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A blog dedicated to better understanding the food we eat and where it comes from. With everything from must-make recipes to myth busting to discovering awe-inspiring advances in science and technology...we got you covered!




A blog dedicated to better understanding the food we eat and where it comes from. With everything from must-make recipes to myth busting to discovering awe-inspiring advances in science and technology..
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More Than A Cow
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
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1 day ago1 min read


World Book Day Bookmarks
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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Apr 91 min read


Easter Colouring Pages
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Mar 311 min read


Happy Easter
Hop into spring with our farm-fun Easter colouring page. Happy colouring, and have a hoppy Easter! 🐣🌷 Download and print:
agforlife
Mar 291 min read


Vegetable Scrap Easter Egg Dye
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 =
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Mar 252 min read


What is the History of Agriculture Practices in North America (1994–Present)
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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Feb 14 min read


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Jan 310 min read


5 Free Farm Fun Valentine's Day Posters For Your Classroom.
Download our free posters and have a little farm fun this Valentine's Day with your students.
agforlife
Jan 261 min read


How Do Bees Survive In Winter?
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!
agforlife
Jan 211 min read


Valentine's Day Fun in the Classroom
Farm Fun Colouring Book For Kids Download Colouring Book:
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Jan 101 min read


Bee my Valentine Student Cards
Have some fun this Valentine's Day with these egg-cellent farm themed Valentine cards. Download, print and share the fun.
agforlife
Jan 101 min read


Valentine's Day Potato Stamps - Get Crafty in Art Class
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Jan 101 min read


Valentine's Day Bird Feeder
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
agforlife
Jan 92 min read


Digging Into Carrots: A Root Vegetable Story
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
agforlife
Jan 12 min read


A New Year, A New Pair of Boots
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
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Jan 12 min read


Is Santa Claus a Farmer?
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,
agforlife
Dec 7, 20253 min read


The History of the Christmas Wreath
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
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Dec 7, 20252 min read


Strawberry Santas
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
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Dec 1, 20251 min read


Winter Hazard Prep 101
It’s all about awareness, planning and communication. By Natalie Noble for Ag for Life Old Man Winter is back and if previous years are any indication, we can expect extra icy conditions. “Over the last five years, we’ve been having incredible freeze-thaw cycles,” observes Dr. Don Voaklander, director with the U of A’s Injury Prevention Centre. “This can be really dangerous. We have more people showing up in Emergency rooms for falls than we’ve ever had before in the winterti
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Dec 1, 20252 min read


Why Are Barns Red?
Red barns are a hallmark of Alberta’s landscape, nearly as ubiquitous as the fields they’re built on. The iconic red paint wasn’t initially an aesthetic choice, though the contrast of a red barn against a sunshine-yellow canola crop or a snow-covered field is certainly beautiful. Rather, red was chosen by early European settlers for its functionality, and it is because of tradition that the colour persists. Wood barns would weather quickly, turning to a dull grayish brown bef
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Nov 25, 20252 min read
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