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

June 4, 2026 | 10:00am MDT

Zoom webinar on Market Access and Crop Protection Decisions for the 2026 Season

Join Krista Zuzak on June 4, 2026 for a Zoom webinar on Market Access & Crop Protection Decisions for the 2026 Season. Learn which crop protection product and cereal crop combinations could create export market risks and what to watch for this growing season. Hosted by Battle River Research Group.

Aug 13, 2026 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm MDT

Kinsella Ranch Field Tour

Join us for a field tour of the University of Alberta Roy Berg Kinsella Research Ranch!

The tour will start at the Kinsella Community Centre where registrants can park their vehicles and board a bus to travel to several stops on the ranch. Stops will include discussions on topics related to research on the ranch, producer perspectives, a drone demonstration, plant identification exercise, and more!

*For cattle health and biosecurity reasons, please wear clean footwear or boots that have NOT been on another cattle operation. A footwear wash station & sanitizer will be available as you arrive and depart, as needed.

Please be aware that some of the locations will require walking into field sites, so proper footwear and the ability to walk on uneven terrain is required.

Questions? Contact Lisa at rri@ualberta.ca

April 14-15, 2026 | 9:00am MDT

Drone School

🚀 Drone School is Back! 🚀

Join BRRG and Landview Drones for a 2-day hands-on Drone School on March 14–15 at 9 AM at Castor Community Hall!

🎮 Learn to fly, understand drone rules, and earn your Basic Pilot’s Certificate!
💲 Only $100 — thanks to the County of Paintearth for subsidizing the cost!

🎯 Spots are limited — don’t miss this amazing opportunity!