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June 16, 2026

Craig Lester

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Alberta Agricultural Service Boards look to future as they celebrate 75 years

Craig Lester January 28, 2020

Representatives from Agricultural Service Boards across Alberta converged on Banff last week to discuss issues, network…

  • Crops
  • Farming Smarter
  • News
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Farming Smarter Podcast: Ryan Mercer – Farmer led Research

Craig Lester January 25, 2020

Farming Smarter General Manager Ken Coles and southern Alberta farmer Ryan Mercer go in-depth on the…

  • Bull and Cattle Sales
  • cattle
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  • TEAM Market Report

TEAM Cattle Market Report: January 24, 2020

Craig Lester January 25, 2020

Slaughter cattle were steady, while heavier feeders were under pressure and lighter cattle were fully steady.…

  • Bull and Cattle Sales
  • cattle
  • livestock
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  • TEAM Market Report

TEAM Cattle Market Report: January 17, 2020

Craig Lester January 17, 2020

This week both slaughter and feeder cattle were steady. The TEAM report is a snapshot of…

  • GrainsWest Podcast
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The GrainsWest Podcast: Coping with the Harvest from Hell

Craig Lester January 17, 2020

The 2019/20 crop year was heartbreaking. Early snow has stranded crops in the field, creating stress…

  • Growing the Future Podcast
  • Tech
  • TV

Growing the Future Podcast: Brianna Elliot

Craig Lester January 13, 2020

In this conversation with Brianna Elliot, "techgronomist" at Olds College, we cover some new and interesting…

  • Business
  • cattle
  • livestock
  • News
  • TEAM Market Report

TEAM Cattle Market Report: January 10, 2020

Craig Lester January 11, 2020

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: Slaughter and Feeder cattle were stronger.

  • Education
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  • RRC Rolling Hills Ag Day
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Dirt to Dinner: New book aims to educate kids about agriculture

Craig Lester January 9, 2020

Dirt to Dinner's aim is to educate kids about the work it takes to produce the…

  • AAAF
  • News
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Pesticides and water bodies research focus of talk at AAAF In-Service Training

Craig Lester January 7, 2020

A researcher from the University of Manitoba is touting the work her students are doing in…

  • Advancing Ag
  • Grain
  • livestock
  • Livestock care and welfare
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RRC Ag Days set for Fort Macleod in February

Craig Lester January 5, 2020

Grazing practices, grain marketing strategies, animal nutrition, succession planning, and much more will be featured at…

  • Advancing Ag
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Advancing Ag: Meet Jordyn Prior

Craig Lester January 3, 2020

Jordyn Prior is a participant in the Advancing Ag program. Prior grew up on a mixed…

  • Advancing Women Conference
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Students network and learn at Advancing Women in Agriculture Conferences

Craig Lester January 3, 2020

Students from across the country and internationally have the opportunity to network and learn at Advancing…

  • Grain
  • Growing the Future Podcast
  • News
  • TV

Growing the Future Podcast: Mike Witkowicz

Craig Lester January 3, 2020

Mike Witkowicz is the Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at Ag Exchange Group which provides…

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Food Careers: Episode #2 – Coffee Business Built on Community & Charm

Craig Lester December 30, 2019

Jill Harvie interviews Brooke Mierke from Didsbury, Alberta about her restaurant called Vintage Coffee Bar. During…

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Ag Thoughts with Emmett: Connor McKinnon Runs a Cattle Bed and Breakfast?

Craig Lester December 27, 2019

Emmett Sawyer chats with Connor McKinnon, a 3rd year student at the University of Lethbridge, about…

  • Growing the Future Podcast
  • News
  • TV

Growing the Future Podcast: Brent Nicol

Craig Lester December 24, 2019

If you are trying to figure out precision ag for your farm, this is one episode…

  • AAAF
  • farm management
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Leading change in farm organizations and businesses

Craig Lester December 24, 2019

Attainability Group Founder Jeff Couillard believes all leaders should understand how to lead your farm organization…

  • AAAF
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FULL INTERVIEW: Sebastien Dutrisac named new president of AAAF

Craig Lester December 19, 2019

The full interview with Sebastien Dutrisac, from Northern Sunrise County, who was elected as the new…

  • Advancing Women Conference
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FMC gives a taste of National Farm Leadership program at AWCA

Craig Lester December 18, 2019

The National Farm Leadership program from Farm Management Canada, which launched in September, empowers farmers who…

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  • News
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  • Research
  • The Growing Point Podcast
  • Wheat

The Growing Point: Dr. Richard Cuthbert (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) on Falling Number (FN)

Craig Lester December 18, 2019

On this episode they chat with Dr. Richard Cuthbert (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) about Falling Number…

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