Sheep Pom-Pom Craft
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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!
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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!
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Did you know that most wool comes from sheep? Many hobbies use wool yarn to create something new! Knitters, crocheters, and weavers can...
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agforlife
- Jan 11, 2021
- 3 min
2021 -A Season for Growth
As we welcome a new year, we are presented with an opportunity for a fresh start. Often times audacious “resolutions” build momentum in...
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agforlife
- Jan 4, 2021
- 1 min
Why Does My Stomach Rumble When I am Hungry?
After eating, your stomach muscles contact to push food through the intestines. With an empty stomach, this still happens, but with...
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agforlife
- Jan 2, 2021
- 1 min
Where's the Beef?
In this Know Your Food podcast episode we talk to Kelly Smith-Fraser, who is a cattle rancher from central Alberta. Kelly walks us...
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agforlife
- Jan 2, 2021
- 1 min
Know Your Food Podcast
In this episode, we talk to Keith Gregory, who is the General Manager of Cattleland Feedyards near Strathmore in southern Alberta. Keith...
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agforlife
- Jan 1, 2021
- 1 min
Safety Spotlight
In this first Agriculture for Life Safety Spotlight episode, Candy Parker from the Foothills Fire Department provides tips on water...
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agforlife
- Jan 1, 2021
- 1 min
A Tasty Taste of Agriculture
Making your own farm fresh salad dressing is a snap, and something the kids can easily lend a hand with. Try this amazing Canadian farm...
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agforlife
- Dec 31, 2020
- 4 min
Youth in AG-Tion: Emmett Sawyer
Spreading agriculture awareness through the airwaves. Growing up on a mixed grain and cattle farm, Emmett Sawyer was involved in...
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agforlife
- Dec 28, 2020
- 3 min
What is Food Security?
In Canada, it’s common to find a grocery store, convenience store, or even a farmers’ market in your area. How often have you visited,...
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agforlife
- Dec 22, 2020
- 1 min
Grow a Gratitude Garden
Grow your very own gratitude garden and watch the good things in your life flourish! This craft is a simple and fun way to reflect on all...
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agforlife
- Dec 22, 2020
- 1 min
What is Gluten?
Gluten is a protein found in most grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. It is found in the endosperm (a type of tissue...
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agforlife
- Dec 21, 2020
- 2 min
A Fragrant Bark
Cinnamon reminds me of the holidays. The smell and taste brings me to a magical place. Once an exotic spice that only the wealthy could...
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agforlife
- Dec 21, 2020
- 1 min
Mindfulness Colouring Pages
Colouring can be a useful tool for relaxation, and it's not just for kids! Colouring has been shown to have similar effects as...
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agforlife
- Dec 21, 2020
- 4 min
Youth Resources - Taking Care of Your Mental Health
The Mental Health Commission of Canada, along with allied mental health organizations, have been working hard over the past several...
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agforlife
- Dec 19, 2020
- 1 min
Let's Talk Turkey
It's holiday season and for many this includes a family gathering and a feast of turkey. We recently visited with Laurel Winter of...
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agforlife
- Dec 17, 2020
- 1 min
'Tis the Season to Enjoy Cranberries!
This month in our Story of Food series we are featuring - Cranberries. We recently had a visit with Bruce May at CranWest Farms who...
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agforlife
- Dec 16, 2020
- 1 min
Home Grown: Abandoned Alberta
As part of our Homegrown series, we recently zoomed in to chat with Joe Chowaniec about his new book 'Abandoned Alberta.' The history of...
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agforlife
- Dec 16, 2020
- 1 min
Strategic. Action. Plan.
In the second edition of Ag for Life's Nourishing Minds Lunch and Learn series, I had the opportunity to visit with Kim McConnell,...
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agforlife
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
Bird Feeder Craft
This super simple craft will have birds flocking to your yard!
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agforlife
- Dec 15, 2020
- 4 min
The Pandemic – Impact on Youth Mental Health
Youth in Canada have faced many unforeseen challenges this school year. Challenges such as navigating the new restrictions imposed...
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