No-till farming has been found to restore soil quality and assist farmers in maintaining healthy crops, but how does it tie in with climate change? It has been proven that no-till not only increases soil quality, crop yield, and prevents soil erosion long term; it can also help us prevent climate change in some interesting ways. The basic premise of how no-till reduces carbon emissions is through the reduction of soil disturbance, aiming for only 10–40 per cent. By limiting t

Our Summer AG-TIVITY Book is here! Loaded with fun facts, activities, puzzles and recipes - this book is sure to keep future farmers entertained all summer long! Download your FREE copy and let the farm-fun ag-venture begin. Download the printer-friendly book here:

In April, we celebrated Poetry Month by encouraging youth to share their love for farms, animals and nature in a poem. Check out the amazing poem submissions we received from students in Grades 4–8 across Alberta. Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest.

Agriculture for Life—How Irrigation Transformed Alberta Farming https://www.agricultureforlife.ca/post/how-irrigation-transformed-alberta...

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 Earth’s surface, most people don’t realize how important to life it is. Soil is a living, breathing world that supports all life on earth. Healthy soil is made up from approximately 45% minerals (clay, silt and sand), 25% air, 25% water and 5% organic matter (decomposing animals and plants). All of these ingredients, together with climate, af

Holstein Canada—Dairy Breeds in Canada in 2018 https://www.holstein.ca/Public/en/About_Us/The_Canadian_Dairy_Industry/The_Holstein_Breed#:~:text=There%20are%207%20dairy%20breeds,approximately%2090%20pounds%20at%20birth. Vet Voice—Difference between beef and dairy cattle, 2019 https://www.vetvoice.com.au/articles/difference-between-beef-and-dairy-cattle/#:~:text=Other%20than%20the%20wide%20spectrum,obvious%20between%20their%20back%20legs . Undeniably Dairy—Rock On: Classical

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...

These adorable planters make great gifts, and use recycled materials! Good for crafting, good for gifting, and good for the earth---what...

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...

The carbon cycle is a necessary part of organic life on our planet and plays a very delicate role in our everyday lives. The carbon cycle allows carbon dioxide to be recycled within an ecosystem, maintaining a balance between atmospheric and sequestered carbon. Having too much or too little of any greenhouse gas can be problematic, and we are currently seeing the results of excess carbon dioxide, as climate change continues to affect global temperatures. Atmospheric carbon is

Experiment 1: Will It Float? This experiment uses a knife. Ask an adult for help! Materials: Drinking glass Water Package of fresh...

National Sun Safety Awareness Week takes place from May 6th to May 12th, 2024. But, sun safety should always be a priority. Keep scrolling to access sun safety resources to help you learn how to enjoy the sun without putting your health at risk. Resources for All Ages Sun Safety Infographic https://www.agricultureforlife.ca/post/sun-safety-is-important Sun Safety Poster Elementary Students Sun Safety Checklist This checklist serves as a handy guide to help young learners reme

Imagine an object that helps mitigate climate change, protect wildlife, conserve water, and provide benefits to farmers. You might picture a new technological advancement or a human-built structure, but it’s even more simple than that—all these benefits come from trees! The Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society of Alberta (AWES) is passionate about trees and the positive impacts they have on the environment. In particular, their focus on agroforestry—the intentional use

Biodiversity is a word that gets tossed around a fair amount in discussions about the environment. Generally, it is defined as the variety of different species and organisms living in an environment, but there is more to it than just this definition. Biodiversity is an extremely complex ecological relationship that allows habitats to function. It can be broken down into three subcategories: genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecological diversity.(1) Each of these subca

Dogs aren’t just adorable fluffy companions—they are also loyal and hardworking which makes them a perfect partner for farmers. But long before the inception of agriculture, humans and dogs coexisted alongside one another for thousands of years. Some archaeological evidence suggests that this human-canine bond goes as far back as the Palaeolithic Age, otherwise known as the Stone Age.[1] This makes dogs our oldest domesticated companions! Throughout history, dogs have worked

Remember the life cycle of a chicken through this fun interactive notebook activity! Materials Notebook Glue Markers Blank Piece of Paper...

Earth Day is April 22! Explore a variety of activities, experiments, videos and educational publications perfect for students of all ages, from elementary to high school! Get hands-on with fun projects like creating art from recycled materials, composting or ending food waste activities. Dive into discussions about climate change, sustainability and the SDG's. Let's celebrate Earth Day by learning, creating and making a positive impact on our planet together! Activities all a

Old West Style. Modern Cowgirl. Nestled in the fields of Linden, Alberta, a quaint workshop sits full of rolls of leather, cutting tables, and an industrious sewing machine. And at the helm of it all: Paige Albrecht, crafting high-end western couture for the modern woman. Purses, backpacks, clutches, belts, and jewellery are just some of the craftsmanship she offers. The idea for Paige Leather came to Albrecht one afternoon while attending a Spruce Meadows cattle conference.

When John Palliser arrived in Alberta about 165 years ago to research the land’s agriculture potential, he came to a troubling conclusion—Alberta land was too arid and was not best suited for settlement.[1] Fast forward to today, and Palliser might be surprised to find that Alberta has become a driving force in the agriculture sector, contributing about 7.5 billion to Canada’s total GDP in 2020.[2] Palliser wasn’t mistaken in his assessment—southern Alberta and other regions

Curious Question: How do plants know to grow upward? Dig into this cool agri-science experiment to find out. Download Instructions: