Farm Families: Lazy M Bar Ranch
In the heart of Alberta’s cattle country, lies Lazy M Bar Ranch. Terri and Brad Mappin lead a life deeply rooted in agriculture as the...
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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
- Aug 7
- 4 min
Farm Families: Blomquist/Cook
Building a multi-generational beef cattle operation As fourth generation beef cattle operators, husband and wife duo Nanita Blomquist and...
agforlife
- Aug 6
- 1 min
Dirt Made My Lunch
A song for teaching about soil. Download Full Lyrics:
agforlife
- Aug 5
- 1 min
AG-mazing Classroom Posters
Have a little farm fun in your classroom. Download our agriculture-themed AG-mazing posters and make agriculture come alive for your...
agforlife
- Jul 29
- 2 min
Job Posting - Education Facilitator
Are you creative, innovative and passionate about agriculture? Are you a teacher looking for a new opportunity? If so, Agriculture for...
agforlife
- Jul 18
- 3 min
Drones are Changing Agriculture in Canada—and Around the World
Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, precision farming—innovations in agriculture help farmers save money, grow more crops to feed the...
agforlife
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Homemade Playdough
Playdough is very easy to make and is very fun to play with. All of the ingredients used in homemade playdough are commonly used in the...
agforlife
- Jul 14
- 1 min
Bee Pencil Holder
Have you heard the buzz? Our pollinator pals are buzzing around, helping farmers pollinate their crops. Celebrate these vital farmyard...
agforlife
- Jul 2
- 4 min
Farm Families: The New York Hutterite Colony
Since 1924, the New York Hutterite Colony have been spearheading the way for egg production. Levi Hofer tells us about the colony's history.
agforlife
- Jul 1
- 1 min
🌱 Embracing Sustainable Agriculture
How it's Transforming Our Future 🌍 Did you know that sustainable agriculture isn't just about growing food? It's a powerful tool for...
agforlife
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Foothills Creamery
For over 50 years, Foothills Creamery has been serving Western Canada with delicious butter, ice cream, soft serve, and more. These dairy...
agforlife
- Jun 30
- 2 min
What is No-Till Farming?
No-till farming has been found to restore soil quality and assist farmers in maintaining healthy crops, but how does it tie in with...
agforlife
- Jun 21
- 1 min
Summer Ag-tivity Book
Our Summer AG-TIVITY Book is here! Loaded with fun facts, activities, puzzles and recipes - this book is sure to keep future farmers...
agforlife
- Jun 18
- 1 min
Joy of Agriculture Poems
In April, we celebrated Poetry Month by encouraging youth to share their love for farms, animals and nature in a poem. Check out the...
agforlife
- Jun 13
- 1 min
Water Booklet Sources
EARTHHOW—How Much Water Is on Earth, 2023 https://earthhow.com/how-much-water-is-on-earth/ National Geographic—Earth’s Fresh Water...
agforlife
- Jun 10
- 3 min
What is Soil?
Soil is the foundation for all life and every farm needs good, fertile soil to produce healthy crops. While soil only covers 10% of our...
agforlife
- Jun 10
- 1 min
The Story of Food Publication Sources
Holstein Canada—Dairy Breeds in Canada in 2018 https://www.holstein.ca/Public/en/About_Us/The_Canadian_Dairy_Industry/The_Holstein_Breed#...
agforlife
- Jun 8
- 1 min
Paint an Egg Like a Bee!
Turn an egg into a bee with this simple craft! Materials: -Egg (Can be raw or hardboiled. Hardboiled may be easier to handle for young...
agforlife
- Jun 7
- 1 min
Build a Planter with Recycled Materials!
These adorable planters make great gifts, and use recycled materials! Good for crafting, good for gifting, and good for the earth---what...
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