Soil is made up of three particles: sand, silt, and clay. Sand is the largest particle. If you take a bucket of sand and pour water into it, the water will run to the bottom of the bucket very quickly. This is because there are large spaces of air around the large particles that allow water to easily move through the sand. Sandy soils are better for growing plants in wet climates, as it allows the rain to drain, so there’s not too much moisture in the soil. On the other hand,

Every time you drive past a field in Alberta, you’re passing by more than just plants in the ground. You’re seeing the start of your food, the backbone of our rural communities, and the result of generations of knowledge, hard work, and innovation. But how many of us really know what we’re looking at? That bright yellow bloom? It’s likely canola. The fuzzy heads swaying in the wind? Could be barley or wheat. And that tall crop that looks like sweet corn? It might be silage —

A cow is more than just milk. 🐄 It’s science. It’s food. It’s clothing. It’s connection to our everyday lives. Our More Than A Cow Activity Page helps kids explore all the ways agriculture shows up beyond the obvious. 👉 Download, print, and start discovering 📘 Because agriculture is all around us

Celebrate World Book Day on April 23rd in a classroom-friendly way! Download our printable, colourable bookmarks—perfect for teachers and parents to share with young readers. A simple, creative activity that encourages reading, sparks imagination, and adds a personal touch to every book. Print, colour, and enjoy!

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Hop into spring with our farm-fun Easter colouring page. Happy colouring, and have a hoppy Easter! 🐣🌷 Download and print:

Dyeing eggs has been a springtime tradition for centuries. Though today many of us rely on store-bought kits to make our eggs colourful, vegetable scraps have long been turned into beautiful dyes, and are a great way to use up food scraps! Note: This activity uses a stove. Ask an adult for permission and supervision before doing this activity. Materials: Hard-boiled eggs Vegetable scraps (see list below) Water Vinegar Pots Bowls Vegetable scraps to use: Yellow onion skins =

The Digital Revolution In recent decades, agricultural technologies have continued to increase production while addressing new, critical challenges in environmental sustainability, and Canada and the US have remained global leaders in this new wave of agricultural innovation. Genetic engineering has allowed for the development of seed varieties with desirable traits to increase yields while reducing resource inputs and environmental impacts. The year 1994 saw the first Geneti

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Honey bees don't hibernate or migrate, so how do they stay alive in the winter? Basically, by cuddling. The bees in a hive form what is called a "cluster", which is really a big ball of bees with the queen at the centre. The centre of the cluster is between 32–37 °C, which keeps the queen at the perfect temperature. Honey is stored nearby for the bees to snack on to regain energy. Snacks and friends? Sounds like the perfect 4 month-long slumber party!

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Have some fun this Valentine's Day with these egg-cellent farm themed Valentine cards. Download, print and share the fun.

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Make and hang a Valentine for your backyard friends! Start by trying to think about what things you have at home that squirrels and birds might like to eat. Some ideas: Nuts, all kinds Dried or frozen fruit like cranberries, raisins or blueberries Seeds and grains like sunflower, flax, sesame, pumpkin Birdseed Suet Materials Needed: Cake pan, any shape. The demo uses a square 8”x 8” x 2” or 21cm x 21cm x 5cm Styrofoam or non-porous foam for heart shape. 2” thick or layered to

Hop, hop! Did you know carrots grow underground ? That’s right—carrots are called root vegetables because the part we eat grows down in the soil, not up in the air. While we see the leafy green tops waving in the wind, the crunchy orange carrot is busy growing below the surface. What Is a Root Vegetable? Root vegetables grow by digging deep into the ground. Their roots help them: Soak up water Collect nutrients from the soil Stay strong and healthy as they grow Carrots are

It’s a brand-new year! That means new days, new ideas… and maybe even new boots. Boots are pretty special. Some boots are made for muddy fields. Some are made for snowy sidewalks. Some are made for long walks, hard work, or learning something brand new. And just like boots, we all choose how we want to step into the new year . What Boots Will You Wear This Year Will you wear your curiosity boots —the ones that help you ask questions like: Where does my food come from? Who gro

You may not find Santa selling fruits and vegetables at a farmers’ market, but he sure does have all the skills necessary to be a farmer! In fact, there’s solid evidence that he runs a farm up at the North Pole, alongside his toy workshop. It’s hard to know exactly what happens up in Santa’s domain, but here’s some of the best evidence that Santa either is a farmer or grew up on a farm: 1. He cares for and trains his reindeer. Reindeer are Santa’s main way of getting around,

As December arrives, calendars flip, the 25th is circled, and Christmas decorations are dug out of storage. One of these decorations, the wreath, has a long history. Coming from the Old English word “writhian,” which means “twist,” wreaths are usually made by twisting greenery together and adorning with flowers, berries, and other decorative materials. Often created from the trimmings of Christmas trees as they’re given their signature triangular shape, wreaths are a great wa

Looking for a farm-fresh holiday treat that’s berry fun for the kids? 🍓🎅 Try making adorable Strawberry Santas! 🎄 Check out the full recipe and get started on your berry merry masterpiece today! Fun Farm Facts: Humans have been gathering wild strawberries since the Stone Age. However,, the much larger garden strawberry, which is eaten around the world today, was bred in the 18th century. Today strawberries are grown around the world. The biggest producer of strawberries by