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

Calendar

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

April 7, 2026 | 10:00am MDT

Zoom webinar on Kochia Management

🌾 Free Zoom Webinar 🌱 Kochia Management 📅 April 7 | 🕙 10 AM MDT | Online Join Dr. Brian Jenks as he shares the latest research and practical tips for managing kochia and reducing herbicide resistance on your farm. 👉 Register Now! Hosted by Battle River Research Group

March 26, 2026 | 10:00 am MDT

BRRG AGM 2026: Fertility Management (4R Principles)

🌾 Join us for BRRG AGM 2026: Fertility Management (4R Principles)!

🗓 March 26 | 10 AM
📍 Halkirk Community Hall

Hear from experts Dr. Blake Weiseth, Dr. Miles Dyck, Dr. Ahsan Rajper, Alex Olson, and Dr. Augustine Osei as they dive into practical soil fertility and 4R nutrient strategies.

Don’t miss it — great insights, local research, and connections!

March 18, 2026 | 12:00 pm MDT

Zoom webinar on Livestock emergency preparedness

🚨 BRRG is hosting another Zoom webinar on Livestock Emergency Preparedness! 🐄💡
📅 March 18 | 12 PM MDT

🎙️ Speakers:

Brent Heidecker
Karin Schmid
Kevin Fornal

Learn how to protect your herd and prepare for the unexpected.