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

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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

Feb 26, 2026 | 10:00 am MDT

Crop Production and Market 2026

Join us for the 2026 Crop Production & Market Workshop! 🌾

📅 Feb 26, 10 AM
📍 Stettler Agricultural Society
🥪 Lunch provided!

Hear from top experts:
👨‍🌾 Neil Blue – Market Insights
🧫 Dr. Kelly Turkington – Disease Management
🌱 Sarah Foster – Seed Quality
🌾 Dr. Yamily Zavala – Soil Health

Don’t miss this full day of learning and connection with fellow producers!

Feb 18, 2026 | 10:00 am MDT

Zoom Webinar on Carbon Sequestration in Prairie Farms

🌱 Curious about how much carbon your soil can really store?

Join us on February 18 at 10 AM MDT for an eye-opening webinar, “Carbon Sequestration in Prairie Farms,” with Dr. Preston Sorenson from the University of Saskatchewan.

Discover what drives soil carbon, how it’s measured, and what’s truly possible for prairie farms.

Feb 11, 2026 | 10:00 am MDT

Environmental Farm Plan Workshop

🌎 Build a Better Farm, One Plan at a Time! 🌾

Join us for the Environmental Farm Plan Workshop
📅 Feb 11, 10 AM
📍 Ryley Community Hall

Learn how to make your farm more sustainable, efficient, and resilient for the future.