Wild pigs pose ecological and agricultural problems across Canada and into the United States. Every year, this rapidly reproducing, non-native species expands its territory, most recently being discovered in Alberta’s Elk Island National Park. Originally brought into the country to help diversification efforts in agriculture in the late 80s and early 90s, the invasive species, cross-bred…
Lara is originally from west central SK, but has lived across southern AB, and briefly in lower mainland BC. She started her career in horticulture with training from Olds College. After gaining a BSc from the University of Lethbridge in Agricultural Studies, Lara gained experience in an unexpected position as a hops agronomist and field manager, before returning to her home province for more studies. Most recently she finished a MSc program in soil science at the U of S, studying the effects of rotation on biological nitrogen fixation in pulse crops across Saskatchewan. You can find Lara on Twitter at