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

July 29, 2026 | 9:00am MDT

BRRG Field Day 2026

🌾 BRRG Field Day 2026, our biggest event of the year!

Join Battle River Research Group on July 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Galahad for a full day of learning, networking, and hands-on demonstrations.

Hear from expert speakers on humics, kochia management, and silage, plus explore live plot tours right in the field.

💧 Bringing a dugout sample? We’ve got you covered. We’ll also have a live pasture water testing station on site so producers can test water quality right at the event.

🍔 Lunch is included and a food truck will be on site serving smashed burgers and pulled pork sandwiches.

Don’t miss out register now and be part of one of the most valuable field days of the season!

July 7, 2026 | 10:00am MDT

Zoom Webinar on Water Security for Cattle Producers: Water Systems, Planning & Funding Options

Battle River Research Group is hosting a Zoom session on Water Security for Cattle Producers: Water Systems, Planning & Funding Options on July 7 at 10:00 AM MDT.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Barry Irving and Pervez Sunderani as they share practical insights on water system planning and available funding options to support your operation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your farm’s water resilience.

📅 July 7
🕙 10:00 AM MDT
💻 Zoom Webinar

Register now with Battle River Research Group.

July 2, 2026 | 9:00am MDT

Low-Stress Livestock Handling Workshop

🐂 Join us for one of our most popular events of the year!

Battle River Research Group is excited to host another Low-Stress Livestock Handling Workshop on July 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Stettler Recreation Centre with renowned livestock handling expert Dawn Hnatow.

Dawn worked closely with the legendary Bud Williams and has spent decades helping producers improve livestock movement, reduce stress on animals and handlers, and increase efficiency on the ranch.

This full-day workshop includes practical knowledge, real-world experience, and live demonstrations you can take home and use right away.

🚜 July 2, 2026
📍 Stettler Recreation Centre
🕘 9:00 AM
🍽 Lunch Included

Spaces are limited, so register today and don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry!