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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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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...
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Jul 252 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...
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Jul 252 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...
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Jul 243 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...
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Jul 242 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,...
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Jul 241 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...
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Jul 242 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...
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Jul 242 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...
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Jul 141 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...
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Jul 92 min read
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Jul 80 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...
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Jul 62 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...
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Jul 42 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....
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Jun 301 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...
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Jun 302 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....
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Jun 302 min read
Right Outside the Door: How Agriculture Education Supports Place-Based Learning
In a world filled with screens and fast-paced information, students need more than just knowledge — they need connection. That’s why...
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Jun 302 min read
Soak Up Summer Break, Prep for Fall: 5 Easy Ways to Bring Ag into Your Classroom
Summer break is here for Alberta Teachers— and you’ve earned every minute of rest, reset, and sunshine. But we also know that for many...
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Jun 302 min read
Growing Futures: How Agriculture Education Builds Career Connections in the Classroom
What do drone pilots, food scientists, climate analysts, animal health technicians, and agri marketers have in common? They’re all part...
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Jun 302 min read
Planting Wellness: The Role of Agriculture Education in Supporting Youth Mental Health
Mental health is an essential part of student well-being — just as important as physical health or academic success. As educators, we’re...
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Jun 302 min read
Growing Deeper Learning in Your Classroom: How Agriculture Education Enhances eLearning
In today’s digital world, learning can happen anywhere — on a screen, in a classroom, or in a field. But in a sea of online content and...
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Jun 302 min read
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