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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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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
agforlife
Feb 18, 20211 min read
Leftovers Foundation Diverts Nutritious Food from Landfills into the Hands of Those Who Need It
By: Natalie Noble Food waste is an all too common occurrence in North America. Whether it be overloaded, unfinished dinner plates, riper...
agforlife
Feb 16, 20213 min read
Bend and Stretch Your Way to Better Health.
If you’ve done your “downward dog” yoga pose today, you’re probably feeling more relaxed. Regardless of your level of yoga expertise, if...
agforlife
Feb 15, 20211 min read
Digital Detox—Taking Time to Unplug
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...
agforlife
Feb 12, 20213 min read
The STEM of Agriculture
In honour of International Women and Girls in Science 2021, we are pleased to launch the first video in our STEM of Agriculture series....
agforlife
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Taking Action on Food Waste at ReFED's Annual Food Waste Summit
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...
agforlife
Feb 11, 20213 min read
Looking After Our Food's Food
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...
agforlife
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Mix it Up: DIY Wormery
Build your own wormery to watch the worms work their wizardry! Materials: 2–3 earthworms 1 L plastic bottle Compost Soil Sand Scissors...
agforlife
Feb 10, 20211 min read
Finding Solutions to Food Loss and Waste with the Three R’s
Food loss and waste (FLW) occurs throughout the food cycle (or food supply chain). From farm to fork, there are many solutions to curbing...
agforlife
Feb 9, 20216 min read
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