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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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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...
agforlife
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.
agforlife
May 21, 20212 min read


Marrying a Love of Finance and Agriculture
Finding Unexpected Career Paths in the Agriculture Industry “The world is your oyster.” “The sky is the limit.” “You can be whatever you...
agforlife
May 20, 20213 min read


9 Networking Steps to Propel Your Career
Networking can help propel your career forward. Building relationships and trading information can be mutually beneficial to all parties...
agforlife
May 18, 20214 min read


Careers in Agriculture
For every passion, there’s a rewarding career in agriculture to match The agriculture and food industry is a growing sector with demand...
agforlife
May 11, 20216 min read
We are Hiring!
Are you a marketing student with a love for agriculture? We are hiring a Marketing Coordinator to join our team. Download our job posting:
agforlife
May 10, 20211 min read


From the Oilfield to the Farm (and Beyond)
Olds College Gives Laid Off Oil Workers the Chance to Reskill and Enter the Agriculture Industry When you think of Alberta, what comes to...
agforlife
May 6, 20213 min read


Mother's Day Handprint Flowers
Mother's Day is just around the corner! This is a fun Mother's Day activity for the kids using leftover vegetable and fruit scraps to...
agforlife
May 5, 20211 min read


Next Generation Opportunities in Agriculture
The agriculture industry has been a vital part of the Canadian economy since the country’s beginning. With the sector contributing over...
agforlife
May 4, 20214 min read


Mother's Day Colouring Page
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agforlife
Apr 29, 20211 min read


Flower Suncatchers
Whether you're looking for a craft to celebrate Mother's Day with or a fun way to kick off summer, this is the craft for you! Use real...
agforlife
Apr 29, 20211 min read


The 5 Senses Can Help You Calm Down
Everyone has felt stress or anxiety before, and it doesn't feel good! Thankfully, there are ways you can calm yourself down to help deal...
agforlife
Apr 29, 20211 min read


Regenerative Agriculture
In this edition of Nourishing Minds, we visit with Sean Thompson of Olds College to talk about food, farming and regenerative agriculture practices.
agforlife
Apr 28, 20211 min read


Earth Day Seed Bombs
Inspired by Little Bins for Little Hands Celebrate Earth Day by making an earth-inspired seed bomb! These little balls of seeds make...
agforlife
Apr 20, 20211 min read


End Food Waste!
Did you know that wasting food is bad for the earth? There are a few reasons for this: Food takes energy and resources to make, like...
agforlife
Apr 16, 20211 min read


Home Grown: Life on the Farm
An interview with Alberta Farmer Glenn Logan. Co-hosted by high school student, farmer and a member of Ag for Life's Youth Advisory Council, Carli Miller.
agforlife
Apr 7, 20211 min read


What Can You Do to Help Achieve the SDGs?
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will require the participation of all people. Working together can help the world...
agforlife
Mar 30, 20213 min read
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