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March 1, 2026

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Youth Speak Up for Agriculture at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 15, 2025

Youth from across the province put agriculture front and centre at the Youth Agriculture Speaking Championships,…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 1 – Drought, Hail, Calgary Stampede and BASF’s Growing Home Program

Craig Lester July 15, 2025

In Episode 1 of the RRC podcast we chat about the drought situation across the prairies,…

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Nuffield Canada Celebrates 75 Years in the Yukon

Craig Lester June 29, 2025

Nuffield Canada celebrated the milestone by touring farms and ag businesses in the Yukon with the…

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The Nuffield Scholarship: An Opportunity of a Lifetime

Craig Lester June 22, 2025

The Nuffield Scholarship is a prestigious, rural, thought-leadership program available to Canadians who are involved in…

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AgKnow Looking for Feedback From Industry

Craig Lester June 15, 2025

AgKnow, the Alberta Farm Mental Health network, is looking to the agriculture industry to provide feedback…

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Alberta Canola Working to Increase Agricultural and Canola Oil Literacy with Urban Audiences

Craig Lester June 15, 2025

Building up agriculture literacy amongst urban consumers is crucial in continuing to build and maintain a…

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Seven Students Awarded CABEF Scholarships for Agricultural Excellence

Craig Lester June 15, 2025

Seven students from across Canada have received $2,500 scholarships to support their post-secondary studies in agriculture…

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AgTech Start-Up Looks to Snuff Out Farm Equipment Fires

Craig Lester June 10, 2025

Agtech start-up Chariot Command uses camera-based technology to monitor the mechanical health of farm equipment, with…

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How to Start A Relationship with Your New Veterinarian

Craig Lester June 8, 2025

Dr. Tommy Ware from Veterinary Agri-Health Services says that the relationship starts with the first phone…

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Tele-Medicine Changing the Way Producers Connect With Vets

Craig Lester June 1, 2025

Tele-medicine is gaining ground as a practical tool, allowing producers to consult with their vets remotely…

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No Cutting Corners: Unlocking the Potential of Dryland Corners

Craig Lester May 23, 2025

A full-fledged research initiative at Farming Smarter to explore how farmers manage, dryland corners of irrigated…

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Event Aims to Strengthen Producer-Veterinarian Relationships

Craig Lester May 22, 2025

An upcoming event, organized by REACH Ag Strategies in Airdrie aims to help livestock producers build…

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Drought Situation Improves Across Prairies

Craig Lester May 18, 2025

An updated Canadian drought monitor has been issued. It shows conditions have eased for much of…

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Medicine Hat Set to Host Inaugural Farm and Ranch Show This June

Craig Lester May 11, 2025

The Cypress Farm and Ranch Show will take place June 12–14 in Medicine Hat, coinciding with…

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Agricultural Groups Urge Action from Re-Elected Liberal Minority Government

Craig Lester May 4, 2025

With the federal election in the rearview mirror, agricultural groups across the country are letting the…

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New Tool Revolutionizing On-Farm Trials

Craig Lester May 3, 2025

The future of on-farm plot trials lies in digital platforms like DFI, which allow producers to…

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Hands-On Ranching Skills for Women Highlight New Alberta Camp

Craig Lester April 27, 2025

A new opportunity for women looking to gain hands-on ranching experience is coming to Alberta in…

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Innovation on the Farm: Jessica Carlyon Brings Back a Game-Changing Tool

Craig Lester April 27, 2025

Jessica Carlyon builds and sells a slick tool that cuts, pulls and wraps bale string or…

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Federal Agriculture Candidates Debate Sector’s Future in CFA-Led Forum

Craig Lester April 20, 2025

Federal candidates debated the future of Canadian ag during the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s Agriculture Leaders’…

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Vibrant Atmosphere Marks Return of Farm-Her Artisan Market in Northern Alberta

Craig Lester April 20, 2025

The Farm-Her Artisan Market drew a large and enthusiastic crowd celebrating a busy day filled with…

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