Resources links

Canada Grazing Exchange

A free online platform connecting livestock owners with landowners across Canada who have available grazing land or cover crops. A great tool to help improve soil health and make the most of forage opportunities.
 www.canadagrazingexchange.com

Gateway Research Organization (GRO)

Based in Westlock, Alberta, GRO is a local Applied Research Association offering practical, science-based information on topics like soil health, pasture management, and livestock. They host regular winter "CropTalk" sessions and pasture webinars—perfect to catch live or rewatch later. Many producers enjoy tuning in while working in the field. 

Listen to recorded sessions on Podbean: Gateway Research Organization | Podbean

FaRM Learning Hub

The FaRM (Farm Resilience Mentorship) Learning Hub is a go-to resource for Canadian farmers looking to build climate-resilient farms using regenerative agriculture practices. It offers self-guided learning modules, videos, and practical tools focused on grazing, soil health, and cover crops. The hub also features six free mini-courses that walk you through creating a grazing plan, covering key topics like paddock and cell design, fencing, record keeping, and more—perfect for getting started or refining your current system.

https://www.farmlearninghub.ca/pages/about-grazing

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Guest bio 

Ward Middleton

Ward and his wife, Jo-Anne Middleton, own and operate Midmore Farms in Sturgeon County, Alberta.  Their operation has been certified organic for 28 years. The operation is an eclectic mixed farm that strives to find synergies between organic grain production and utilizing a custom grazing/feeding operation for nutrient import and soil health.  

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