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June 15, 2026

Craig Lester

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RRC Ag Day Grande Prairie (Saskatoon Lake Hall) – November 8

Craig Lester November 1, 2022

For the first time since February, 2020, RRC Ag Days is returning to in-person events with…

  • Business
  • farm management
  • News
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  • RRC Podcast

FCC AgExpert: Combining data with your gut feeling to make farm management decisions

Craig Lester September 29, 2022

We are speaking with Senior Product Owner Janelle Wells from FCC AgExpert about the importance of…

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RRC in Conversation: Jillian Byers, Andrea Stroeve-Sawa and Adrienne Ivey

Craig Lester September 10, 2022

Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Shipwheel Cattle Feeders, Adrienne Ivey of Evergreen Cattle Co., from Ituna, Saskatchewan and…

  • Beef
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Blue Ridge Farms: Building Topsoil and Community Through Regenerative Farming

Craig Lester September 10, 2022

When Jillian and Brett Byers consider the daily routines on their farm in Blue Ridge, Alberta,…

  • farm management
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  • Tech

FCC AgExpert: Online Farm Record Security and Developing a Network

Craig Lester August 26, 2022

FCC AgExpert Senior Product Owner Bryan Prystupa talks about the measures they take to enhance farm…

  • farm management
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PODCAST: Moving Your Farm Records Online

Craig Lester August 15, 2022

Have you moved your farm records online? FCC AgExpert's April Popadynec talks about ditching the pen…

  • County Voice - The Alberta Ag Podcast
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County Voice Podcast: Strathmore Stampede takes over August long weekend

Craig Lester July 30, 2022

The August Long Weekend is always a busy one in Strathmore, Alberta as the Strathmore Stampede…

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20/20 Seed Lab

Grain Drying Study Looking for Farmers

Craig Lester July 10, 2022

Lethbridge (Rural Roots Canada) – Researchers at Lethbridge College involved with a grain-drying study are looking…

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Researchers Look at Viability of No Fence Collars on Canadian Prairies

Craig Lester July 6, 2022

Research is about to start at Olds College on whether no fence collars for cattle that…

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Newell District 4-H Youth Wrap Up Year with Annual Show and Sale

Craig Lester June 25, 2022

The donor steer at the Newell District 4-H Show and Sale sells eight times raising $46,000…

  • County Voice - The Alberta Ag Podcast
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PODCAST: What Does the Heavy Rain in Alberta Mean for Crops?

Craig Lester June 17, 2022

Alberta Wheat and Barley Commission's Jeremy Boychyn talks about what farmers should be on the lookout…

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Campaign Raises Beef with Health Canada Proposal

Craig Lester June 15, 2022

A proposal by Health Canada to label ground beef and pork as high in saturated fat,…

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RRC Ag Days Goes International: Costa Rica

Craig Lester June 11, 2022

Rural Roots Canada, in partnership with Leader Tours, is excited to offer a new RRC Ag…

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Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference Set to Return to Calgary

Craig Lester June 8, 2022

For the first time since 2019, the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference is set to take…

  • County Voice - The Alberta Ag Podcast
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  • RRC Podcast
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Snowpack Levels in Mountains Strong as Growing Season Begins

Craig Lester May 19, 2022

As soil conditions remain extremely dry across the province of Alberta, one saving grace may be…

  • farm management
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  • Succession and Estate

Banker Plays Key Role in Farm Succession Planning

Craig Lester May 17, 2022

Succession planning is an imperative part of building a striving farm business, which is why it…

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Moisture levels vary across Alberta

Craig Lester May 3, 2022

As farmers start seeding, Meteorologist David Spence takes a look at precipitation levels since harvest and…

  • Crops
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Nitrogen Quest

Craig Lester April 28, 2022

Have you thought about making sure your plant has a steady and continuous nitrogen source throughout…

  • cattle
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Communication key in preparing for livestock emergencies

Craig Lester April 17, 2022

Communication is key in preparing and dealing with farm emergencies.

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Planning reduces stress during calving season

Craig Lester April 6, 2022

Calving season is a hectic time, but there are many things you can do to make…

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