5 reasons you should go to farming events
By Heather Heinrichs Feb. 28, 2026 You never know what can happen when a group of like-minded people gets together. I was at a farming conference in February when a seemingly random man stood up to ask a question, and what he asked shocked us all. His question floored everyone in the room and multiple people were eager to talk to him about his problem. It’s unplanned things like this that are one reason why farming conferences can be so helpful to your farm. Why should you go
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2026 Holistic Management conference was anything but "UnSavoury"
By Heather Heinrichs Feb. 22/2026 Vital farming changes for a healthier planet has been Allan Savoury's mission since he started the holistic organization. It's been roughly 40 years since his first visit to Canada and the first Canadian farmers started using his techniques to restore their land. "Hosting the event here in Taber, Alberta is like coming to the birthplace of Holistic Management," remarked Bluesette Campbell, chair of the board for HM Canada. The annual conferen
Feb 223 min read
5 Steps to Start Regenerating Your Farm
By Heather Heinrichs Feb. 18/2026 If you have been thinking about using regenerative principles on your farm but you aren’t sure where to start, this article is for you. This is a simple, step-by-step guide that will help you get started. Wheat stubble on a field in Alberta. One: Identify your worst problem areas A common piece of advice often heard at seminars and from cover crop consultants is to get out with a shovel and go look at your soil. Do you have land erosion? Whe
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An Oasis in the Palliser Triangle: A conversation with Calvin Gavelin
If cover crops can work here, they can work anywhere. The Palliser Triangle has always demanded grit. Stretching across southern Saskatchewan into southeastern Alberta, this region is defined by extremes: searing heat, biting cold, fierce winds, and an annual rainfall of less than 10 inches. Classified as semi-desert, this open prairie landscape was originally said to be unsuitable for human settlement, but settle it anyway, we did. Only now, thanks to a few brave farmers, ar
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