Farm Forward

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Edmonton EXPO Centre

DANA PARKER

Dana Parker fosters relationships with veterinary teams and their beef clients to build awareness of the Beef Cattle Research Council’s (BCRC) current information and tools. She seeks to collaborate with producers and vets in the development of future resources to improve herd health and profitability. 

Dana was born and raised on a fifth-generation cattle operation in central Alberta. She earned a diploma in animal health technology from Lakeland College. With nearly 20 years of practicing as a registered veterinary technologist (RVT) in mixed animal hospitals, she now enjoys animal health consulting while grain farming with her husband and his parents in central Alberta.  

PRESENTATION: Research: Practical Tools for Better Decisions

Research only matters if it works in real life, but it CAN be a real rabbit hole. This session breaks down how to evaluate agricultural research and confidently apply it to your own operation. Learn practical tips to separate solid science from hype and make research-driven decisions that actually pay off.