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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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Grocery Store Bingo
Keep your trips to the grocery store interesting by seeing if you can find the items on this bingo sheet! Download to print:
agforlife
Aug 3, 20211 min read


Implementing Technology in Precision Farming
How Technology is Helping Farmers Optimize Their Agricultural Operations Although precision farming practices were introduced in the...
agforlife
Jul 29, 20213 min read


Summer Road Trip Series - July 21st
This summer we have been taking to the road to learn more about and connect with the producers of Alberta’s flourishing, resilient, and...
agforlife
Jul 28, 20215 min read


Blockchain And RFID— How Does Traceability Technology Align With Agriculture?
OnTrace defines traceability as “the ability to locate an animal, commodity, food product or ingredient and follow its history in the...
agforlife
Jul 27, 20214 min read


What Is BioTechnology?
For thousands of years, humans have been selecting the best plants to breed, producing commodities that have more desirable attributes...
agforlife
Jul 22, 20215 min read


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...
agforlife
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...
agforlife
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...
agforlife
Jun 30, 20211 min read


Cool Treats Colouring Page
Download to print and colour:
agforlife
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)...
agforlife
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...
agforlife
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...
agforlife
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
agforlife
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...
agforlife
Jun 1, 20212 min read


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


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