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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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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


Visit an Alberta Pumpkin Patch - Virtual Farm Tour
It's harvest season, and a great time to connect students to pumpkins, plants and growth cycles. In this virtual farm tour, Ag for Life...
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...
agforlife
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


In the News: Canadian Canola
Bring real-world agriculture into your classroom with these engaging lesson ideas centred on Canadian Canola! 🇨🇦🌾 🔍 Students will...
agforlife
Sep 22, 20244 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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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 29, 20242 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...
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
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