Plot2Farm 2020 results

The first season of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions’ Plot2Farm program is complete. The program aims to bring small plot research protocols to producer’s farms, with the goal of better understanding how management changes impact farms. The program is headed in to its second year and actively recruiting participants. Take a peek at the 2020 results and reach out if you are interested in joining for the 2021 season!

The 2020 growing season consisted of two farmers; Alberta Wheat Commission regional representative Devin Hartzler, who farms near Carstairs, Alberta and; Alberta Barley delegate Gordon Ellis, who farms near Olds, Alberta. Devin Hartzler tested increased seeding rates on feed barley variety CDC Austenson, while Gordon Ellis’ trial compared the performance of two wheat varieties, AC Foremost and AAC Goodwin. Click below to view their Plot2Farm trial results: