Host-microbe interactions are the relationships between a living host, such as a wheat plant or a canola root, and the microorganisms that live on, in…
What Are Host Microbe Interactions (and How Do They Help Protect Your Crops)?
MRV Protocols: How Data Quality and Interoperability Shape Carbon Certification for Alberta Farms
MRV stands for measurement, reporting and verification, and an MRV protocol is the set of rules that tells you what to measure on your farm, how to…
Bio Based Nylon for Farm Structures: What It Is and Whether It Breaks Down in the Field
Bio-based nylon is a nylon made partly or fully from plant-derived ingredients, such as castor oil, instead of petroleum.
How to Start Harvesting Dew for Your Organic Farm: A Practical Water Collection System
Yes, when collected on clean surfaces and filtered through mesh screens.
What Are Roots and Rhizospheres in Agroforestry (and How Do They Work)?
Most crop roots concentrate in the top 30-60 centimeters, while established tree roots in agroforestry systems often feed deeper, 1.5 to 3 meters down…
What Is an Agroforestry Coalition (and How Does It Support Coastal Systems)?
Most Canadian coalitions blend government grants (federal and provincial environmental programs), membership dues from participating farms, and…
How to Treat Soil Compaction on Your Farm: Regenerative Prevention and Recovery Methods
Yes, through strategic biological approaches. Deep-rooted cover crops like daikon radish and forage turnips can break through compacted layers without…
How to Perform O2 Sensor Calibration for Carbon Credit Certification and MRV
Field calibration using certified calibration gases meets most MRV requirements, provided you document the procedure properly.
How to Use the NC Ag Chemicals Manual for Certification-Ready Residue Monitoring
The NC Ag Chemicals Manual is a reference guide for agrochemical applications and residue monitoring, originally developed for North Carolina growers.
How Journal Food Policy Shapes Sustainable Agriculture Research and Practice in Canada
Food Policy, a leading peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, serves as the primary international platform where agricultural policy research translates into actionable governance frameworks that shape on-farm decisions across Canada. For farmers in Alberta and beyond, this journal bridges the gap between academic research and the programs that determine conservation funding, crop insurance parameters, and market access requirements you navigate each season.
The journal publishes evidence-based analysis on food security, supply chain resilience, trade policy, and sustainable production systems. When Canadian governments design…