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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..
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agforlife
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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...
agforlife
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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...
agforlife
Nov 30, 20241 min read
agforlife
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Why Are Barns Red?
Red barns are a hallmark of Alberta’s landscape, nearly as ubiquitous as the fields they’re built on. The iconic red paint wasn’t...
agforlife
Nov 22, 20240 min read
agforlife
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Winter Sprout 2024–25 Sources
Hi Sprouts! When you write something using information that you found somewhere else, like in a book or on a website, it's important to...
agforlife
Nov 2, 20242 min read
How to deal with Halloween Pumpkin Food Waste
Jack-o’-lanterns are a Halloween tradition that goes way back. But once trick-or-treating and spooky celebrations come to an end, it...
agforlife
Oct 5, 20241 min read
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 1, 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
Sep 25, 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 22, 20244 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 20, 20242 min read
Truth and Reconciliation Week Classroom Activities
As we approach Truth and Reconciliation week and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we want to acknowledge and honour the...
agforlife
Sep 18, 20241 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 16, 20242 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, 20241 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 15, 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 13, 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 11, 20243 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...
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