Robby Gass, Founder of ALBA
Robby Gass, Founder, ALBA Regenerative Agriculture
With over 30 years of experience, Robby is a seasoned agricultural manager, consultant and trainer of large scale mixed regenerative, 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 re-establish ALBA Consulting in Canada.
In June 2025, he successfully completed a two year contract as the Director of Biodynamic Education at the Rudolf Steiner College Canada to develop a distance learning training program for biodynamic farming. In May 2025 Robby was certified as a Nutrient Management Planner by the Ministry of Agriculture of BC. 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.
ALBA Regenerative Agriculture
ALBA mean “dawn” or “daybreak”, it symbolizes a new beginning in for the land.
ALBA is also the original name the Romans used to refer to Scotland, meaning “white”, referring to its white and icy climate compared to the Mediterranean landscape. It was in Scotland that Robby and Christelle developed a deeper love for regenerative farming, and sharing that knowledge with others.
Importantly, ALBA is also the acronym for Assess, Learn, Build, Abundance, which is the method we use to help bring your land to life.
ALBA envisions a future filled with Abundance! We know that the regeneration of living soil contributes to nourishing food, healthier people, strong communities, and a more resilient world for generations to come. By supporting farmers of all backgrounds, and meeting them where they are at, we hope to help change their perspective and encourage the world towards enduring, thriving, and regenerative agricultural practices.
“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