Jerremie Clyde, owner of Little Loaves Farm, is hosting a field day on June 23rd. He will be talking about Biodiversity, food, security, and shalom. It is geared for producers but really all are welcome and anyone with an interest in food security would find something of interest. There are also activities for kids (biodiversity walk, birdhouse decorating, tree planting). It will end with a BBQ including yak burgers. 
Alberta's farms and ranches are home to so much more than livestock and crops. There's dung beetles, deer, crocuses, spruce trees and countless wildlife species living on agricultural land. In fact, the more diverse a farm or ranch is in plants and animals the more agricultural producers benefit. It is a win-win for producers and ecosystems.
Rural Routes to Climate Solutions, Little Loaves Farm and Organic Alberta are hosting a pay-what-you-can ($10 or less) workshop on how producers can protect, boost and benefit from biodiversity on their land. Limited spots are available. Register at www.stettlerlearning.com/rr2cs
Learn how the interactions between wildlife and agriculture assist productivity, pest management and building resilience against floods and droughts. Jerremie will explain how he is diversifying both the domesticated and wild species on the farm with a mix of crops, livestock and perennials and utilizing long term rotations, companion planting and green mulch.
If you are interested in developing the skills and tools necessary to help wildlife thrive on your land without sacrificing financial gains or productivity this workshop is for you. We also want to hear from you. Bring your ideas, thoughts, and best-practices for managing biodiversity and share them with others.
And to end a perfect day, we will have a BBQ right on the farm for producers, friends and family to mix and mingle. We hope you can be there.
