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!

By: Natalie Noble Food waste is an all too common occurrence in North America. Whether it be overloaded, unfinished dinner plates, riper...

If you’ve done your “downward dog” yoga pose today, you’re probably feeling more relaxed. Regardless of your level of yoga expertise, if you’re practicing regularly, you can feel better from head to toe. Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. And, if you’re going through an illness, recovering from surgery or living with a chronic condition, yoga can become an integral part of your treatment and potentially hasten healing. According to "yogies

It is important to recognize when you are in need of a digital detox, this means unplugging from devices for a period of time. This can often be very challenging as our lives have become increasingly reliant on our use of digital devices, social media, and the Internet. You can think of digital detox in the sense of allowing your body and mind the opportunity to reboot by taking a conscious break from the use of your devices and social media platforms. DO YOU EVER CATCH YOURS

In honour of International Women and Girls in Science 2021, we are pleased to launch the first video in our STEM of Agriculture series. The Day focuses on the reality that science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Grab your potatoes and let's bring science (and agriculture) to life in your kitchen.

The plans are made at the Food Waste Summit – action happens all year round. By: Ellen Cottee Each year, Canada loses or wastes 35.5...

Consider where you get your food. When you buy an apple from a grocery store, first you run it under water before taking a bite. At a restaurant, a chef cooks chicken to the perfect temperature before serving it to guests. Whether it comes from the grocery store down the block or is served at a fancy restaurant, we take these steps to make sure our food is safe. But as consumers, we only see the last stage of the food value chain. Our food has already been through value addin

Build your own wormery to watch the worms work their wizardry! Materials: 2–3 earthworms 1 L plastic bottle Compost Soil Sand Scissors...

Food loss and waste (FLW) occurs throughout the food cycle (or food supply chain). From farm to fork, there are many solutions to curbing...

In this video edition of “HomeGrown” we learn how the Craft Beef Company began as an idea to help producers market their beef locally while connecting consumers back to the farm.

Food Loss Food can be lost for a variety of reasons. On the farm, food can be lost due to natural causes, such as weather, pests, and...

February 4th, 2021 is recognized as World Cancer Day. A cancer diagnosis is life-altering for individuals, caregivers, and families. World Cancer Day presents an opportunity for advocacy and awareness campaigns, acknowledging the global impact of cancer. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide (1). Cancer is a disease, which occurs when normal cells within the body lead to uncontrolled abnormal growth forming a lump, mass, or tumor. However, this does not apply

Food loss and waste (FLW) is closely linked with the rise of globalization and industrialization. As the journey from farm to table...

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Multi-generational family farm keeps it local and sustainable, from grain to glass What’s unique about Origin Malting and Brewing is that it’s kept all in the family. Starting in the barley fields of Strathmore, Alberta, Origin Malting and Brewing is backed by five generations of barley farmers. “It’s a great quality malt. We make sure it’s top grade before it even comes to the malthouse from the farm,” says Meleah Geeraert, taproom manager and co-owner of Origin Malting and

A key cereal crop and animal food since ancient times, oats today provide a popular and sustaining base for breakfast cereals, oatmeal, cookies and breads. You may have seen this whole grain in your breakfast bowl of oatmeal, but did you know that oats are grown in Canada? Oats like cooler summer temperatures, they do not grow well in hot climates. They also like lots of rain to help them ripen and grow. (1) Oats are a whole grain, meaning they are not refined and all three p

This Thursday, January 28th, join the conversation on the Bell Let’s Talk Day! Advocacy and awareness efforts are some of the ways we can work together to help break stigma surrounding mental illness and create a shift in community. Bell Let’s Talk Day is an important reminder to have conversations around mental health and mental illness with the people in your life. Many individuals suffer in silence, in fear of judgment of their mental health challenges. This national campa

To say that a year like 2020 was an exciting time in the agri-food industry is a huge understatement. Just ask Dr. Sylvain Charlebois,...

You make my heart gallop, Valentine! This simple craft uses construction paper to turn a heart into a horse. Materials: Scissors...

Creativity and play are a foundational building blocks in childhood. Children need plenty of opportunities for creative play and imagination. Hands on experiences support children’s development, as they explore new avenues of creativity through their physical environment. Exploration of the natural world can spark new ideas and creative expressions for children. Rural children and youth in particular tend to have more exposure to spending time outdoors, in nature, on the farm