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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!
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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!
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๐ฑ๐ Learning to Read the Seed Package ๐พ
Before planting seeds in your garden, itโs important to plan what you want to grow. Once you have a plan, you need to read the seed...
agforlife
Mar 13, 20252 min read
๐พ๐ฅซ Did You Know? Agriculture & Canned Food Go Way Back! ๐
Before modern refrigeration, canning revolutionized agriculture by preserving fresh food for longer periods. In 1809, French chef Nicolas...
agforlife
Mar 2, 20251 min read
๐ The Nose Knows!
How Your Nose Helps you Taste!
agforlife
Mar 2, 20251 min read
Gr 4 & 5 Earth Systems Learning Module - Conservation Agriculture and Climate Impacts in Alberta
This learning module introduces students to conservation agriculture practices and their importance in responding to climate and weather...
agforlife
Feb 19, 20251 min read
Ensuring Safety in the Food Value Chain
Food safety is a responsibility for all. Consider where you get your food. When you buy an apple from a grocery store, first you run it...
agforlife
Feb 7, 20253 min read
Rural Routes: Athabasca
Figure 1: Athabasca (Visit Athabasca, 2020) Athabasca is a small town on Highway 2, located approximately 145 kilometres north of...
agforlife
Feb 5, 20253 min read
What Is Precision Farming?
Farmers make about fifty key decisions every cropping season. These choices are vital to the efficiency of the farm, and one poor...
agforlife
Feb 2, 20255 min read
What Is Biodynamic Agriculture?
Biodynamic agriculture is a form of alternative farming that brings many traditional, eco-friendly, and holistic farming strategies into...
agforlife
Feb 2, 20253 min read
Horse Training with Kent Williamson
For many years, horses have been beloved companions of humans. Initially work or war animals, horses have now evolved and been bred for a...
agforlife
Feb 2, 20251 min read
Feb. 2nd is World Wetlands Day
Canada is home to 1.29 million km3 of wetlands, which is nearly one-quarter of the worldโs supply.(1) These wetlands provide homes to...
agforlife
Feb 2, 20253 min read
What Is Hydroponics - One Piece Of The Puzzle.
In the search for more sustainable methods of food production, reducing the carbon footprint while also increasing the amount of food we...
agforlife
Jan 23, 20253 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 8, 20251 min read
Bird Feeder Craft
This super simple craft will have birds flocking to your yard!
agforlife
Jan 6, 20251 min read
๐๐ด Celebrate Holiday Traditions Around the World! ๐โจ
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
๐จ๐ฝ๏ธ Colour Your Christmas Dinner Fun! ๐โจ
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
๐๐ค Yeehaw! It's a Cowboy & Cowgirl Christmas! ๐จ
Get ready for a rootinโ-tootinโ holiday activity! Saddle up and colour your very own Cowboy and Cowgirl Christmas ย scenes. ๐๏ธ Print them...
agforlife
Dec 20, 20241 min read
Colour Fun
Santa's Tractor Adventure. Print out and colour.
agforlife
Dec 14, 20241 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
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
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