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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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Banana Bread Recipe
Do you ever leave a banana on your counter for too long and before you know it turns from green to yellow and eventually brown? This is...
agforlife
Jun 18, 20201 min read


Creating Sauces from Scratch
Creating a sauce from scratch may seem intimidating but they typically take a few simple ingredients and can make a big difference to the...
agforlife
Jun 18, 20202 min read


What's in the Field?
Golden fields of wheat is the first thought that comes to mind when most people think of Alberta agriculture, but there’s more to Alberta...
agforlife
Jun 15, 20201 min read


Hungry for Agriculture?
Try out these recipes for inspiration!
agforlife
Jun 15, 20201 min read


Growing Alberta
Alberta has a long history of agriculture, making it a staple industry in the province. The agricultural sector is diverse and includes...
agforlife
Jun 15, 20201 min read


Alphabet Soup
Agriculture has a direct impact on our health by influencing our food choices as well as playing a role in healthy eating patterns. There...
agforlife
Jun 15, 20201 min read


Food For Thought!
Why Do We Cook? There are various reasons to cook food, but essentially our very existence pivots on our ability to cook. Cooking makes...
agforlife
Jun 14, 20201 min read


Help Support Ag for Life’s Rural Youth Safety Initiatives
Charities across Canada are experiencing a variety of new operational challenges including a substantial decline in funding, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ag for Life is an organization that relies heavily on funding provided by individual sponsors as well as both small and large businesses in Alberta. In an effort to combat the negative effects the pandemic has had on essential charities, CanadaHelps.org has launched it’s 6th annual Great Canadian Giving Challenge. The Grea
agforlife
Jun 1, 20202 min read


So, Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
Chickens are the most common birds on earth. They are kept for their eggs (laying-hen) and for their meat (broiler chickens) all over the...
agforlife
May 22, 20201 min read


Where's the Yeast?
Many people are concerned that food might be running out from supermarket shelves. However, in most cases those empty shelves indicate bottlenecks in getting some products to consumers through the value chain, not that the food supply is not available at all. Many retailers are working to overcome this challenge by hiring extra workers to rapidly restock shelves, reducing store hours to allow more time to restock, and having existing staff help with restocking. A big thank yo
agforlife
May 19, 20201 min read


We are all Agriculture!
There has been a lot of talk about food systems since COVID-19 reshaped our world a few months ago. So what exactly is a food system?...
agforlife
May 19, 20202 min read


Guess Who?
Here's a fun activity for kids of all ages.
agforlife
May 19, 20201 min read


Printable Shopping List
Print out this handy shopping list and get in the habit of pre-planning your weekly meals. This will not only help avoid the dreaded...
agforlife
May 18, 20201 min read


Horsing Around!
The horse has existed for millions of years and has played an important part in the progress of the human race. When man learned to ride,...
agforlife
May 17, 20201 min read


DIY Garden Markers
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to get kids involved in the vegetable garden? Try out a few of these DIY garden markers. A...
agforlife
May 17, 20201 min read


Seed to Table
Did your children spend some time in the garden today? Research shows that children exposed to homegrown produce have a higher preference...
agforlife
May 16, 20201 min read


Long Weekend Tribute to the Farmer Playlist
we want to let farmers know we are thinking of them and thank them for their hard work all year long. Whether you’re the farmer spending...
agforlife
May 14, 20201 min read


Made in Alberta Mother's Day Pancakes
Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 10th. Let mom sleep in and have the kids follow this simple yet delicious recipe for the ultimate Made...
agforlife
May 7, 20201 min read
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