2019 CAMA Alberta Agri-Innovation Tour
September 20

Alberta’s diverse landscape makes it ideal for growing crops and raising livestock. But did you know that Alberta produces more than just grain and cattle? The ag sector continues to evolve thanks to an established strength in food processing, smart agriculture, specialized research and training and the growth of niche crops. Our Agri-Innovation Tour focuses on Calgary’s expanding local innovation including Deepwater Farms and Livestock Water Recycling. We will end this intriguing event at Brewsters Foothills for optional networking.

Deepwater Farms – Calgary's first aquaponic farm!

If you’ve never heard of aquaponics before - don’t feel bad. The modern aquaponic farm is a relatively new concept, where fish are farmed in large, indoor tanks and their waste is filtered out of the water and upgraded through a series of natural processes. The upgraded waste is used as fertilizer for plants, which are being grown hydroponically (“without soil”) in a separate system.

Livestock Water Recycling – disruptive, regenerative and transformative!

Manure handling and storage has devastating economic and environmental impacts. Pollution from farms can affect the quality of the air, soil and groundwater in local communities. Health issues from excess manure can cause sickness in works and lost productivity in animals. Expansion and succession planning are often not feasible. However, Livestock Water Recycling creates value for the food production industry by reducing the expense and environmental impact of waste liquids. With consumers demanding transparency, and at the height of the farm-to-table social movement, they’ve designed a technology that achieves optimized production, maximum yields, return on investment and minimal environmental impact.

Tour Registration Price:  $40 per person

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