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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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What Role Does Automation and Robotics Play In Agriculture?
Technology and innovation are an important part of everyday life, and agriculture especially relies on technology within a land- and...
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Jul 13, 20215 min read


Faces of Agriculture: Elise Walker
Meet Elise Walker, our 6th feature in our Women in Agriculture series. Elise Walker’s life has always been deeply engrained in...
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Jul 13, 20215 min read


Strengthening Community with connectFirst Credit Union
connectFirst Credit Union is a locally owned financial cooperative that is committed to supporting the financial success of local...
agforlife
Jul 9, 20212 min read


Easy Popsicle Recipe
Want to try making your own popsicles? It's easier than you might think! Ingredients: Yogurt Berries Equipment: Popsicle sticks Plastic...
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Jun 30, 20211 min read


Cool Treats Colouring Page
Download to print and colour:
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Jun 30, 20211 min read


Make your own fruit-themed fan!
Stay cool this summer with these fun fruit fans. Materials: Construction paper Scissors Glue Elastic band Markers (optional)...
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Jun 30, 20211 min read


Summer Road Trip AG Bingo
Next time you go on a family road trip, print off these Summer Road Trip Ag BINGO sheets and take them with you to learn about...
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Jun 29, 20211 min read


Summer Crossword
Summer is here, and it's bringing the heat! Take a break from playing in the sun to do this summer fun crossword. Write the word each...
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Jun 28, 20211 min read


Pollinator Week is June 21-27
Pollination: An Essential Ecological Survival Function. Bees and other pollinators are the most imperative actors in our agriculture system – they are the guardians of all life! This is why June 21st to 27th is dedicated as Pollinator Week. So how do these adorable and fuzzy creatures do their part to sustain our food systems? Bees are a vital part in helping our food crops grow and securing our global food supplies. The various types of bees include the honeybee, these are
agforlife
Jun 23, 20212 min read


Farm Families: The Jungle Farm
Just south of Red Deer, Alberta, sits the Jungle Farm, a farming operation that goes above and beyond growing fruits and vegetables. Leona Staples, co-owner and farmer with her husband, Blaine Staples, run their farm with the desire to strengthen community and connection through their annual farm activities, like their fruit and vegetable U-Pick. They also offer many educational opportunities through field trips and practicum placements. “We say our mission is to create the b
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Jun 20, 20214 min read


Pride in Agriculture
We hope you’ve been eating your rainbow of vegetables because June is Pride month! Agriculture can be an isolating business, especially...
agforlife
Jun 16, 20212 min read


Advice from Human Resources
Landing The Job As Canada’s third-largest agriculture sector employer, Alberta employed 54,500 people in 2017. While the industry...
agforlife
Jun 3, 20215 min read


15 Interview Tips to Help You Land the Job
1. Prepare your responses for common interview questions. An online search will bring up a list of possible options along with the best...
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Jun 1, 20212 min read


June Seasonal Produce Word Search
Answers: Download to print:
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May 31, 20211 min read


Father's Day Colouring Card
Print double-sided, then fold in half and colour! Download to print:
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May 31, 20211 min read


Eggshell Chalk
Did you know you can make chalk out of eggshells? With only a few materials, you can create your very own art supplies! Have an adult...
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May 31, 20211 min read


Ending Food Insecurity with Food Banks Canada
Food banks have a somewhat paradoxical measurement of success: if they succeed, they go out of business. But that is the ultimate goal,...
agforlife
May 27, 20213 min read


Rural Routes: Vermilion
The town of Vermilion is located on Highway 41, approximately 57 km west of Lloydminster. Community and collaboration are the backbone of Vermilion, and what brings this all together? Agriculture. Vermilion has been a town heavily influenced by agriculture since its beginnings. In fact, in 1906, the town and the Vermilion Agricultural Society were incorporated at the same time. Of course, there are other industries that have been advantageous to Vermilion’s economic wealth—in
agforlife
May 26, 20213 min read


Building Your Resume and Cover Letter
Resume A resume (French for “summary”) or CV (Curriculum Vitae: Latin for “course of life”) is a document created for the purpose of...
agforlife
May 25, 20212 min read


Spring Seeding
Alberta’s seeding season is in full swing, and soon we’ll be seeing fields full of crops swaying in the breeze – here’s a quick look at what will be growing in Alberta this summer! WHEAT Wheat grown in Alberta is both spring and winter wheat, the latter of which is grown over the winter months and harvested in late summer or early fall. Across the province, Albertans will see just over 7 million acres of wheat in the field, making wheat by far the most common crop in Alberta.
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May 21, 20212 min read
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