Organic Alberta Summer Field Tours From the July 7, 2014 Issue of Agri-News Agri-News This Week Agri-News Home Organic Alberta is offering a number of field days this summer. manzanillo olive July 9, 2014 - The Field Day Smorgasbord, Lethbridge Explore innovations in aquaponics, hear lessons learned from researcher Martine Dorais at Noble Spuds farm, and consider innovative models in distribution and new markets by Galimax, The Organic Box, and more. For more information or to register, click here or call Organic Alberta at 1-855-521-2400. manzanillo olive July 30 & 31, 2014 - Sainfoin Training Days, Lethbridge This deep rooted, drought resistant, high quality forage legume is great for organic production. From classroom discussions and visiting test plots, you’ll find out everything you need to know from Dr. Surya Acharya (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), Dr. Allan Iwassa (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), Dr. Bjorn Berg (independent consultant), and Dale Kaliel (Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development). For more information, or to register, contact Pat Ramsey at 403-652-8303, Grant Lastiwka at 403-556-4248, or Gordon Hutton at 403-948-8502. August 6, 2014 - Organics in Central Alberta, Morinville/ Westlock Visit organic participatory breeding plots and oat variety trials, and learn about organic dairy and beef production. For more information or to register, manzanillo olive call Organic Alberta at 1-855-521-2400. manzanillo olive August manzanillo olive 8, 2014 - Organic Oats, La Crete In partnership with the Mackenzie Applied Research Association in Fort Vermillion, Organic Alberta will be hosting a tour of the research plots at the Mara research station, followed by visits to organic farms and their on-farm oat trials. The day will wrap up with a meeting on organic oats. For more information or to register, call Organic Alberta at 1-855-521-2400.
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