The Growing Point

November 2021

Small plot research can provide farmers with an enhanced understanding of how certain management practices impact crop quality and yield on their farm. To deliver this valuable agronomic research to the farm-gate, the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions created Plot2Farm, an on-farm research program for Alberta farmers.

By implementing on-farm trials through Plot2Farm, farmers can test agronomic management topics that interest them. In the 2021 program year, Plot2Farm initiated eight trials throughout Alberta.The trials compared a wide variety of agronomic management practices on both wheat and barley including seeding rates, plant growth regulators, enhanced efficiency fertilizers, and row spacing. Although the significant lack of rainfall in Alberta made for an atypical growing season, the data collected offered participating growers interesting insights.

With two seasons of Plot2Farm under our belt, we are excited to open the Plot2Farm applications to Alberta farmers for the 2022 season! More information on how to apply can be found below. The commissions would like to thank everyone involved in Plot2Farm from the 2021 growing season. The desire to understand on-farm impacts of management practices is a fundamental factor to the success of the program.

Please enjoy this special edition of The Growing Point newsletter showcasing our Plot2Farm program!