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

Aug 19, 2025 | 10:00am

Zoom Webinar on Grazing Decisions in a Dry August

🐄 Grazing Decisions in a Dry August
📅 August 19 | 10 AM | Zoom
🎤 Featuring Dr. H.A. (Bart) Lardner

Struggling with pasture decisions during this dry spell? Join us for practical strategies to support your herd and land through drought conditions.

Topics include:
🌱 Pasture management
🌾 Forage strategies during drought
🌿 Annual forages & salvage crops
💡 Plus live Q&A

✅ Free to attend – Register now!

Aug 14, 2025 | 9:30am

Microbes, Minerals, and Myths

🌱 Microbes, Minerals & Myths 🌱
Unlock the secrets beneath your boots! Join us Aug 14 @ Coronation Community Hall for a FREE soil health workshop featuring experts Dr. Don Huber & Dr. Yamily Zavala.

🍽️ Lunch included
🤝 Hosted by BRRG & CARA
💥 Courtesy of County of Paintearth

Aug 8, 2025 | 10:00am

Zoom Webinar on Role of Spray Adjuvants & Postemergence Herbicides

🎯 Make Every Spray Count!
Join us for a Zoom webinar on August 8 at 10 AM with Dr. Tommy Butts (Purdue University) as we explore how adjuvants can optimize herbicide applications.

💡 What you’ll learn:
• Types of adjuvants
• Spray water quality
• Leaf surface retention
• Mixing tips & compatibility
• Nozzle + adjuvant interactions
• Common pitfalls to avoid
• Live Q&A

👨‍🌾 Whether you’re in the sprayer or making the decisions, this session will help you get the most out of your spray program.

✅ Free to attend – Register now!