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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..
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Blended Learning: Bringing Agriculture To Life!
When applied to agriculture, blended learning offers an exciting opportunity to make lessons more engaging, relevant, and hands-on for students of all ages.
agforlife
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Summer is the Perfect Time for Ice Cream – and to Learn Where It Comes From!
Nothing says summer quite like a scoop of ice cream on a hot day. But have you ever stopped to think about how that creamy treat makes its way from the farm to your cone? Behind every delicious bite is a fascinating process that connects Alberta’s dairy farms, local creameries, and the people who love creating something sweet.
agforlife
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Summer: The Perfect Season to Taste, Explore, and Connect Farm to Fork
Summer: The Perfect Season to Taste, Explore, and Connect Farm to Fork.
agforlife
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Who is the God/dess of Agriculture?
Throughout history, agriculture has been the foundation of human survival. It is no surprise that many ancient civilizations honoured...
agforlife
Jul 25, 20252 min read


How Did the Spice Trade Shape Agriculture As We Know It Today?
Introduction: What Was the Spice Trade? The spice trade was a network of maritime and overland routes that, for centuries, moved spices...
agforlife
Jul 25, 20252 min read


What is the Fertile Crescent?
The Fertile Crescent is a region in the Middle East stretching from the eastern Mediterranean coast through the valleys of the Tigris and...
agforlife
Jul 25, 20252 min read


What Are Watersheds?
Nature’s Boundaries for Water — and Why They Matter Have you ever wondered where the rain that falls on your roof ends up? Or why a drop...
agforlife
Jul 25, 20252 min read


What Is Agriculture?
Growing More Than Food: The Foundation of Our Lives When you hear the word agriculture , what comes to mind? Rows of crops stretching...
agforlife
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Core Ideas That Grow Into Curiosity: Teaching Through Agriculture
Every great question starts with a core idea — a spark that lights the path to discovery. In today’s digital world, where students are...
agforlife
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Summer Road Trip Ag Bingo
Turn your Alberta road trip into a fun learning experience about agriculture! Our bingo sheet adds a twist to your journey. Spot cows,...
agforlife
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Curiosity Gardens: Growing Wonder, One Question at a Time
Not all classrooms have soil or sunlight. But every classroom can grow something powerful — curiosity. Welcome to the idea of Curiosity...
agforlife
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Soil Your Lessons: Why the Best Classrooms Get a Little Dirty
Let’s face it — the best learning doesn’t always happen inside the lines. Sometimes, it takes root in the mess, the questions, and the...
agforlife
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Backgrounder: What Is Sustainable Agriculture?
A Teacher’s Guide to a Big Idea That’s Shaping the Future What It Means: Sustainable agriculture is a way of farming that meets our needs...
agforlife
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Growing the Future: Why Ag Careers Matter for the Next Generation
What if the future of agriculture isn’t in the fields—but in the hands of curious young minds? From drones in the sky to data in the...
agforlife
Jul 9, 20252 min read


agforlife
Jul 8, 20250 min read


🐝 Pollinators at Work: Why Bees, Butterflies, and Beetles Matter More Than You Think
When most of us think about farming, we picture tractors, fields, and harvest. But there’s another kind of worker making it all possible...
agforlife
Jul 6, 20252 min read


From 10 Days to a Lifetime: Turning Stampede Spirit into Year-Round Agricultural Learning
Photo Credit: Calgary Stampede Photo Credit: Calgary Stampede Every July, Calgary comes alive with the energy, excitement, and traditions...
agforlife
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Farm Fun Bingo
Every day is a great day to celebrate agriculture, the food we love and the people who produce it! Join in the fun with a game of BINGO....
agforlife
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Food for Thought: How Agriculture Education Builds Critical Thinking and Digital Literacy
Today’s students are growing up in an information-saturated world. Every day, they scroll past headlines, marketing claims, and viral...
agforlife
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Teaching Climate Action That Matters: Why Agriculture is the Missing Link
Sustainability. Climate change. Carbon footprints. These topics are top of mind for educators and students alike — and for good reason....
agforlife
Jun 30, 20252 min read
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