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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!
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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!
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PSA: Be Seen and Be Safe This Spring
It’s Spring and that means Alberta farmers and ranchers are back in the fields. There will be an increase in slow-moving equipment on...
agforlife
May 9, 20232 min read
The Story of Food - Beef
You may have enjoyed a delicious hamburger, roast, ribs or steak, but do you know the journey it takes to get to your plate? Download the...
agforlife
May 7, 20231 min read
Find the Words.
The words below are associated with Sheep. Can you find them? Download Word Puzzle: Answer Key:
agforlife
Apr 23, 20231 min read
Classroom Agriculture Program in Action!
The Classroom Agriculture Program (CAP) is a well-known and highly respected education program for grade 4 students. The focus is on...
agforlife
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Goal Setting in the Garden
Garden Goal Setting for Kids: Cultivating Dreams and Green Thumbs! Goal setting in the garden is crucial for children because it teaches...
agforlife
Mar 28, 20231 min read
Faces of Agriculture: Vanessa Rosewood
Locally grown food is closer to home than you think. Vanessa Rosewood (formerly Hanel), owner and founder of Micro YYC, has been...
agforlife
Mar 8, 20234 min read
Build Your Own Hydroponic System!
Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without using soil! Try growing lettuce, spinach, or basil this winter in your very own...
agforlife
Mar 3, 20232 min read
The Story of Food - Name that Onion
It's farm trivia time. Using each description, draw a line to the correct onion. Can you guess them all? Download The Story of Food -...
agforlife
Feb 26, 20231 min read
Ice Cream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream.
But how is it made? And what's the connection to agriculture? Take a tour with us through Foothills Creamery and see for yourself! You...
agforlife
Feb 19, 20231 min read
What is the History of Agriculture Practices in North America (1994–Present)
The Digital Revolution In recent decades, agricultural technologies have continued to increase production while addressing new, critical...
agforlife
Feb 16, 20234 min read
Faces of Agriculture: Alison Sunstrum
Meet Alison Sunstrum, our 5th feature in our Women in Agriculture series. With many global challenges ahead of us, from feeding a growing...
agforlife
Feb 11, 20235 min read
Faces of Agriculture: Dr. Natasha Kutryk
Growing up on a family cattle farm, Dr. Natasha Kutryk knew early in life that she wanted to pursue a career in agriculture. Accompanying...
agforlife
Feb 11, 20234 min read
Black History Month: John Ware’s Legacy
February marks Black History Month—a time of the year where Black history is remembered and celebrated. You probably heard a lot about...
agforlife
Feb 9, 20233 min read
YYC Beeswax
For Lisa Graham, the Queen Bee behind YYC Beeswax, starting a business around beeswax products wasn’t something she always planned on...
agforlife
Jan 26, 20233 min read
Valentine's Day Fun
Farm Fun Colouring Book For Kids Download Colouring Book:
agforlife
Jan 26, 20231 min read
Recycled Paper Folded Fish
Try this fun recycled paper folded fish craft with kids! You only need a few materials to get started and you can even use leftover...
agforlife
Jan 24, 20233 min read
Holly Nicoll Photography
Holly Nicoll’s creativity and lifelong experience in agriculture puts her in a unique position to showcase the industry through a medium...
agforlife
Jan 5, 20233 min read
The Story of Food - Beef
Explore The Story of Food and learn how beef makes it from farm to table. This special publication is tailored for Junior and Senior high...
agforlife
Dec 23, 20221 min read
Festive Cranberry Activities!
In Canada, most cranberries are grown in British Columbia and Quebec. They are bright red on the outside like strawberries and cherries,...
agforlife
Dec 7, 20221 min read
World Soil Day 2022: Taking care of our invisible ecosystem
To the naked eye, it looks like there’s not much going on when it comes to soil. But beneath our feet there is an unseen interplay...
agforlife
Dec 5, 20223 min read
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