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  1. Newsletters | Aug 1 2023

    RDAR August 2023

    Check out RDAR's recent investments, where we've been, and how genomic technology is shaping Alberta's livestock industry.

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  2. Newsletters | Jul 1 2023

    OFCAF July 2023

    Get info on tax receipts, tracking invoices, and learn how Alberta producers are using OFCAF funding to enhance their on-farm operations.

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  3. Newsletters | Jun 1 2023

    RDAR June 2023

    Check out the latest developments in poultry research and catch up on the 2023 Round-Up.

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  4. Blogs | May 18 2023

    The OFCAF Experience: Bow Island Seed Producer and Aerial Applicator Talk OFCAF with RDAR

    We talked to Will and Nathan to ask them about their OFCAF Experience and gain some on-the-ground perspective of farming in the Bow Island region.

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  5. Newsletters | May 1 2023

    RDAR May 2023

    What to expect at this year's Round-Up, developments in livestock pens, and recent RDAR visits.

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  6. Newsletters | Apr 1 2023

    RDAR April 2023

    Round-Up, $11.49M AFC investment, and methane mitigation research.

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  7. Newsletters | Apr 1 2023

    OFCAF April 2023

    OFCAF funding now open, program updates, and microcredentials courses.

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  8. Press Releases | Mar 29 2023

    AFC announces $11.49 million in funding to 39 agriculture research projects

    Edmonton, Alberta – 39 research projects have been awarded $11.49 million in funding via the Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC). The AFC is a body comprised of 18 agricultural organizations that leverage and coordinate funding to support sustainability, diversification and long-term growth for agriculture and the food industry in Western Canada.

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  9. Blogs | Mar 28 2023

    International Women’s Day – A Chat with Dr. Janelle Fouhse

    March 8

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  10. Press Releases | Mar 9 2023

    RDAR funds Alberta regional variety trials — providing Alberta producers with access to crop and variety performance data

    Edmonton, Alberta — RDAR, The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) and Alberta Oat Growers Commission are pleased to announce a $782,400 investment in Alberta Regional Variety Trials (RVT). This project will put verified variety data into the hands of Alberta producers, enabling them to make the best crop decisions for their farm operations. RDAR’s funding contribution for this research project is valued at $582,300 over three years.

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