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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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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
Home Grown: The Craft Beef Company
In this video edition of “HomeGrown” we learn how the Craft Beef Company began as an idea to help producers market their beef locally...
agforlife
Feb 7, 20211 min read
A Visit Down the Grocery Store Aisle
This month in our Nourishing Minds series, we continue to dig into the Food Value Chain to understand the complexities of agri-food...
agforlife
Feb 5, 20211 min read
What Causes Food Loss and Waste?
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...
agforlife
Feb 4, 20214 min read
World Cancer Day- Education, Awareness, and Care across the Cancer Continuum.
February 4th, 2021 is recognized as World Cancer Day. A cancer diagnosis is life-altering for individuals, caregivers, and families....
agforlife
Feb 4, 20213 min read
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