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...
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Our Digital Volunteer Program
Agriculture for Life is looking for content creators who would like to volunteer with us to educate, advocate, and help us tell...
Ag for Life Receives Funding from The McCain Foundation
$50,000 Provided to Support ‘Know Your Food’ Initiative CALGARY – Alta. – Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life) is delighted to announce the...
Ag for Life Profile: Cassidy Sawyer
Cassidy Sawyer, bachelor of education student at the University of Lethbridge, joined Ag for Life’s team as a program coordinator for...
Faces of Agriculture: Kiera Young
Cultivating leadership in the agriculture industry is a key to success—in this Faces of Agriculture feature, Kiera Young talks about her...
Ag for Life Introduces Strategic Advisory Committee
NEWS RELEASE: Ag for Life Introduces Strategic Advisory Committee to Foster Collaboration Between Energy and Agriculture Sectors in...
Back to School Farm Fun Ice Breakers
Ice breakers can be a fun way to engage students and get them excited about learning, especially if the theme is related to farming. Here...
Summer Road Trip Ag Bingo
Turn your Alberta road trip into a fun learning experience about agriculture! Our bingo sheet adds a twist to your journey. Spot cows,...
It's Strawberry Season
Jump into these farm-fresh activities and recipes perfect for kids, all featuring the incredibly tasty and healthy strawberry! #farmfresh...
How Viable is Biofuel?
Finding sustainable sources of energy is one of the main problems we currently face; fossil fuels are a finite resource that will...
Supporting Agricultural Labour Demands
Record-setting economic growth in Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food sector has ignited demand for workers across the province. To...
Getting the most out of your groceries
When you head out for a grocery trip, you might notice that you’ll walk out with a hefty receipt! With food prices on the rise, we have...
Sun Safety is Important!
As you and your family gear up for a fun-filled summer under the sun, let's make sure to prioritize sun safety. Here are some important...
Say Cheese!
Taking captivating food photography requires attention to detail and a focus on composition, lighting, and styling. Here are some pro...
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...
Herbalicious: Unleash the Flavours of Fresh Herbs in Your Kitchen!
Growing herbs can be a rewarding and practical gardening endeavour. Herbs are versatile plants that add flavour to culinary dishes and...
It's not only the plants that are growing!
Kids gardening offers a range of benefits that contribute to their physical, mental, and emotional development. Here are some key...
Joy of Agriculture Poetry Contest
April marked the 25th National Poetry Month in Canada! Canada is home to some of the most famous poets in the world, historical and new....
Mother's Day Activities
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to show our appreciation for all the amazing moms and mother figures...
PSA: Be Seen and Be Safe This Spring
It’s Spring and that means Alberta farmers and ranchers are back in the fields. There will be an increase in slow-moving equipment on...
The Story of Food - Beef
You may have enjoyed a delicious hamburger, roast, ribs or steak, but do you know the journey it takes to get to your plate? Download the...
Find the Words.
The words below are associated with Sheep. Can you find them? Download Word Puzzle: Answer Key:
Classroom Agriculture Program in Action!
The Classroom Agriculture Program (CAP) is a well-known and highly respected education program for grade 4 students. The focus is on...
Goal Setting in the Garden
Garden Goal Setting for Kids: Cultivating Dreams and Green Thumbs! Goal setting in the garden is crucial for children because it teaches...
Faces of Agriculture: Vanessa Rosewood
Locally grown food is closer to home than you think. Vanessa Rosewood (formerly Hanel), owner and founder of Micro YYC, has been...
Lucky Leprechaun Garden
We all know leprechauns love the colour green; it is their favourite colour. But will it help catch one? Build and grow this lucky...
The Digital Revolution
The History of Agriculture Practices in North America (1994–Present). Feeding more people while conserving resources for future...
The Story of Food - Name that Onion
It's farm trivia time. Using each description, draw a line to the correct onion. Can you guess them all? Download The Story of Food -...
The History of Agriculture Practices in North America (1994–Present)
The Digital Revolution In recent decades, agricultural technologies have continued to increase production while addressing new, critical...
Farm Fun Bingo
Every day is a great day to celebrate agriculture, the food we love and the people who produce it! Join in the fun with a game of BINGO....
Faces of Agriculture: Alison Sunstrum
Meet Alison Sunstrum, our 5th feature in our Women in Agriculture series. With many global challenges ahead of us, from feeding a growing...
Faces of Agriculture: Dr. Natasha Kutryk
Growing up on a family cattle farm, Dr. Natasha Kutryk knew early in life that she wanted to pursue a career in agriculture. Accompanying...
Black History Month: John Ware’s Legacy
February marks Black History Month—a time of the year where Black history is remembered and celebrated. You probably heard a lot about...
Valentine's Day Printables For Your Class: Activities, Crafts, Recipes and More
Learning and farm fun go hand-in-hand with these creative Valentine's Day printables. Download and share with your students. These clever...
Foothills Creamery
For over 50 years, Foothills Creamery has been serving Western Canada with delicious butter, ice cream, soft serve, and more. These dairy...
World Wetlands Day 2023 — Restoring the kidneys of the Earth
Every year on February 2nd, people celebrate World Wetlands Day. The day is dedicated to bringing global awareness around the importance...
5 Free Farm Fun Valentine's Day Posters For Your Classroom.
Download our free posters and have a little farm fun this Valentine's Day with your students.
Valentine's Day Bird Feeder
Make and hang a Valentine for your backyard friends! Start by trying to think about what things you have at home that squirrels and birds...
YYC Beeswax
For Lisa Graham, the Queen Bee behind YYC Beeswax, starting a business around beeswax products wasn’t something she always planned on...
Valentine's Day Fun
Farm Fun Colouring Book For Kids Download Colouring Book:
Recycled Paper Folded Fish
Try this fun recycled paper folded fish craft with kids! You only need a few materials to get started and you can even use leftover...
Holly Nicoll Photography
Holly Nicoll’s creativity and lifelong experience in agriculture puts her in a unique position to showcase the industry through a medium...
Wintertime for Farmers
What happens on the farm during the winter? For most farmers, the busiest times of the year are during the spring and fall. The spring...
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...
Fun Christmas Activities for Youth
We have put together a list of fun and festive Christmas activities for parents and teachers to try with the kids. From farm-themed...
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!...
Christmas Crafts!
Decorating for the holidays? Need a fun art project for the classroom? Check out these fun Christmas crafts! Find the tutorials in the...
Winter Hazard Prep 101
It’s all about awareness, planning and communication. By Natalie Noble for Ag for Life Old Man Winter is back and if previous years are...
Festive Cranberry Activities!
In Canada, most cranberries are grown in British Columbia and Quebec. They are bright red on the outside like strawberries and cherries,...
World Soil Day 2022: Taking care of our invisible ecosystem
To the naked eye, it looks like there’s not much going on when it comes to soil. But beneath our feet there is an unseen interplay...
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