Few plants have a story as rich—and as flavourful—as garlic. Known as the “stinking rose,” garlic has been treasured for thousands of...

What most people don’t realize is that agriculture plays a starring role in your sunscreen bottle. Many of the key ingredients that protect, nourish, and moisturize your skin are grown by farmers — including right here in Canada.

For many families, the back-to-school season is marked by sharpened pencils, fresh notebooks, and of course — new clothes. But behind every cozy sweater, pair of jeans, or cotton t-shirt is a story rooted in agriculture.

More Than Farming When many people hear “agriculture education,” they picture tractors, barns, and rural schools. But agriculture isn’t...

A Story to Begin Imagine a student opening their lunchbox. Inside is a sandwich with Alberta beef, lettuce from a greenhouse, and a slice...

Why This Matters for the Classroom Gen Z students are shaping the future of food in Canada. Their choices—guided by sustainability,...

At first glance, agriculture and cosmetology might seem worlds apart. One conjures images of fields, crops, and livestock, while the...

There’s something about a red barn on the horizon that stops us in our tracks. Even in today’s world of steel sheds and GPS-guided...

When you think of a food truck, your mind probably goes to sizzling street food, colourful menus, and the excitement of trying something...

Few desserts are as uniquely Canadian as the Nanaimo Bar — a no-bake treat made of three distinct layers: a crumbly base of chocolate,...

From the dawn of human civilization, food has been more than nourishment. It has been a symbol of gratitude, reverence, and connection...

Picnics are more than just eating outdoors — they are a celebration of food, land, and community. From their origins in Europe to their...

Blueberries may be a staple in muffins, smoothies, and breakfast bowls today, but their story stretches back thousands of years. These...

We recently uncovered a gem from Alberta’s agricultural past—a 1957 booklet titled Farming in Alberta.  This little piece of history...

Sweet, crunchy, and straight from the field—nothing says summer like farm-fresh Alberta corn. Whether you enjoy it boiled, grilled, or...

Germination is the first stage of plant growth, where the seed sprouts through the seed coat. For this to happen, seeds need certain...

The semester is here, the lesson plans are piling up, and your to-do list already feels longer than harvest season. If you’ve been tasked...

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a framework that organizes learning into six levels, from foundational recall to higher-order thinking skills. In agriculture education, using these levels can help you scaffold lessons, guide questioning, and design activities that move students from knowing about agriculture to doing something with that knowledge.

Ice breakers can be a fun way to engage students and get them excited about learning, especially if the theme is related to farming. Here...

Did you know that potatoes are Alberta’s largest vegetable crop? These humble tubers are more than just a dinner table staple—they’re an...