Reading Time: < 1 minute Seventeen southern Alberta families were recipients of the BMO Farm Family Awards at the Calgary Stampede. Each year, the municipal districts in southern Alberta nominate one family, who are honoured at a reception, and given a family photograph session, a personalized farm gate sign, and rodeo tickets. The Stampede also posts a history and biography […] Read more
Seventeen southern Alberta farm families honoured
Take a break and grab some agricultural learning
Summer’s always busy but getting away from the farm for a day can really pay off
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s back-to-school season for farmers with a spate of field schools and workshops coming up following the end of seeding. Here are three reasons to spend a day away from the farm and at school: No. 1: It pays Field days are not just about listening to the experts, they’re also events where farmers are […] Read more
Rural Alberta students promote ag in Calgary
Acme high school students became teachers for a day
Reading Time: < 1 minute Two high school students from Acme — Monique Uittenbogerd and Maria Penner — recently became teachers for the day, educating over 100 Little Green Thumbs elementary students in Calgary about life on the farm. The Little Green Thumbs program is part of Ag for Life’s educational outreach efforts and informs 5,000 students across Alberta about […] Read more
Farming Smarter cancels spring crop walks
Producer-run research organization urges farmers to lobby new government for more dollars
Reading Time: 2 minutes A funding shortfall has prompted Farming Smarter to cancel its spring crop walks for 2015. The shortfall resulted from cutbacks by the outgoing Progressive Conservative government, said Ken Coles, general manager of the farmer-run research organization based in Lethbridge. “Even if the new provincial government decides to keep or improve the AOF (Agriculture Opportunities Fund) […] Read more
Beef branding down in Mexico
Top chefs and the business community attend two-day event
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canada Beef launched its first brand series in Mexico City earlier this month. The agency hosted some of the country’s top chefs, as well as the business community, at the two-day event. “Mexico is an innovative culinary leader in beef and at the forefront of new and interesting flavours,” said Jorge Mendez, Canada Beef’s director […] Read more
People make the difference in Outstanding Young Farmer program
Participants say the chance to connect with innovative farmers is at the heart of the program that showcases producers under the age of 40
Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s been a changing of the guard, but last year’s winners are still pumped about their experience as the province’s Outstanding Young Farmers and their trip to the finals in Quebec City in November. “Phenomenal is the best word I can find,” said Nicole Brousseau, who operates Moo-Lait Family Farms with husband Richard near St. […] Read more
Farmers can kick tires and talk shop at 31st Agri-Trade farm show
With more than 425 exhibitors and an even bigger floor space, Agri-Trade is the place to check out new equipment and connect with old friends
Reading Time: 2 minutes Central Alberta’s biggest farm show is back and the 31st edition of Agri-Trade is bigger than ever, with new exhibitors, new spaces, and, of course, new equipment for farmers to explore. “I think they’re going to be very impressed with the exhibitor mix we have in the show,” said show manager Dianne Smirl. “If you’re […] Read more
Garlic festival a joyous (and odorous) celebration
Andrew festival showcases garlic and celebrates the village’s Ukrainian heritage
Reading Time: 2 minutes For 16 years, residents of the town of Andrew have gathered to celebrate the stinking rose — and every year, more and more visitors join them. “It’s just grown tremendously,” said Carri Hrehorets, president of the Andrew Agricultural Society in the village of 400 located an hour’s drive northeast of Edmonton. “We get about 1,000 […] Read more
Battle of the Breeds still going strong after 25 years
Ten horse breeds pitted against one another in trail riding, barrel racing
Reading Time: < 1 minute From fully feathered Gypsy Vanners to pipsqueak ponies, the Battle of the Breeds horse competition is a spectacle that tests the versatility, bravery and speed of each horse. The event, now 25 years old, pits 10 breeds against one another in trail riding and barrel racing. The trail course at the Spruce Meadows equestrian complex […] Read more
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