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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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Valentine's Day Bird Feeder
Make and hang a Valentine for your backyard friends! Start by trying to think about what things you have at home that squirrels and birds...
agforlife
Jan 92 min read


What Is The History Of Food Markets?
As long as humans have traded together, food markets have flourished. The earliest markets were established in ancient Persia and spread...
agforlife
Jan 81 min read


NOW HIRING: Education Facilitator (Part-Time Contract Position)
Are you creative, innovative and passionate about agriculture education? Are you a teacher looking for a new opportunity? If so,...
agforlife
Jan 72 min read


Bird Feeder Craft
This super simple craft will have birds flocking to your yard!
agforlife
Jan 61 min read


🌍🍴 Celebrate Holiday Traditions Around the World! 🎄✨
Holiday meals around the world: Roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings (Canada) Roasted turkeys, often adorned with decorative paper...
agforlife
Dec 22, 20242 min read


🎨🍽️ Colour Your Christmas Dinner Fun! 🎄✨
Looking for a creative way to entertain the kids during holiday prep? Or maybe you just need a moment to finish setting up dinner? We've...
agforlife
Dec 20, 20241 min read


🎄🤠 Yeehaw! It's a Cowboy & Cowgirl Christmas! 🎨
Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ holiday activity! Saddle up and colour your very own Cowboy and Cowgirl Christmas scenes. 🖍️ Print them...
agforlife
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Strawberry Santas
Looking for a farm-fresh holiday treat that’s berry fun for the kids? 🍓🎅 Try making adorable Strawberry Santas! 🎄 Check out the full...
agforlife
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Colour Fun
Santa's Tractor Adventure. Print out and colour.
agforlife
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Is Santa Claus a Farmer?
You may not find Santa selling fruits and vegetables at a farmers’ market, but he sure does have all the skills necessary to be a farmer!...
agforlife
Dec 7, 20243 min read


FAMILY FUN: DIY Christmas Ornaments
Try making these adorable Christmas tree ornaments with the kids. It's fun, easy and you only need a few materials to get started!...
agforlife
Dec 7, 20242 min read


The History of the Christmas Wreath
As December arrives, calendars flip, the 25th is circled, and Christmas decorations are dug out of storage. One of these decorations, the...
agforlife
Dec 7, 20242 min read


Why Do We Eat Turkey at Christmas?
Typically served with a side of mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce, turkey is usually the main star of Christmas dinner. Many...
agforlife
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Christmas Activity Sheet
With Christmas break just around the corner, there's plenty of time to spend time with family and friends. A great way to spend it is...
agforlife
Dec 6, 20241 min read


How Do Bees Survive In Winter?
Honey bees don't hibernate or migrate, so how do they stay alive in the winter? Basically, by cuddling. The bees in a hive form what is...
agforlife
Dec 5, 20241 min read


Christmas Crafts!
Decorating for the holidays? Need a fun art project for the classroom? Check out these fun Christmas crafts! Find the tutorials in the...
agforlife
Dec 4, 20241 min read


Wintertime for Farmers
What happens on the farm during the winter? For most farmers, the busiest times of the year are during the spring and fall. The spring...
agforlife
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Winter Hazard Prep 101
It’s all about awareness, planning and communication. By Natalie Noble for Ag for Life Old Man Winter is back and if previous years are...
agforlife
Dec 1, 20242 min read


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Nov 29, 20241 min read


Why Are Barns Red?
Red barns are a hallmark of Alberta’s landscape, nearly as ubiquitous as the fields they’re built on. The iconic red paint wasn’t...
agforlife
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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