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Have you heard the buzz? Our pollinator pals are buzzing around, helping farmers pollinate their crops. Celebrate these vital farmyard...
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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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agforlife
Jul 24 min
Farm Families: The New York Hutterite Colony
Since 1924, the New York Hutterite Colony have been spearheading the way for egg production. Levi Hofer tells us about the colony's history.
agforlife
Jul 11 min
🌱 Embracing Sustainable Agriculture
How it's Transforming Our Future 🌍 Did you know that sustainable agriculture isn't just about growing food? It's a powerful tool for...
agforlife
Jun 303 min
Foothills Creamery
For over 50 years, Foothills Creamery has been serving Western Canada with delicious butter, ice cream, soft serve, and more. These dairy...
agforlife
Jun 302 min
What is No-Till Farming?
No-till farming has been found to restore soil quality and assist farmers in maintaining healthy crops, but how does it tie in with...
agforlife
Jun 211 min
Summer Ag-tivity Book
Our Summer AG-TIVITY Book is here! Loaded with fun facts, activities, puzzles and recipes - this book is sure to keep future farmers...
agforlife
Jun 181 min
Joy of Agriculture Poems
In April, we celebrated Poetry Month by encouraging youth to share their love for farms, animals and nature in a poem. Check out the...
agforlife
Jun 131 min
Water Booklet Sources
EARTHHOW—How Much Water Is on Earth, 2023 https://earthhow.com/how-much-water-is-on-earth/ National Geographic—Earth’s Fresh Water...
agforlife
Jun 103 min
What is Soil?
Soil is the foundation for all life and every farm needs good, fertile soil to produce healthy crops. While soil only covers 10% of our...
agforlife
Jun 101 min
The Story of Food Publication Sources
Holstein Canada—Dairy Breeds in Canada in 2018 https://www.holstein.ca/Public/en/About_Us/The_Canadian_Dairy_Industry/The_Holstein_Breed#...
agforlife
Jun 81 min
Paint an Egg Like a Bee!
Turn an egg into a bee with this simple craft! Materials: -Egg (Can be raw or hardboiled. Hardboiled may be easier to handle for young...
agforlife
Jun 71 min
Build a Planter with Recycled Materials!
These adorable planters make great gifts, and use recycled materials! Good for crafting, good for gifting, and good for the earth---what...
agforlife
May 312 min
Zucchini Osmosis Experiment
Did you know a zucchini is made up of 95% water? See for yourself in this experiment! This experiment uses a knife, ask an adult for...
agforlife
May 303 min
Reducing Greenhouse Gases: Revolutionary Change in the Cattle Industry
The carbon cycle is a necessary part of organic life on our planet and plays a very delicate role in our everyday lives. The carbon cycle...
agforlife
May 132 min
Cranberry Experiments
Experiment 1: Will It Float? This experiment uses a knife. Ask an adult for help! Materials: Drinking glass Water Package of fresh...
agforlife
May 21 min
Sun Safety
National Sun Safety Awareness Week takes place from May 6th to May 12th, 2024. But, sun safety should always be a priority. Keep...
agforlife
Apr 243 min
For Many Agriculture Issues, Trees are the Solution
Imagine an object that helps mitigate climate change, protect wildlife, conserve water, and provide benefits to farmers. You might...
agforlife
Apr 233 min
Why is Biodiversity Important?
Biodiversity is a word that gets tossed around a fair amount in discussions about the environment. Generally, it is defined as the...
agforlife
Apr 233 min
Farm Families: The Marshall Family
Raising generations of grit and growth—how the Marshall family’s exemplary values helped build a strong agricultural business. When it...