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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

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From top left clockwise:
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  1. Dr. Maddy Desjardins, Post-doctoral Researcher at the TAA FIELDS farm

  2. Gilles Wilde, Laurier Field Tech at the TAA FIELDS farm

  3. Adalia Hall, Laurier Field Tech at the TAA FIELDS farm

  4. Nathan May, Laurier Field Tech at the TAA FIELDS farm

  5. Katerina Coveny, Laurier Field Tech at the TAA FIELDS farm

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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

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Why This Work Matters

Food systems in the North face unique challenges — from climate change and wildfires to transportation, access, and cost. The Future Harvest Partnership focuses on research that helps communities adapt, plan, and strengthen local food production and distribution in ways that reflect northern values and realities.

CONTACT US

Territorial Agrifood Association

Email: coordinator@nwtagrifood.ca

Phone: 1.867.447-FOOD (3663)

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Office: 5004 50th Avenue, Yellowknife

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The TAA represents the interests of the NWT agrifood industry. We are committed to building a sustainable, resilient agrifood system through entrepreneurship and innovation.

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