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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!
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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!
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Where's the Beef?
In this Know Your Food podcast episode we talk to Kelly Smith-Fraser, who is a cattle rancher from central Alberta. Kelly walks us...
agforlife
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Know Your Food Podcast
In this episode, we talk to Keith Gregory, who is the General Manager of Cattleland Feedyards near Strathmore in southern Alberta. Keith...
agforlife
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Safety Spotlight
In this first Agriculture for Life Safety Spotlight episode, Candy Parker from the Foothills Fire Department provides tips on water...
agforlife
Jan 1, 20211 min read
A Tasty Taste of Agriculture
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...
agforlife
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Youth in AG-Tion: Emmett Sawyer
Spreading agriculture awareness through the airwaves. Growing up on a mixed grain and cattle farm, Emmett Sawyer was involved in...
agforlife
Dec 31, 20204 min read
What is Food Security?
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,...
agforlife
Dec 28, 20203 min read
Grow a Gratitude Garden
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...
agforlife
Dec 22, 20201 min read
What is Gluten?
Gluten is a protein found in most grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. It is found in the endosperm (a type of tissue...
agforlife
Dec 22, 20201 min read
A Fragrant Bark
Cinnamon reminds me of the holidays. The smell and taste brings me to a magical place. Once an exotic spice that only the wealthy could...
agforlife
Dec 21, 20202 min read
Mindfulness Colouring Pages
Colouring can be a useful tool for relaxation, and it's not just for kids! Colouring has been shown to have similar effects as...
agforlife
Dec 21, 20201 min read
Youth Resources - Taking Care of Your Mental Health
The Mental Health Commission of Canada, along with allied mental health organizations, have been working hard over the past several...
agforlife
Dec 21, 20204 min read
Let's Talk Turkey
It's holiday season and for many this includes a family gathering and a feast of turkey. We recently visited with Laurel Winter of...
agforlife
Dec 19, 20201 min read
'Tis the Season to Enjoy Cranberries!
This month in our Story of Food series we are featuring - Cranberries. We recently had a visit with Bruce May at CranWest Farms who...
agforlife
Dec 17, 20201 min read
Home Grown: Abandoned Alberta
As part of our Homegrown series, we recently zoomed in to chat with Joe Chowaniec about his new book 'Abandoned Alberta.' The history of...
agforlife
Dec 16, 20201 min read
Strategic. Action. Plan.
In the second edition of Ag for Life's Nourishing Minds Lunch and Learn series, I had the opportunity to visit with Kim McConnell,...
agforlife
Dec 16, 20201 min read
The Pandemic – Impact on Youth Mental Health
Youth in Canada have faced many unforeseen challenges this school year. Challenges such as navigating the new restrictions imposed...
agforlife
Dec 15, 20204 min read
Evergreen Expedition
The Christmas season is upon us, and as the weather turns frosty and the snowflakes fall, festive decorations and glowing lights begin to...
agforlife
Dec 10, 20202 min read
Fear - Rising Above It
So what exactly is fear and where does it come from? Fear is a natural, powerful, and primitive human emotion. Fear can surface when one...
agforlife
Dec 10, 20203 min read
Maintain Focus in a Hyper Connected World
We are living in a day and age where we are constantly plugged in. Our attention is being pulled in many directions with the use of...
agforlife
Dec 10, 20203 min read
Enhance Productivity When Working From Home
2020 has brought an enormous amount of change to our daily lives, as we have been forced to continually adjust our lifestyle due to the...
agforlife
Dec 10, 20204 min read
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