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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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Planting Curiosity: Inspiring the Next Generation in Agriculture
November is Canadian Career Month—a time to explore future possibilities, especially in the world of agriculture. The industry touches every part of our lives—feeding families, supporting communities, and driving the economy. With 1 in 9 Canadian jobs connected to the agriculture and agri-food industry, students of all talents and passions can find a career here. Show students how their unique skills connect to meaningful, real-world opportunities by exploring these exciting
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Oct 142 min read


Halloween and the Harvest
Trick or treat or . . . harvest? Though Halloween today revolves around collecting candy and dressing up in costumes, the spooky holiday has agrarian roots. Halloween is believed to have stemmed from Samhain (pronounced sow-win), a traditional Gaelic festival celebrating the end of the fall harvest. Beginning on October 31st and extending into November 1st, Samhain marked the end of harvest season and the beginning of winter. Feasts were held to celebrate a successful harves
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Oct 22 min read


Teaching Environmental Literacy Through Agriculture Education
In today’s classrooms, the call to help students understand their role in building a more sustainable future has never been louder....
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Oct 12 min read


Dig Into the Wonder of Plants! 🌱
Discover how botany connects us to the food we eat and the world we share Have you ever looked at a seed and imagined the plant it will...
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Sep 292 min read


Ensuring Safety in the Food Value Chain
Consider where you get your food. When you buy an apple from a grocery store, first you run it under water before taking a bite. At a...
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Sep 283 min read
From Field to Frying Pan: Farm Fresh Potato Pancakes Kids Can Make
Few foods connect Alberta’s fields to family kitchens as simply—and deliciously—as the humble potato. With harvest season in full swing,...
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Sep 252 min read


Truth and Reconciliation Week Classroom Activities
As we approach Truth and Reconciliation week and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we want to acknowledge and honour the...
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Sep 152 min read


Applications Closed: Education Facilitator (Part-Time Contract Position)
Are you creative, innovative and passionate about agriculture education? Are you a teacher looking for a new opportunity? If so,...
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Sep 142 min read


Make a wheat stalk out of paper!
Make a wheat stalk out of paper! Materials: White and yellow craft paper Yellow craft paper Black marker Craft glue Scissors...
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Sep 91 min read


Garlic: From Ancient Roots to Alberta Agriculture (and Keeping Vampires Away)
Few plants have a story as rich—and as flavourful—as garlic. Known as the “stinking rose,” garlic has been treasured for thousands of...
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Aug 203 min read


Sunshine, Sunscreen, and Agriculture: A Surprising Connection
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.
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Aug 193 min read


Back to School Means New Clothes — And a Story of Agriculture
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.
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Aug 192 min read


Agriculture Education in Every Classroom: Why It’s Not Just for Agriculture Schools
More Than Farming When many people hear “agriculture education,” they picture tractors, barns, and rural schools. But agriculture isn’t...
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Aug 182 min read


Storytelling Our Way to the Farm: Top Tips for Connecting Students to Agriculture in the Classroom
A Story to Begin Imagine a student opening their lunchbox. Inside is a sandwich with Alberta beef, lettuce from a greenhouse, and a slice...
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Aug 183 min read


What Gen Z Food Preferences Teach Us About Canadian Agriculture
Why This Matters for the Classroom Gen Z students are shaping the future of food in Canada. Their choices—guided by sustainability,...
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Aug 184 min read


From Field to Salon: The Hidden Connection Between Agriculture and Cosmetology
At first glance, agriculture and cosmetology might seem worlds apart. One conjures images of fields, crops, and livestock, while the...
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Aug 182 min read


Red Barns: A Timeless Connection to the Land and the Classroom
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...
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Aug 182 min read


Food Trucks: A Rolling Classroom on Wheels
When you think of a food truck, your mind probably goes to sizzling street food, colourful menus, and the excitement of trying something...
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Aug 172 min read


What the Nanaimo Bar Can Teach Us About Agriculture
Few desserts are as uniquely Canadian as the Nanaimo Bar — a no-bake treat made of three distinct layers: a crumbly base of chocolate,...
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Aug 173 min read


Food Offerings in Ancient Times: Honouring Gods and Ancestors
From the dawn of human civilization, food has been more than nourishment. It has been a symbol of gratitude, reverence, and connection...
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Aug 173 min read
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