homesteader How-To Series: Part 4 – Beginner Foraging with Kristin!

Come learn the basics of foraging, discover beginner-friendly herbs and plants, and build your plant identification skills with Kristin. You’ll also head home with your own plant materials to use naturally and a better understanding of the land around you. 🌱

📍 Updated Location: NPARA Research Farm\
🌿 Time: 4:30–6:30 PM

Want to attend? Give us a call at 780-836-0641 to let us know you’re coming!

We’d love to have you join us! 🌿

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PO Box 750
Manning, AB
T0H2M0

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm

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7808363354

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