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!...
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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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agforlife
20 hours ago2 min read
DIY Christmas Ornaments
Try making these adorable Christmas tree ornaments with the kids. It's fun, easy and you only need a few materials to get started!...
agforlife
20 hours ago2 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...
agforlife
2 days ago3 min read
Why Do We Eat Turkey at Christmas?
Typically served with a side of mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce, turkey is usually the main star of Christmas dinner. Many...
agforlife
2 days ago1 min read
Christmas Activity Sheet
With Christmas break just around the corner, there's plenty of time to spend time with family and friends. A great way to spend it is...
agforlife
3 days ago1 min read
Fun Christmas Activities for Youth
We have put together a list of fun and festive Christmas activities for parents and teachers to try with the kids. From farm-themed...
agforlife
3 days ago1 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...
agforlife
4 days ago1 min read
Christmas Crafts!
Decorating for the holidays? Need a fun art project for the classroom? Check out these fun Christmas crafts! Find the tutorials in the...
agforlife
6 days ago3 min read
Wintertime for Farmers
What happens on the farm during the winter? For most farmers, the busiest times of the year are during the spring and fall. The spring...
agforlife
7 days ago2 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...
agforlife
Nov 300 min read
agforlife
Nov 252 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...
agforlife
Nov 220 min read
agforlife
Nov 152 min read
Winter Sprout 2024–25 Sources
Hi Sprouts! When you write something using information that you found somewhere else, like in a book or on a website, it's important to...
agforlife
Nov 22 min read
How to deal with Halloween Pumpkin Food Waste
Jack-o’-lanterns are a Halloween tradition that goes way back. But once trick-or-treating and spooky celebrations come to an end, it...
agforlife
Oct 51 min read
Farm Monsters
Have you ever seen a monster living on a farm? What did it look like? What did it eat? What does it do all day and where does it sleep?...
agforlife
Oct 41 min read
Visit an Alberta Pumpkin Patch - Virtual Farm Tour
It's harvest season, and a great time to connect students to pumpkins, plants and growth cycles. In this virtual farm tour, Ag for Life...
agforlife
Oct 11 min read
Oozing Pumpkin Experiment
Take your Jack-o-Lantern to the next level with this fun science experiment. Perfectly fun, gross, and fascinating for the Halloween...
agforlife
Oct 11 min read
Hide & Feathers - Pumpkin Art
During harvest season it is always fun to use pumpkins as a theme for an art project. Grades five and six enjoy colouring with markers...
agforlife
Sep 251 min read
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Spice up your pumpkin latte with these delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies. Download and Save Recipe:
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