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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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agforlife
Aug 7, 20244 min read
Farm Families: Blomquist/Cook
Building a multi-generational beef cattle operation As fourth generation beef cattle operators, husband and wife duo Nanita Blomquist and...
agforlife
Aug 6, 20241 min read
Dirt Made My Lunch
A song for teaching about soil. Download Full Lyrics:
agforlife
Aug 5, 20241 min read
AG-mazing Classroom Posters
Have a little farm fun in your classroom. Download our agriculture-themed AG-mazing posters and make agriculture come alive for your...
agforlife
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Job Posting - Education Facilitator
Are you creative, innovative and passionate about agriculture? Are you a teacher looking for a new opportunity? If so, Agriculture for...
agforlife
Jul 18, 20243 min read
Drones are Changing Agriculture in Canada—and Around the World
Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, precision farming—innovations in agriculture help farmers save money, grow more crops to feed the...
agforlife
Jul 17, 20242 min read
Homemade Playdough
Playdough is very easy to make and is very fun to play with. All of the ingredients used in homemade playdough are commonly used in the...
agforlife
Jul 14, 20241 min read
Bee Pencil Holder
Have you heard the buzz? Our pollinator pals are buzzing around, helping farmers pollinate their crops. Celebrate these vital farmyard...
agforlife
Jul 2, 20244 min read
Farm Families: The New York Hutterite Colony
Since 1924, the New York Hutterite Colony have been spearheading the way for egg production. Levi Hofer tells us about the colony's history.
agforlife
Jul 1, 20241 min read
🌱 Embracing Sustainable Agriculture
How it's Transforming Our Future 🌍 Did you know that sustainable agriculture isn't just about growing food? It's a powerful tool for...
agforlife
Jun 30, 20243 min read
Foothills Creamery
For over 50 years, Foothills Creamery has been serving Western Canada with delicious butter, ice cream, soft serve, and more. These dairy...
agforlife
Jun 30, 20242 min read
What is No-Till Farming?
No-till farming has been found to restore soil quality and assist farmers in maintaining healthy crops, but how does it tie in with...
agforlife
Jun 21, 20241 min read
Summer Ag-tivity Book
Our Summer AG-TIVITY Book is here! Loaded with fun facts, activities, puzzles and recipes - this book is sure to keep future farmers...
agforlife
Jun 18, 20241 min read
Joy of Agriculture Poems
In April, we celebrated Poetry Month by encouraging youth to share their love for farms, animals and nature in a poem. Check out the...
agforlife
Jun 13, 20241 min read
Water Booklet Sources
Agriculture for Life—How Irrigation Transformed Alberta Farming https://www.agricultureforlife.ca/post/how-irrigation-transformed-alberta...
agforlife
Jun 10, 20243 min read
What is Soil?
Soil is the foundation for all life and every farm needs good, fertile soil to produce healthy crops. While soil only covers 10% of our...
agforlife
Jun 10, 20241 min read
The Story of Food Publication Sources
Holstein Canada—Dairy Breeds in Canada in 2018 https://www.holstein.ca/Public/en/About_Us/The_Canadian_Dairy_Industry/The_Holstein_Breed#...
agforlife
Jun 8, 20241 min read
Paint an Egg Like a Bee!
Turn an egg into a bee with this simple craft! Materials: -Egg (Can be raw or hardboiled. Hardboiled may be easier to handle for young...
agforlife
Jun 7, 20241 min read
Build a Planter with Recycled Materials!
These adorable planters make great gifts, and use recycled materials! Good for crafting, good for gifting, and good for the earth---what...
agforlife
May 31, 20242 min read
Zucchini Osmosis Experiment
Did you know a zucchini is made up of 95% water? See for yourself in this experiment! This experiment uses a knife, ask an adult for...
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