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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 Families: The New York Hutterite Colony
Since 1924, the New York Hutterite Colony have been spearheading the way for egg production. Levi Hofer tells us about the colony's history.
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Jul 2, 20244 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...
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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...
agforlife
Jun 30, 20243 min read
What Is No-Till Farming?
No-till farming has been found to restore soil quality and assist farmers in maintaining healthy crops, but how does it tie in with...
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Jun 30, 20242 min read
Summer Ag-tivity Book
Our Summer AG-TIVITY Book is here! Loaded with fun facts, activities, puzzles and recipes - this book is sure to keep future farmers...
agforlife
Jun 21, 20241 min read
Joy of Agriculture Poems
In April, we celebrated Poetry Month by encouraging youth to share their love for farms, animals and nature in a poem. Check out the...
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Jun 18, 20241 min read
Water Booklet Sources
Agriculture for Life—How Irrigation Transformed Alberta Farming https://www.agricultureforlife.ca/post/how-irrigation-transformed-alberta...
agforlife
Jun 13, 20241 min read
What is Soil?
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...
agforlife
Jun 10, 20243 min read
The Story of Food Publication Sources
Holstein Canada—Dairy Breeds in Canada in 2018 https://www.holstein.ca/Public/en/About_Us/The_Canadian_Dairy_Industry/The_Holstein_Breed#...
agforlife
Jun 10, 20241 min read
Paint an Egg Like a Bee!
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...
agforlife
Jun 7, 20241 min read
Build a Planter with Recycled Materials!
These adorable planters make great gifts, and use recycled materials! Good for crafting, good for gifting, and good for the earth---what...
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Jun 7, 20241 min read
Zucchini Osmosis Experiment
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...
agforlife
May 31, 20242 min read
Reducing Greenhouse Gases: Revolutionary Change in the Cattle Industry
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...
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May 30, 20243 min read
Cranberry Experiments
Experiment 1: Will It Float? This experiment uses a knife. Ask an adult for help! Materials: Drinking glass Water Package of fresh...
agforlife
May 13, 20242 min read
Sun Safety
National Sun Safety Awareness Week takes place from May 6th to May 12th, 2024. But, sun safety should always be a priority. Keep...
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May 2, 20241 min read
How Are Trees Helping Agriculture?
Imagine an object that helps mitigate climate change, protect wildlife, conserve water, and provide benefits to farmers. You might...
agforlife
Apr 24, 20243 min read
Why Is Biodiversity Important?
Biodiversity is a word that gets tossed around a fair amount in discussions about the environment. Generally, it is defined as the...
agforlife
Apr 23, 20243 min read
Farm Families: The Marshall Family
Raising generations of grit and growth—how the Marshall family’s exemplary values helped build a strong agricultural business. When it...
agforlife
Apr 23, 20243 min read
What is the History of Farm Dogs?
Dogs aren’t just adorable fluffy companions—they are also loyal and hardworking which makes them a perfect partner for farmers. But long...
agforlife
Apr 21, 20243 min read
Interactive Notebook: Life Cycle of a Chicken
Remember the life cycle of a chicken through this fun interactive notebook activity! Materials Notebook Glue Markers Blank Piece of Paper...
agforlife
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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