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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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How Does Agriculture Help Us Achieve the Economic SDGs?
The agriculture industry is vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There are many challenges and opportunities the...
agforlife
Mar 11, 20213 min read


How Does Agriculture Help Us Achieve the Social SDGs?
The agriculture industry is vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There are many challenges and opportunities the...
agforlife
Mar 9, 20213 min read


Agriculture and Goal 2: Zero Hunger
The agriculture industry is at the heart of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and is the driving force behind Goal 2: Zero Hunger....
agforlife
Mar 4, 20217 min read


Sprout Magazine Sources
Hi Sprouts! When you write something using information that you found somewhere else, like in a book or on a website, it's important to...
agforlife
Mar 3, 20211 min read


What are the Sustainable Development Goals?
In 2015, The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by world leaders.(2) This agenda included the 17...
agforlife
Mar 2, 20214 min read


Magic Beans Experiment
In Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack grows a beanstalk big enough to climb to the giant's realm. Though ordinary beanstalks aren’t big enough...
agforlife
Mar 1, 20211 min read


Fail Forward—the Path to Success
The path to success is not clear-cut; it involves learning and growth. Shifting how we view failure is an important ingredient to...
agforlife
Feb 26, 20212 min read


Canning and Jamming to Help Reduce Food Waste
Home canning became popular during World War II. It offered families a way to supplement their food supplies in times of shortages when...
agforlife
Feb 25, 20215 min read


John Ware: Alberta's First Black Cowboy
A good cattle rancher must be smart, strong and skilled to take good care of their herd. One of the most skilled, and most respected was...
agforlife
Feb 24, 20211 min read


PINK SHIRT DAY—TAKING A STAND AGAINST BULLYING
February 24th is acknowledged as “Pink Shirt Day,” which represents the importance of taking a stand against bullying in our schools, workplaces, and community. The Pink Shirt Movement originated in 2007 when two Canadian students took a stand against homophobic bullying by wearing pink shirts to school.(1) This was prompted by a bullying incident where a male student experienced harassment for wearing pink.(1) Pink Shirt Day has generated immense support over the years expan
agforlife
Feb 23, 20213 min read


Cooking with Food Waste
Historically, many cultures made an effort to use all parts of the foods that they consumed. Indigenous groups in North America would...
agforlife
Feb 23, 20213 min read


Bell Pepper Shamrock Stamps
If you have a bell pepper in the fridge and some paint and paper, it’s your lucky day—you have all you need to create St. Patrick’s Day...
agforlife
Feb 23, 20211 min read


Canada's Agriculture Day
From coast to coast, Ag in the Classroom wishes you a Happy Canada's Agriculture Day. Forks Up!
agforlife
Feb 23, 20211 min read


Rural & Farm Safety WORD SEARCH
Canadian Agriculture Safety Week is March 14 - March 20, 2021. Have your kids to complete our SAFETY WORD SEARCH to find all the words...
agforlife
Feb 22, 20211 min read


Home Grown: Trail's End Beef
"Our days are devoted to raising cattle and a young family in a sustainable way. Growing the food to feed our family, and yours, keeps our days full and makes us truly attached to the land that sustains us all." In this edition of HomeGrown, we visit with Rachel Herbert to learn more about the history of her family's ranch and their successful gate to plate story. Happy Trails!
agforlife
Feb 21, 20211 min read


The Leftovers Foundation
In this edition of Nourishing Minds we visit with Audra Stevenson of The Leftovers Foundation to learn more about their mandate to end food waste.
agforlife
Feb 19, 20211 min read


GOAT Generation Uses App to Fight Food Waste
By: Diane L.M. Cook In 2019, the City of Calgary found that food waste, including scraps, mouldy food, and food still in the package,...
agforlife
Feb 18, 20213 min read


The Importance of Sleep: Are You Getting Enough?
Getting a goodnight sleep plays an essential role in overall health and well-being. Have you ever felt like you woke up on the wrong side of the bed after a poor night sleep? Quality of sleep greatly impacts mood, brain health, and the ability to function at optimal capacity throughout the day. Sleep is linked to the brain functions of concentration, productivity, and cognition. Depending on one’s age, there is a recommended amount of sleep required for the body and brain to
agforlife
Feb 18, 20213 min read


Home Grown: The Jungle Farm
In this edition of HomeGrown, we visit with Leona Staples of The Jungle Farm to hear about the secret ingredients to her success, which includes a lot of hard work and dedication!
agforlife
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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