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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

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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

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Educators invited to Ethiopia to learn about global hunger

By Canadian Foodgrains bank Release April 18, 2019

Applications are being taken for a Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s youth educators’ tour to Ethiopia in August. Anyone who is an educator of youth or young adults is welcome to apply, including, school teachers, 4-H leaders, and church youth leaders. The delegation will learn about food security issues in Ethiopia, visit communities receiving support from the […] Read more

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4-H scholarships open until May 31

By Staff April 16, 2019

There are a number of 4-H Canada scholarships available and applications are being accepted until May 31. The Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction is open to senior youth members who have “outstanding accomplishments” in leadership. The scholarships, sponsored by CN Rail, are worth $20,000 over four years. There are 15 John Deere Canada scholarships, for […] Read more

“We need to be able to engage kids in more hands-on learning,” says Mark Turner (left), who with fellow teacher Matt Chomistek (right) will offer kids an alternative way of learning at The Farm, a unique program that swaps the classroom for a farm environment.

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New type of school offers fresh air and fresh thinking

By Jennifer Blair April 5, 2019

Every day for the past six years, Lindsey Morrison’s son has asked her, ‘Mommy, do I have to go to school today?’ “I started to think of school as a jail sentence for him,” said the Airdrie-area mother. “For him, it’s just not a good fit for how he learns. It’s not a good fit […] Read more

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New post-diploma program for agriculture technology

Applications open in fall 2019

By Olds College April 2, 2019

The province has approved Olds College to offer a new post-diploma certificate in Agriculture Technology Integration. Designed for students who already hold a diploma or degree, the new certificate will provide them with an understanding of how related technologies and components interact to provide accurate information and real-time monitoring and controls to the agriculture producer. […] Read more

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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

Educators invited to Ethiopia to learn about global hunger

4-H scholarships open until May 31

New type of school offers fresh air and fresh thinking

New post-diploma program for agriculture technology

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