Past Programs
Prairie Organic Grain Initiative
The Prairie Organic Grain Initiative was a four-year program dedicated to achieving resiliency and stability in the prairie organic sector by focusing on increasing the quantity and quality of organic grains, and developing relationships across organic market value chains.
By working together with farmers, researchers, government, NGOs, processors, brokers, buyers, and certification bodies, the Prairie Organic Grain Initiative is bringing together the organic community across the Prairies to achieve the common goal of resiliency in the sector.
Pivot and Grow
Pivot and Grow is your go-to hub for organic farming success, helping new and transitioning farmers access trusted resources, connect with experts, and build strong markets for their products.
Young Agrarians
Young Agrarians is growing the next generation of ecological farmers in Alberta. Through potlucks, farm tours, workshops and mixers, we are building a supportive network for new and young farmers. Young Agrarians focuses on farmer-to-farmer relationships and learning and is now running an apprenticeship program.
Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security
Organic Alberta was the prairie host of The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security. The goal of this program is to help support and build a Canadian seed system that provides a solid foundation for food security, climate resilience, and community well-being.
Farm Resilience Mentorship Program
Delivered by Farmers for Climate Solutions, the Farm Resilience Mentorship Program (FaRM) was designed to scale adoption of on-farm climate-friendly practices across 2 million acres of farmland in Canada. Through online peer-to-peer learning, FaRM provided free training and mentorship to 10,000 farmers and ranches on advanced nitrogen management, advanced grazing systems, and cover cropping. Organic Alberta was a local Implementing Partner, and supported Alberta Farmers interested in participating in the FaRM mentorship program.
Regenerative Alberta Living Lab
The Regenerative Alberta Living Lab is an ongoing collaboration between farmers, ranchers, and soil scientists throughout the province of Alberta. We use on-farm and soil mapping technology to accurately assess soil health created by producer innovations. This information will allow farmers and ranchers to build resilience and productivity thereby enhancing their bottom line.
Farm Clubs
The Farm Clubs project ran from July 2023 to October 2024, delivered by Organic Alberta in collaboration with Canadian Organic Growers and supported by the Calgary Foundation. Four targeted sessions engaged farmers from Wheatland County, Rocky View County, the Municipal District of Bighorn, Foothills County, Kainai Nation, Piikani Nation, and Tsuut’ina Nation. Through in-person, virtual, and on-farm sessions, the program fostered connections, collaborative problem-solving, and community resilience. Farmer-led and science-informed, Farm Clubs helped integrate practical practices on-farm while balancing markets, weather, and regional challenges, and welcomed participation from farmers across Alberta.