RDAR on the Road: Lacombe

Jolene Noble is co-owner of Jackknife Creek Land & Cattle, a family owned and managed mixed farm in the Manning area in the Peace Region.

In the past, she worked with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and was the Extension Coordinator for the Farm Sustainability Extension Working Group. 

Alongside grain and cow/calf operations, her family’s farm offers direct-to-consumer dry-aged beef, perennial and annual forage seed, and Gallagher fencing supplies.

Committed to soil health and sustainable practices, Jolene is well-versed in the practical application of soil health principles, bringing valuable insights to any discussion on regenerative agriculture.

Kimberly Cornish is the Executive Director of the Regenerative Alberta Living Lab at the Food Water Wellness Foundation, where she oversees groundbreaking work aimed at improving soil health and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cropping and forage production systems.

Under her leadership, the Living Lab collaborates with over 100 producers, research scientists, and several Applied Research Associations across Alberta.

The project is a five-year initiative that spans from the Rocky Mountains to the Saskatchewan border, focusing on innovative practices that enhance farm resilience and productivity.

A sought-after speaker throughout Western Canada, Kimberly is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture and fostering collaboration across the agricultural community.

Daryl Chubb owns DeNovo Ag Inc., an independent consulting company focusing on agriculture systems in western Canada. He works with grain, forage, and mixed livestock farms and ranches in a variety of production systems including regenerative, natural, organic, and conventional.

Daryl is a Nuffield Scholar alumni and a producer in the Irricana area just north of Calgary.

Daryl will be talking about production practices that are positively affecting soil health.

Daryl is a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator.