Bringing Agriculture to Life.
To tell the story of agriculture—past, present, and future—by connecting students to the land, their food, and the generations who grow it. We exist to cultivate curiosity, celebrate our shared rural roots, and deepen understanding of the vital role agriculture plays in our lives and communities.
We bring agriculture education to life!
Trusted by Teachers, Loved by Students
Trusted by educators across Alberta and enjoyed by thousands of students and their families, our resources bring real-world relevance and learning into classrooms, homes and communities across the province.
Crystal - Grade 3 Teacher
Thank you again for supporting authentic, hands-on learning in our classroom. Opportunities like this help students make real-world connections and foster a deeper appreciation for agriculture and the work that goes into growing our food.
Megan - Grade 7 Student
Wow, I did not know there were so many cool jobs in agriculture! I need to
rethink my options.
Aaron - Principal
The conversations, excitement, and reflections that have come from the KYF trailer experience have been incredibly meaningful. You may have been the spark that starts a student’s career aspiration, strengthens a personal interest, or helps them see a new pathway for their future. That is something truly special!
Featured Resources
We work closely with educators and industry partners to make sure the resources we share reflect up-to-date knowledge, foster critical thinking skills and bring agriculture to life in fun and engaging ways. Best of all? Our resources are directly linked to Alberta curriculum at all grade levels.
Edible Garden
How-To Manuals
Gardening is a fun, hands-on way for youth to develop new skills, connect with nature, and learn where their food comes from.
Our Edible Garden How-To Manuals provide practical, easy-to-follow guidance for planning, planting, and maintaining a successful edible garden.
Whether you're a first-time gardener or have years of experience, these resources will help you grow with confidence.
Gardening Journal
Keep track of your gardening journey from seed to harvest with our Gardening Journal for young gardeners.
It’s designed to spark curiosity and hands-on learning, while making it easy to record plant growth, seasonal changes, and discoveries along the way.
Order your free copy below and start growing today!
Cultivating Curiosity.
Growing Futures.
We aim to engage students in agricultural education through captivating learning experiences, resources, and hands-on project-based learning, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of agriculture while equipping future generations with the knowledge and skills needed to grow strong and resilient futures.
What's in the Field?
Ever drive past a field in Alberta and wonder what's growing there?
Our 'What's in the Field' publication was designed to help individuals identify the crops that shape Alberta's agricultural landscape, from canola and wheat to barley and pulses.
Discover what's growing around you and gain a deeper understanding of the farmers, food, and agriculture that connect us all. Download or order your free copy below and take it with you on your next road trip!
Explainer Videos
Our Explainer Video Series explores key agricultural topics across Alberta, from crop production and livestock care to innovation and sustainability.
These short, engaging videos make it easy to learn more about the people, practices, and technology behind Alberta agriculture.
Click below to view our selection of videos and start exploring Alberta agriculture.
Project-Based Learning
We believe that agriculture offers engaging and empowering learning opportunities that help students become innovative problems solvers, equipping them with essential skills.
Hands-on learning such as planting and harvesting encourage students to apply their knowledge of STEM concepts to real world challenges.
Growing Together
Our community of educators, volunteers, farm families, and leaders is crucial in our efforts to advance agricultural literacy.
Together we strive to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of agriculture, ensuring that students have access to the knowledge and resources necessary to make informed decisions about food, farming, and the environment.
Ag 101 Shorts - Mini-Lessons. Maximum Learning.
Ag 101 Shorts are bite-sized video lessons that explore the basics of agriculture — from food and farming to sustainability and science — designed to spark classroom discussions and deepen student understanding of agriculture in a quick, fun, and engaging way. Easy to integrate. Just press play.
As the voice of Agriculture in the Classroom Alberta, Ag for Life provides factual, balanced, curriculum-linked agriculture and food literacy programs and resources to Alberta's educators and students.
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Founding Members
Thank you to our generous supporters for helping us bring agriculture to life in classrooms and communities across Alberta. Through the support of our partners, we are able to deliver curriculum-based learning tools, teaching resources, events and activities to connect teachers and students to agriculture, food, and farm safety with the ultimate goal of advancing agriculture literacy among the next generation.
