Reading Time: 2 minutes The Alberta Order of Excellence will be bestowed upon two members of the agriculture community this fall, with Nichole Neubauer of Medicine Hat and John Scott of Longview both recieving the province’s highest honour.
Agriculture well represented in 2025 Alberta Order of Excellence
Two members of southern Alberta’s agriculture community to receive province’s highest honour
Olds College appoints new president and CEO
Alberta ag school ‘confident’ in long time staff member
Reading Time: < 1 minute Olds College has appointed Debbie Thompson as its new president and CEO.
Regenerative agriculture gains ground but challenges remain
Regenerative agriculture has become more popular in the Prairies, but challenges remain for farmers transitioning to regenerative practices
Reading Time: 5 minutes Regenerative agriculture has been gaining ground in the Prairies, but there is still much to learn about regenerative practices for farmers who are making the switch.
New dean at Olds College
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta’s Olds College has a new dean for its agriculture-related programs.
Urban school farm opens world of opportunity to British teens
Students from the underprivileged community have won acclaim at ag fairs, and some have gone on to be farmers, vets
The rural life of rearing rare breed sheep and nurturing alpacas is a world away for many urban teenagers. Yet a British school near Liverpool has opened its pupils to a wealth of jobs in agriculture and the benefits of nature with its own farm.