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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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agforlife
Feb 17, 20234 min read
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...
agforlife
Feb 13, 20231 min read
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....
agforlife
Feb 11, 20235 min read
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...
agforlife
Feb 11, 20234 min read
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...
agforlife
Feb 9, 20233 min read
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...
agforlife
Jan 26, 20233 min read
YYC Beeswax
For Lisa Graham, the Queen Bee behind YYC Beeswax, starting a business around beeswax products wasn’t something she always planned on...
agforlife
Jan 26, 20231 min read
Valentine's Day Fun
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agforlife
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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...
agforlife
Jan 6, 20233 min read
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...
agforlife
Dec 23, 20221 min read
The Story of Food - Beef
Explore The Story of Food and learn how beef makes it from farm to table. This special publication is tailored for Junior and Senior high...
agforlife
Dec 7, 20221 min read
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,...
agforlife
Dec 5, 20223 min read
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...
agforlife
Nov 25, 20221 min read
World Soil Day Activities
SOIL... it nourishes our plants, stores water and supports all wildlife… but we don’t often think about it, because it’s underneath our...
agforlife
Nov 25, 20223 min read
Farm Families: Kirk's Alpaca Farm
Kirk’s Alpaca Farm, located in Three Hills, Alberta, between Calgary and Edmonton, is a great place for families and curious individuals...
agforlife
Nov 24, 20223 min read
November is Canada Career Month!
All across country, Career Month in November signals a time for youth and adults to focus on their future career choices. Agriculture is...
agforlife
Nov 1, 20222 min read
Tricky Treats
Making the perfect candy is not an easy job. Candy takes a whole team of people to make! Here are a few jobs that people do that help...
agforlife
Oct 31, 20222 min read
The Prairie Girl Country Grill
Nestled in the small hamlet of Cessford, Alberta, lies The Prairie Girl Country Grill. Owned and operated by Mandy Griffith, a rancher...
agforlife
Oct 5, 20221 min read
Too Cute to Spook: Five DIY Farm Animal Costumes for Halloween
Halloween is quickly approaching, which means it's time to choose a costume. Halloween first originated from a harvest festival, so why...
agforlife
Oct 4, 20224 min read
Faces of Agriculture: Kim McConnell
Cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and marketing communications within the agriculture space Early on in life, Kim...
agforlife
Sep 21, 20221 min read
Canning and Preserving
Preserving fresh foods through water bath canning, pressure canning and fermentation can help reduce household food waste. Try this...
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