Did you know that January 22 is National Hot Sauce Day? The use of hot sauce has been traced back thousands of years originating in South America. Chili peppers are believed to be the first peppers used to make hot sauce. At this time, hot sauce was a combination of chili peppers and water. When European conquerors arrived in South America, they brought the chili peppers back to Europe.(1) The popularity of hot sauce then spread throughout the world. Nowadays, hot sauce is a

Don't let the cold weather stop you from enjoying the BBQ! There's nothing more delicious than a perfectly grilled (or smoked) BBQ roast!...

Want to see flowers change colour like magic? We have a trick for that--though it involves science, not magic! Try the activity below for...

I bet you never thought you'd see a pig fly. With this activity, you can (at least a paper one!), all while learning about Newton's Third...

What is wellness and why is it important? Wellness can be defined as an “active pursuit” associated with an individual’s choices, motivations, and actions toward improving their overall health and well-being. Personal wellness incorporates many different elements that are interconnected. At Ag for Life, we view wellness from the perspective of the wellness wheel. Now picture a tractor wheel. If one part of the wheel is deflated, the whole wheel is effected and unable to opera

Don't throw away your empty toilet paper rolls! They're a great craft resource and can make adorable crafts like these Valentine's...

Lights…camera…action! Popcorn is a snack food star. But what is it, and why does it pop? Popcorn kernels come from a certain type of...

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Did you know that most wool comes from sheep? Many hobbies use wool yarn to create something new! Knitters, crocheters, and weavers can...

As we welcome a new year, we are presented with an opportunity for a fresh start. Often times audacious “resolutions” build momentum in the early weeks of January, then up getting put on the shelf. That’s ok if this has been the case for you in years past. It’s important to recognize what works for you when it comes to making sustainable lifestyle changes, what you value, what’s important, where you are now, and where you wish to be. This translates in all aspects of life, yo

After eating, your stomach muscles contact to push food through the intestines. With an empty stomach, this still happens, but with nothing to dampen the sound, you hear the growls.

In this Know Your Food podcast episode we talk to Kelly Smith-Fraser, who is a cattle rancher from central Alberta. Kelly walks us...

In this episode, we talk to Keith Gregory, who is the General Manager of Cattleland Feedyards near Strathmore in southern Alberta. Keith talks about how he grew up in the cattle industry, his passion for raising them, some of the misconceptions of feedlots, and the attention they pay to the welfare of the livestock.

In this first Agriculture for Life Safety Spotlight episode, Candy Parker from the Foothills Fire Department provides tips on water...

Making your own farm fresh salad dressing is a snap, and something the kids can easily lend a hand with. Try this amazing Canadian farm inspired dressing to add a special touch to your salad. Maple Mustard Dressing 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 garlic glove, crushed A pinch of salt and pepper. Combine in small jar with lid and shake, shake, shake. Serve right away, or store in the refrigerator. Fun Facts: Eighty pe

Spreading agriculture awareness through the airwaves. Growing up on a mixed grain and cattle farm, Emmett Sawyer was involved in agriculture from a young age, balancing chores, schoolwork and team sports. “I wouldn't have traded those experiences of growing up on the farm for anything,” Sawyer said. “I think the best part about growing up on the farm is that you really get a great idea of where your food comes from and how your food is produced.” Originally from a farm just w

In Canada, it’s common to find a grocery store, convenience store, or even a farmers’ market in your area. How often have you visited, pushed a cart around, and seen the variety of available food on the shelves? Maybe you’ve selected the best fruits and vegetables from the stacks or picked your favourite meat and dairy products from the refrigerated displays. But have you ever stopped to think about how it got there? Food goes through a cycle from production to waste manageme

Grow your very own gratitude garden and watch the good things in your life flourish! This craft is a simple and fun way to reflect on all...

Gluten is a protein found in most grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. It is found in the endosperm (a type of tissue produced in seeds that are ground to make flour) and nourishes plant embryos during germination. Gluten is an enormous composite protein, the largest known, that consists of a strong, stretchy mesh of smaller proteins linked by molecular bonds. These smaller proteins are glutenin, which has a long, chainlike shape, and gliadins, which are shorter a