Coffee Cows and Crops

May 31 2024 72 ep. 29 mins 3

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Join the team at the Peace Country Beef & Forage Association for conversations about agricultural research, innovative farming practices, and practical management for farms and ranches. Working on cultivating a personable, inclusive and educational environment for both large and small scale producers and hobbyists. The PCBFA is a producer-driven organization in northwestern Alberta that performs research and hosts educational events and seminars in the Peace Country.

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Spring Update - Get Your Calendar Ready!

May 31 2024 9 mins

Exciting times in store for summer 2024. Listen in on today's episode to hear about our new summer staff additions and great upcoming events. Tune in next time to hear Chelsey map out the plot plans for 2024. Redwood highway - Audiotonix

Understanding Ag Socioeconomics with Monika Benoit

May 02 2024 24 mins

Socioeconomics, in a nutshell from Investopedia, is a term that refers to the interaction between the social and economic habits of a group of people, including their interactions with others and their family. You may not even realize it, but it is happening around us in agriculture every day! Monika Benoit helps explain this term through her first-hand experience. Music - R

Update: February Fun & What's to Come

Mar 04 2024 19 mins

Here is an update from the busy month of February! We had many events to keep us busy and even more lined up for March. Find out what we have been up to and mark your calendars for March events in the Peace. BONUS: including a brief "soil tips highlight" from, Yasir of ViviGro Sustainable Solutions, on two listener questions that were kindly submitted. If you have any questions y

SPECIAL GUEST MINI-SERIES: Soil Success with YASIR SYED of VIVIGRO!

Jan 12 2024 40 mins

BONUS SERIES - Get to know our special guest, president, CEO and founder of ViviGro Sustainable Solutions Ltd, Yasir Syed, with some introductory questions on common mistakes, myths and misconceptions about soil health. This season is a dedicated soil special mini series and will be jam packed with some amazing soil health information with an easy to grasp, holistic approach. Get y

Keeping Predators at Bay

Dec 14 2023 25 mins

Learn about signs and characteristics of Peace Region livestock predators and the damages they can inflict on your livestock herds, and what support you can receive with government programs and your local Fish & Wildlife officers

Homesteading New Opportunites

Nov 30 2023 16 mins

Thinking of becoming a producer or starting your own farm, but might be brand new to country life or not sure where to start? Listen in on today's episode for a rundown on the differences between farms, ranches and hobby farms or homesteads, and learn about how they offer you exciting opportunities in the Peace Country. BONUS: a quick view into 4H Clubs, what they are, and why they

EFP’s: Easy as 1,2, 3

Nov 17 2023 12 mins

We are always learning over here at the PCBFA. Enjoy a quick listen with this week's episode to spark some motivation on how EFP's will benefit you and your farm, and what you could do with some really great funding opportunities that work hand in hand with the EFP program. Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix

Paving the Way

Oct 31 2023 15 mins

Meet our new manager and PCBFA Team Leader, Alaina Archibald. Alaina is a local producer who is passionate about women in agriculture and excited to express her support and inspiration through our growing organization. Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix

Winds of Change

Oct 19 2023 3 mins

There have been some exciting changes at the PCBFA! Find out who has joined our organization and what they are excited to share. Tune in next week to hear about our upcoming events you won't want to miss.

Cow Patty Critters with Dr Kevin Floate

Jul 25 2023 39 mins

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kevin Floate about the insects, bugs, and other creepy crawlies that help break-down cow dung on pasture. You can find Cow Patty Critters for free online here: https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.913866/publication.html Have questions? Comments? find Kevin's contact info here: https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/profile/dr-kevin-floate