Trent Research Farm
The Trent Farm is a pioneering facility in climate-smart agriculture, providing leadership in sustainable farming practices, local food security, and environmental research.
An inspiring space for land-based learning and research
The Trent Farm is a hub for learning and discovery, providing community networking spaces, employment, and volunteer opportunities for students, all while serving as a source of fresh seasonal food for the Trent community. It also offers opportunities for sharing intergenerational and Indigenous knowledges.
A history of growing change
Since its inception in 2014, the Trent Farm has been a learning landscape. Relocating to the south side of Pioneer Road, the expanded farm location allows for long-term research and better built and natural infrastructure, including water regulation and a barn, to support food production, research and learning.
A place of research and discovery
Current and upcoming research projects include Trent research teams who are:
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partnering with V6Agronomy to develop sustainable fertilizers.
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using the farm to develop tools that can help farmers make quantitative assessments about how effectively they are sequestering carbon into their soil.
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conducting a study to determine wollastonite's potential to sequester CO2 and boost agriculture.
