Soil amendment research at the NWT Agrifood stewarded FIELD site in Hay River, NWT
The Territorial Agrifood Association is working with the Town of Hay River under a stewardship agreement to continue development of the agricultural potential of land in Hay River. To this end the Future Harvest Partnership is conducting soil amendment trials and other related research. Updates and resources will be shared here.
Meet the on-site FHP research team
From top left clockwise:
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Dr. Maddy Desjardins, Post-doctoral Researcher at the TAA FIELDS farm
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Gilles Wilde, Laurier Field Tech at the TAA FIELDS farm
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Adalia Hall, Laurier Field Tech at the TAA FIELDS farm
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Nathan May, Laurier Field Tech at the TAA FIELDS farm
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Katerina Coveny, Laurier Field Tech at the TAA FIELDS farm
Learn with the team
Learn soil sampling techniques with Dr. Maddie Desjardins with the FHP Hay River FIELDs team.
Explore the farm
Visit iNaturalist and explore what flora and fauna have been seen on site: click here
Key FHP Project Objectives
Build a Community of Practice
Support collaboration and knowledge-sharing among food producers, harvesters, researchers, and decision-makers across the NWT.
Work Toward Net-Zero Agriculture
Explore how local food production can reduce emissions and contribute to Canada’s net-zero goals through sustainable practices.
Strengthen Food System Resilience
Understand how climate change and environmental disruption affect food systems and identify ways communities can adapt.
Support Participatory Research
Work with growers and harvesters to co-design and test research that responds to real northern food production needs.
Connect Producers and Consumers
Explore ways to strengthen local food networks and improve access to locally grown and harvested food.