Organizations
West-Central Forage Association (WCFA) is a non-profit agricultural organization based out of Entwistle, Alberta since 1978. WCFA serves the needs of forage and livestock producers in the region through demonstrations of new agricultural technology and production practices.
Mission Statement: West-Central Forage Association enhances forage system knowledge to enable the achievement of integrated farm management goals.
Contact Info
Phone Number: (780) 727-4447
Email Address: info@westcentralforage.com
Location: 5009 45 Ave Entwistle, AB
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Peace Country Beef & Forage Association, formerly known as North Peace Forage Association, was founded in 1982 by livestock producers in the Fairview and Hines Creek area for the purpose of demonstrating new forage varieties and technology in the Peace Country. PCBFA has continued to grow into a dedicated applied-research and extension association, currently serving 10 Municipal Districts and Counties across Northern Alberta’s Peace Region.
Mission: The Peace Country Beef & Forage Association is a producer group with the goal to be a hub of innovative, relevant and local beef, forage, soil health and crop information for Peace Country Producers.
Contact Info
Phone Number: (780) 835-6799
Email Address: info@pcbfa.ca
Mailing address: Box 3000, Fairview, AB, T0H 1L0
Location: 11235 98 Ave, Rm. 229, T.I.B, GPRC Campus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
LARA serves the MD of Bonnyville, County of St. Paul, Smoky Lake County and Lac La Biche County. Our goal is to conduct applied research, demonstrations and extension programs that provide valuable unbiased information to local producers.
Mission Statement: LARA conducts innovative, sustainable, unbiased applied agricultural research and extension throughout the Lakeland.
Contact Info
Phone Number: (780) 826-7260
Email Address: hort.lara@mcsnet.ca
Mailing address: PO Box 7068, Bonnyville AB T9N 2H4
Location: 1⁄2 mile west of Fort Kent, Alberta on Township Road 615.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Farming Smarter’s primary focus is applied research that helps southern Alberta crop producers make informed choices around inputs, technology and management practices for their operations. The goal is to sustain our land, water, soil and farmers for the benefit of everyone.
Farming Smarter is a registered Canadian charity.
Contact Info
Phone Number: (403) 317-0022
Email Address: ken@farmingsmarter.com
Mailing address: 211034 Hwy 512, Lethbridge County, AB, T1J 5N9
Location: 211034 Hwy 512, Lethbridge County
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Established in 1986 to address local agricultural issues.
SARDA is a non-profit organization directed by producers from the Municipal Districts of Smoky River, Greenview, Big Lakes County, Northern Sunrise County and the County of Grande Prairie.
Mission: SARDA Ag Research facilitates the transfer of unbiased information between research institutions, industry, and agriculture producers.
Contact Info
Phone Number: (780) 837-2900
Email Address: manager@sarda.ca
Mailing address: Box 90, Falher, AB, T0H 1M0
Location: 701 Mainstreet, Falher, AB
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
