Rooted in Research

Through unbiased, producer-led applied research and extension, we support those who grow and raise food for Albertans.
 

Farming Resources

Whether you're interested in the latest crop research, looking to take part in a pest management survey, or wanting to maximize your livestock feed yields, we have the resources to back you up.

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Environmental Stewardship

We help you combine sustainable farming practices with profitability to ensure your family farm will be there for generations to come.

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Crops & Pest Management

Resources for pulses, oilseeds and cereal crop production in the Lakeland.

 

 

Grow your best crops with us
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Forage & Livestock

From grazing in the summer to feeding in the winter, our forage and feed program aims to decrease your costs and increase your profits.

 

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Research for Your Farm

Lakeland Agricultural Research Association runs innovative and sustainable agricultural studies in Northeastern Alberta. Through applied research, demonstrations, and extension programs we offer unbiased and trustworthy information to local farmers.

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Upcoming Events

From our field tours to webinars to workshops, our events will keep you firmly planted in the latest research and agricultural trends in the Lakeland

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  • Innovation on the Ranch

      Topics Include:   – Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD): a biosecurity concern with major economic impacts for Canadian Agriculture.    Presented by Karin Schmid, Alberta Beef Producers (...

    March 26 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

  • Regenerative Agriculture in Northeastern Alberta

                                                  Join us on March 27, 2025 for…

    March 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  • Water Quality and Spray Drones: What you need to know

      Join us on April 2, 2025 from 12:00-1:00 pm for webinar featuring an in-depth discussion on water quality and spray drones with Tom Wolf!   Tom Wolf is based…

    April 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  • Gardening Forum – Smoky Lake

      Join us for an exciting Gardening Forum on Saturday, April 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Ukrainian National Hall in Smoky Lake!   This full-day event…

    April 10 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

  • Gardening Forum

      Join us for an exciting Gardening Forum on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Flat Lake Hall!   This full-day event features engaging workshops…

    April 26 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Trials & Projects

The selection of crops best-suited to our Lakeland growing environment is key to a successful farm. By conducting regional variety trials and related projects we provide the latest information on agricultural production in the Lakeland.

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Latest News

We bring you the most current and relevant information, updates and news on our organization and on agricultural trends and practices in the Lakeland.

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Summer Agricultural Field Technician

January 8, 2024
Lakeland Agricultural Research Associations (LARA) is a producer run organization conducting leading edge applied agricultural research and extension ...

2021 LARA Annual Report

October 12, 2021
The 2021 LARA Annual Report is available! Join us to hear about research results from the past year. ...

Moose Lake Nutrient Budget Release

October 12, 2021
This past year, all the tributary sampling, in-lake and sediment cores were used to create a nutrient budget ...

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