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Spring is in the air on the eastern edges of the Palliser Triangle. Facing years of hauling water and dried out dugouts, Brad and Terri Mappin are turning to an old solution with new urgency: Wyoming snow fences. Built with assistance from RDAR’s PREP program, the fences slow the wind, trap snow, and help drive more runoff into critical water sources. For the Mappin’s, the fences are a practical, immediate tool to protect their grazing system— a return to practices their ancestors once relied on.
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As RDAR marks its fifth anniversary, we’re sharing stories from across Alberta that show the real-world impact of producer-driven research. In this series, we speak with farmers, industry leaders, and research collaborators who are helping to shape the future of agriculture through practical, on-farm innovation.
RDAR, a leader in results-driven agricultural research in Canada, is excited to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) to explore, collaborate on, and leverage new initiatives that will deliver tangible environmental and economic benefits to all Albertan producers and residents.
At the heart of agricultural innovation lies a commitment not only to discovery but to the people who drive it forward. That’s why supporting and celebrating early-career researchers is a cornerstone of our work.
As RDAR marks its fifth anniversary, we’re sharing stories from across Alberta that show the real-world impact of producer-driven research. In this series, we speak with farmers, industry leaders, and research collaborators who are helping to shape the future of agriculture through practical, on-farm innovation.
RDAR, a leader in results-driven agricultural research in Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Huolt as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
As RDAR celebrates five years of championing producer-led innovation across Alberta, we're taking time to spotlight the leaders who helped shape its path and long-term vision.
July 2025 sees RDAR mark its 5th Anniversary, a milestone to celebrate the hard work and collaborations we have fostered to transform Alberta’s agricultural landscape.
RDAR, a leader in results-driven agricultural research in Canada, is proud to mark its fifth anniversary, celebrating a half-decade of driving innovation, supporting producers, and strengthening Alberta’s agriculture sector.