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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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How to deal with Halloween Pumpkin Food Waste
Jack-o’-lanterns are a Halloween tradition that goes way back. But once trick-or-treating and spooky celebrations come to an end, it...
agforlife
Nov 2, 20242 min read


Farm Monsters
Have you ever seen a monster living on a farm? What did it look like? What did it eat? What does it do all day and where does it sleep?...
agforlife
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Oozing Pumpkin Experiment
Take your Jack-o-Lantern to the next level with this fun science experiment. Perfectly fun, gross, and fascinating for the Halloween...
agforlife
Oct 1, 20241 min read


Hide & Feathers - Pumpkin Art
During harvest season it is always fun to use pumpkins as a theme for an art project. Grades five and six enjoy colouring with markers...
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Oct 1, 20241 min read


Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Spice up your pumpkin latte with these delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies. Download and Save Recipe:
agforlife
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Seedy Scavenger Hunt
Take your students on an outdoor scavenger hunt unlocking nature's hidden treasures. Get ready for a hands-on scientific adventure where students become seed detectives! First, they'll explore the fascinating world of seeds and learn about the vital role they play in nature. Then, it’s time to head outdoors for an exciting discovery hunt, where students will search for and identify as many different types of seeds as they can find. The lesson wraps up with a fun and creative
agforlife
Sep 18, 20241 min read
Seed Discovery Curriculum Connections
Grade 3 Science Living Systems: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and...
agforlife
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Seed Discovery Sources
1. Britannica Kids—Seed https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/seed/399591 2. Gardening Know How—What Is A Tuber: How Tubers Differ...
agforlife
Sep 16, 20241 min read


Fall Ag-tivity Book
Fall into Fun with Our Kid-Friendly Fall Activity Book! Calling all little explorers! Get ready for a fantastic autumn adventure with our Fall Activity Book specially designed for young nature enthusiasts. Inside, you'll find a world of farm-fresh fun, colourful puzzles and simple yet delicious recipes that even the tiniest hands can help create. Download the printer-friendly book here:
agforlife
Sep 15, 20241 min read


Pumpkin Colouring Sheets
Just in time for harvest season, download our pumpkin colouring sheets and let your creativity flow! Download: Download:
agforlife
Sep 13, 20241 min read


Farm Families: Lazy M Bar Ranch
In the heart of Alberta’s cattle country, lies Lazy M Bar Ranch. Terri and Brad Mappin lead a life deeply rooted in agriculture as the driving force behind the first-generation calf-cow operation. While Brad himself was raised on his family farm he branched off to start his own first-generation agriculture operation. So, when the opportunity to purchase land from his aunt and uncle arose, Brad established Lazy M Bar Ranch in 1994 as a mixed operation with a focus on cereal cr
agforlife
Sep 11, 20243 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 Ryan Cook are carrying on their families’ legacies. Before they met, both Cook and Blomquist were born into multi-generational beef cattle operations, growing up alongside livestock and learning the ropes at a young age. “My great-grandpa and my grandpa came up from Dillon, Montana in 1961 and Big Valley is where they picked to relocate t
agforlife
Aug 7, 20244 min read


Dirt Made My Lunch
A song for teaching about soil. Download Full Lyrics:
agforlife
Aug 6, 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
Aug 5, 20241 min read


How Are Drones Changing Agriculture Production In Canada—And Around the World?
Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, precision farming—innovations in agriculture help farmers save money, grow more crops to feed the world, and reduce the industry’s impact on climate change. Who could imagine one of the most accessible and impactful tech additions to the farmer’s toolbelt started as little more than a remote-controlled airplane with a camera? Drones, also known as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), are not exclusive to agriculture—they are found
agforlife
Jul 18, 20243 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 17, 20242 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 14, 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
Jul 1, 20241 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 products are produced using cream from local dairy farms across Western Canada. Scott Wegener, director of marketing, came to work for Foothills Creamery with fond childhood memories of the brand. “Like many people in Alberta, I grew up eating Foothills Creamery ice cream,” says Wegener. “Then I had the opportunity to join the marketing gro
agforlife
Jun 30, 20243 min read
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