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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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The Things you Learn on a Farm.
Nothing compares to growing up on a farm. Working alongside your family, surrounded by nature and animals while learning responsibility,...
agforlife
Mar 25, 20202 min read


Livestock Emergency Preparedness
Spring is a great time to review emergency plans and ensure you are prepared for any potential situations you could face at your farm or...
agforlife
Mar 25, 20202 min read


Home Learning Resources
We are curating our resources for K-12 students to continue learning and exploring agriculture and food from anywhere! Visit our Learning...
agforlife
Mar 25, 20201 min read


Clever Food Waste Solutions
EcoSense for Living from PBS Learning
agforlife
Mar 25, 20201 min read


How to Grow a Herb Garden
There is something very satisfying (and delicious) about planting, growing and picking your own herbs. Follow these steps to start your...
agforlife
Mar 24, 20201 min read


2020 Farm Babies Photo Contest
Third Annual #FarmBabies20 Photo Contest to be Launched Early This Year on March 20th Ag for life is launching its 3rd annual #FarmBabies20 photo contest, an Alberta-wide contest with over $250 in prizes available to be won. “Our #FarmBabies20 contest is a fun way to welcome spring on the farm and celebrate the countless hours of work that farmers and farm families spend caring for their new arrivals,” says Luree Williamson, CEO Ag for Life. “Many people don’t understand the
agforlife
Mar 18, 20201 min read


COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
The Public Health Agency of Canada and Alberta Health Services continue to assess developments related to coronavirus (COVID-19) and have advised that the public risk to Canadians remains low. The health and safety of our program participants and staff is our number one priority. We have implemented a series of proactive measures as follows: • Formed a committee to closely monitor the situation and keep up to date of current news. • Increased sanitization of frequently touch
agforlife
Mar 10, 20201 min read


The BEST Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
Lasagna is always a family favourite...however with all the pasta and cheese the calories add up real quick. Here is one way to...
agforlife
Feb 27, 20201 min read


1, 2, 3 Regrow
Do you feel like winter is never going to end? Are you anxiously waiting to get back in the garden? Well don't wait on the spring thaw to...
agforlife
Feb 27, 20202 min read


Ag for Life Brings Agriculture to Life in the Kitchen
CALGARY – Alta. – Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life) After 8 years of successfully running programs to teach Calgarian to grow, cook and preserve their food, Poppy Innovations’ programs will be offered by Ag for Life starting in March 2020. The goal of building a healthier community for adults and children through interactive education and activity-based programs across the food spectrum, was a social enterprise of Poppy Innovations, a local management consulting business. Pr
agforlife
Feb 24, 20202 min read


Ag for Life Invites You to Feed Your Future
Empowering Young Females to Pursue Careers in Agriculture CALGARY – Alta. – Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life) is pleased to announce it will be hosting its first ever career event for young women who have an interest in agriculture and food production. Feed Your Future is a an exciting one-day event for young women in grades 9 to 12. The event is free to attend and will take place on March 18 at The Village, Brentwood’s Lifestyle Center located on 4039 Brentwood Road NW. T
agforlife
Jan 31, 20201 min read
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