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Aug 2019
21m 43s

Next-Level Farming: Turning Manure into ...

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For our last episode, we're turning to one our oldest industries - farming. But in order for Canada’s agriculture industry to keep up, remain competitive, meet food security and achieve sustainability goals, it must look to innovate. That means introducing things like grain-bin sensors, soil monitors, digital weather stations … and turning manure into water?

WE TALK TO:

  • Jason Bradley. Director of the Olds College Smart Agriculture program in Olds, Alberta.
  • Karen Schuett, co-founder of Livestock Water Recycling in Calgary.
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