ALBA Organics
ALBA is the original name the Romans used to refer to Scotland, meaning “white”. It was clearly a very cold and icy place compared to the Mediterranean. Importantly, ALBA is also the acronym for Agriculture, Land and Biota Assessments.
We envision a future where our adept Agriculture, Land, and Biota Assessments, coupled with our expertise in organic biodynamic farming, lead a paradigm shift towards enduring and regenerative agricultural practices. Grounded in ecological harmony, we see a future where landscapes, biota, and communities flourish together, building a legacy of resilience for the generations to come.
“I'm focussed on the regeneration reclamation and retention of life in soils to assist farmers and landowners in their quest to steward the land and leave the world to our children in a better condition than we received it.”
- Robby Gass
Biography of Robby Gass, MSc Organic Farming
Robby Gass, Founder, ALBA Organics
With over 30 years of experience, Robby is a seasoned agricultural manager, consultant and trainer of large scale mixed organic and biodynamic farming, soil biology and market gardening.
Born and raised in South Africa to English-Scottish parents, Robby broadened his understanding and expertise as an educator and consultant in horticulture and organic farming, while earning an MSc in organic farming from the SRUC, Glasgow University. He then attended Dr. Elaine Ingham’s world-renowned Soil Food Web School in Oregon where he was awarded a certificate in soil microscopy.
After coming to Canada in January 2022, Robby was appointed as the Director of Regenerative Agriculture at Refeed Farms in BC where he helped develop and manage a large wormcast production facility and honed the production of bespoke full spectrum composts and extracts for various farming operations until he resigned in October 2023 to establish ALBA Organics Consulting in Canada. In December 2022, he was appointed as the Director of Biodynamic Education at the Rudolf Steiner College Canada in Ontario to develop and direct a distance learning, private career training program for biodynamic farming and gardening, a role he continues to fulfil. Robby loves to share his knowledge and experience across a wide array of agricultural and ecological entities towards improving the way we steward our planet for a healthier future.