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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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Faces of Agriculture: Jim Wood
Supporting farmers and building lasting relationships throughout their agricultural journey Agriculture is a vast world that encompasses...
agforlife
May 6, 20223 min read
Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Farm Moms
On the family farm, everyone pulls their weight to make sure the job gets done. But farm moms help keep everything in check. Every day,...
agforlife
May 4, 20221 min read
Colour-in Mother's Day Cards
These cards are cute, fun, and have the added personal touch of being coloured in yourself. It's easy as pie: print, colour, fold, and...
agforlife
May 2, 20221 min read
Mother’s Day Egg Carton Flowers
Using recycled materials, make a crafty Mother’s Day bouquet! Materials: Cardboard egg carton Paint and paintbrushes Popsicle sticks...
agforlife
May 2, 20221 min read
Earth Day Compost Experiment
Did you know that wasting food is bad for the Earth? Growing food takes lots of resources like food and energy, and when we waste food,...
agforlife
Apr 20, 20222 min read
Let's Get Growing.
Spring has officially begun! ☂️🌷👒 Let your creativity grow with our garden-inspired colouring page.
agforlife
Apr 20, 20221 min read
Ukrainian Pysanky Easter Eggs
Did you know that in Ukraine, Easter egg decorating is an important art form that dates back centuries? With everything going on in the...
agforlife
Apr 12, 20221 min read
Getting started with backyard chicken farming
"Eggs-cited" about backyard chicken farming? Here are some care tips for all the poultry-lovers out there! The Urban Hen Program is here...
agforlife
Apr 12, 20226 min read
The Farmyard Detectives: Introducing Our New Kid's Podcast!
Agatha and Joe live in the farming town of Green Valley, Alberta. They go to school, come home, watch cartoons, and help out around the...
agforlife
Apr 11, 20221 min read
Seven Farm-Fun Spring Activities for Kids!
Spring is here, which means it's time to get outside, get your hands dirty, and get crafty! These seven farm themed-activities will help...
agforlife
Apr 1, 20222 min read
Farm Animal Finger Puppets
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agforlife
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Easter Colouring Pages
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Mar 31, 20221 min read
Use Pulses to Make a Mosaic
Use dry pulses to create mosaic art! This fun tactile craft can be as simple or complex as you'd like. Materials: Craft paper Dry pulses,...
agforlife
Mar 31, 20221 min read
TELUS Agriculture’s Weather Stations Project
PART OF AN ENTIRE AGTECH MOVEMENT HELPING FARMERS MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS Albertans are no strangers to checking the weather apps on...
agforlife
Mar 16, 20224 min read
Benefits of Gardening
Gardening is an activity that people enjoy all over the world, and it is something that can be done on a large or small scale. It is a...
agforlife
Mar 14, 20223 min read
Inside a CubicFarm System—Indoor Hydroponic Farming Technology
CubicFarms’ Alberta Grow Centre in Busby, Alberta is run by local farmers David and Alyssa Pfaeffli, providing research and development...
agforlife
Mar 9, 20221 min read
Snow Melt Experiment
In the spring, snow melts as the weather warms up. This can be useful for many crop farmers since the melted snow helps keep their soil...
agforlife
Feb 25, 20222 min read
It’s Food Freedom Day!
Every year the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) calculates a new date for Food Freedom Day. This is the day when the average...
agforlife
Feb 8, 20222 min read
DIY Eggshell Windowsill Herb Garden
Spring is just around the corner, and we want you to join in the fun with some growing of your own! Try this fun gardening project to...
agforlife
Feb 7, 20222 min read
Valentine's Day Beet Hummus
Hummus is a classic after-school snack. But how can you change up your hummus on Valentine’s Day? Try adding beets to make it pink! Beets...
agforlife
Feb 4, 20221 min read
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