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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..
we got you covered!
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Backgrounder: What Is Sustainable Agriculture?
A Teacher’s Guide to a Big Idea That’s Shaping the Future What It Means: Sustainable agriculture is a way of farming that meets our needs...
agforlife
Jul 141 min read
Growing the Future: Why Ag Careers Matter for the Next Generation
What if the future of agriculture isn’t in the fields—but in the hands of curious young minds? From drones in the sky to data in the...
agforlife
Jul 92 min read
What’s in the Field? A Closer Look at Alberta’s Crops — and Why They Matter
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...
agforlife
Jul 72 min read
🐝 Pollinators at Work: Why Bees, Butterflies, and Beetles Matter More Than You Think
When most of us think about farming, we picture tractors, fields, and harvest. But there’s another kind of worker making it all possible...
agforlife
Jul 62 min read
From 10 Days to a Lifetime: Turning Stampede Spirit into Year-Round Agricultural Learning
Photo Credit: Calgary Stampede Photo Credit: Calgary Stampede Every July, Calgary comes alive with the energy, excitement, and traditions...
agforlife
Jul 42 min read
Food for Thought: How Agriculture Education Builds Critical Thinking and Digital Literacy
Today’s students are growing up in an information-saturated world. Every day, they scroll past headlines, marketing claims, and viral...
agforlife
Jun 302 min read
Teaching Climate Action That Matters: Why Agriculture is the Missing Link
Sustainability. Climate change. Carbon footprints. These topics are top of mind for educators and students alike — and for good reason....
agforlife
Jun 302 min read
Right Outside the Door: How Agriculture Education Supports Place-Based Learning
In a world filled with screens and fast-paced information, students need more than just knowledge — they need connection. That’s why...
agforlife
Jun 302 min read
Soak Up Summer Break, Prep for Fall: 5 Easy Ways to Bring Ag into Your Classroom
Summer break is here for Alberta Teachers— and you’ve earned every minute of rest, reset, and sunshine. But we also know that for many...
agforlife
Jun 302 min read
Growing Futures: How Agriculture Education Builds Career Connections in the Classroom
What do drone pilots, food scientists, climate analysts, animal health technicians, and agri marketers have in common? They’re all part...
agforlife
Jun 302 min read
Planting Wellness: The Role of Agriculture Education in Supporting Youth Mental Health
Mental health is an essential part of student well-being — just as important as physical health or academic success. As educators, we’re...
agforlife
Jun 302 min read
Growing Deeper Learning in Your Classroom: How Agriculture Education Enhances eLearning
In today’s digital world, learning can happen anywhere — on a screen, in a classroom, or in a field. But in a sea of online content and...
agforlife
Jun 302 min read
AI in Agriculture Education: A Tool, Not a Replacement
Empowering teachers. Enhancing student learning. At Ag for Life, our mission is clear: to support teachers and bring agriculture to life...
agforlife
Jun 302 min read
Alberta Seasonal Fruit & Vegetable Charts
From juicy berries to crisp veggies, our Alberta Seasonal Fruit & Vegetable Charts show you what’s in season and when! Download them...
agforlife
May 291 min read
Bee-lieve It or Not! 10 Sweet Facts About Honey Bees.
Here are 10 fun and fascinating facts about honey bees—perfect for curious kids (and adults too!): 🐝 Bees have five eyes – Two big ones...
agforlife
May 231 min read
🍅 10 Fun Facts About Tomatoes
Fun facts to test your tomato IQ: Tomatoes are actually fruits! Even though we usually eat them like vegetables, they grow from flowers...
agforlife
May 231 min read
Ag 101 Mini-Lesson: What's Grown in Alberta
Grade 7 Science Ag 101 Shorts are bite-sized video lessons that explore the basics of agriculture — from food and farming to...
agforlife
May 211 min read
Create-a-Plant
Grades 3-6 In this activity, students are invited to view a selection of seeds, then use their imaginations to guess what the future...
agforlife
May 211 min read
Conservation Agriculture & Climate Impacts in Alberta
This learning module introduces students to conservation agriculture practices and their importance in responding to climate and weather events in Alberta.
agforlife
May 211 min read
Agriculture & The Environment
Grades 5-9 Discover our Agriculture and the Environment lesson plans, crafted specifically for middle school students to explore the...
agforlife
May 211 min read
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