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Conny Kappler, a market gardener and agriculture enthusiast, had always wanted to write a book. Her first book ‘Dirt to Dinner’ was launched in January and is intended as a resource for Classroom Agriculture Program volunteers.

New Alberta book aims to connect kids with their dinner

By Alexis Kienlen February 7, 2020

When Conny Kappler decided to write a children’s book about how food is produced, she didn’t have to look far for subject material. In fact, 90 per cent of the photos in her new book — Dirt to Dinner — come from the market garden she operates near Rolling Hills, south of Brooks. “I want […] Read more

École Lacombe Composite High School’s Ecovision Club has grown from a single solar power system on the school’s roof to a thriving microbusiness.

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Students get hands-on education in sustainable food production

By Jennifer Blair January 24, 2020

“Words without action are meaningless.” Teacher Steven Schultz couldn’t have predicted the effect those words would have when he said them in class one day 15 years ago. But at least one student took them to heart: She decided she wanted to take École Lacombe Composite High School off the electrical grid. She gathered a […] Read more

Livestock, Machinery & Shop, Weather

New livestock transport rules include grace period for all sectors

By Dave Bedard December 20, 2019

Enforcement of new federal rules for livestock transport, due to take effect Feb. 20, will focus on handler education and awareness for the first two years — and across all affected livestock species, not just cattle. The now-amended Humane Transportation of Animals regulations are meant to focus on the time frames during which animals are […] Read more

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“Smart” ag school now accepting applications

By Staff October 9, 2019

A new school dedicated to agricultural tech is now open for business and accepting applications from students wanting to specialize in precision ag and other leading-edge technologies. “This is a historic day for Olds College,” said college president Stuart Cullum. “The launch of the Werklund School of Agriculture Technology is a profound statement of our […] Read more

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Ag sector growth will take investments in skills, tech now: RBC

By GFM Staff August 28, 2019

One of Canada’s big six banks bets the agriculture sector’s gross domestic product could rise by nearly 60 per cent over the next decade if it were to have enough people, capital and access to new technology where ag lives. A report released by RBC on Tuesday titled “Farmer 4.0” estimates Canadian ag GDP could […] Read more

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Farm management scholarship available

Application deadline is Sept. 15

By Staff August 19, 2019

Canadian farmers have an opportunity to win the Robert L. Ross Memorial Scholarship to attend the Canadian Total Excellence in Agricultural Management (CTEAM) program. The program offers detailed financial, marketing and human relations management skills for producers, who use their own operation as a case study. It is put on by Agri-Food Management Excellence, the […] Read more

Lakeland College’s new 14,000-square-foot animal health clinic is modelled after a functioning vet clinic, giving students the hands-on training they need to enter the work world.

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Student-managed farms at Lakeland College work to reflect the industries they serve

No ivory towers when students are running the show

By Jennifer Blair August 9, 2019

Students are running the show at Lakeland College, and that’s just how they — and their prospective employers — like it. “Our student-led model has really been our big success at the college,” said Geoff Brown, associate dean of agricultural sciences. “On our student-managed farms, we really try to mimic the industries we’re in. We’re […] Read more

‘For years, I have written every minister of agriculture, education, and health — asking them to make farm safety education part of the elementary health and safety curriculum. Not one has shown any interest.’ – Marion Leithead

Opinion

Opinion: An open letter to Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen

To be effective, farm safety education must be part of the regular curriculum in elementary schools

By Marion Leithead July 15, 2019

Following your appointment as Alberta’s agriculture minister, you were praised for being “smart, grounded, and ‘a stand-up guy.’” Let’s hope everything I’ve read about you will prove true. But based on past experience, I am somewhat cynical, as I have asked your predecessors to take action on embedding effective farm safety within the elementary curricula… […] Read more

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Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation scholarships awarded

By Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation July 10, 2019

Emily Gross of Bow Island is one of six recipients of this year’s $2,500 Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation scholarship. The scholarships are awarded to students entering or currently pursuing an agricultural or agri-food-related program at a Canadian college, university or technical institution. They are awarded based on a combination of leadership attributes, and an essay […] Read more

The Discover Science initiative is aimed at encouraging 4-H’ers to develop skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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New program will encourage 4-H’ers to develop STEM skills

By 4-H Canada Release May 15, 2019

A new initiative will give 4-H’ers the opportunity to develop their skills and interest in the area of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — a group of subjects known as STEM. For the first year of this initiative, 4-H clubs will take part in a science experiment ‘in a box.’ “With this initiative, our goal […] Read more

JBS to buy U.S. meat processor Empire Packing

Grain Commission’s chief announces retirement

Tile drainpipe supplier AccuPipe changes hands

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JBS to buy U.S. meat processor Empire Packing

Grain Commission’s chief announces retirement

Tile drainpipe supplier AccuPipe changes hands

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New Alberta book aims to connect kids with their dinner

Students get hands-on education in sustainable food production

New livestock transport rules include grace period for all sectors

“Smart” ag school now accepting applications

Ag sector growth will take investments in skills, tech now: RBC

Farm management scholarship available

Student-managed farms at Lakeland College work to reflect the industries they serve

Opinion: An open letter to Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen

Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation scholarships awarded

New program will encourage 4-H’ers to develop STEM skills

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