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March 1, 2026

Craig Lester

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Farmer-Led Research Driving Innovation in Alberta’s North

Craig Lester April 20, 2025

SARDA Ag Research, based in Falher, conducts unbiased research on a range of topics, from crop…

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Carmangay Farmer Honoured for Lifelong Commitment to Soil Conservation

Craig Lester April 14, 2025

Soil conservation has long been a cornerstone of Kevin Auch’s approach to farming, a legacy passed…

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2025 Edition of Alberta Blue Book Available for Order

Craig Lester April 14, 2025

The 2025 edition of the Alberta Blue Book has arrived. The book is collaboratively produced by…

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Plot2Farm Delivering On-Farm Research Success

Craig Lester April 13, 2025

A program bringing research to the farm is again looking for farmers to participate. Alberta Grains…

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Canadian Farmland Values Continue to Climb, Alberta Sees Boost in Irrigated Land Demand

Craig Lester April 13, 2025

Farmland values across Canada continued their steady upward trend in 2024, with the average price of…

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Nuffield Scholarship Opens Doors to Global Agricultural Leadership

Craig Lester April 6, 2025

Applications are now open for the prestigious Nuffield Canada Scholarships, which provide $20,000 in funding for…

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Community and Agriculture: Farm-Her Artisan Market Back for Second Year in Falher

Craig Lester March 23, 2025

The Farm-Her Artisan Market is set to return bringing a vibrant showcase of local and regional…

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Breaking Barriers: 20/20 Seed Labs President to Share Insights on Women’s Challenges in Male-Dominated Industries at AWC West 2025

Craig Lester March 9, 2025

Sarah Foster’s presentation at the Advancing Women in Agriculture will offer a candid look at the…

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AWC West: Building Blocks: Workshop Aims to Build Team Work Skills

Craig Lester February 23, 2025

Foundations of Team Work, Brick by Brick, one of the many workshops 'that will be held…

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The Power of Participation: How Farmers Can Influence the Future of Their Industry

Craig Lester February 23, 2025

Farmers across the province put in extra time to sit on commissions and marketing boards to…

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From the Farm to the World: How the Hynes Are Changing the Conversation About Dairy

Craig Lester February 22, 2025

Pete and Paula Hynes, dairy farmers Ireland., are not only experts in their field, but also…

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Reach Ranch Talks: Bridging the Gap for Local Farmers and Ranchers

Craig Lester February 18, 2025

Reach Agricultural Strategies' Ashley Nicholls is set to debut a new initiative aimed at making agricultural…

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Empowering Communities to Save Lives: A Mother’s Fight for AED Education

Craig Lester February 16, 2025

When faced with a life and death situation requiring the use of an AED, many people…

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Exploring a World Without Cows: A New Documentary Offers Insight into Livestock Production Debate

Craig Lester February 15, 2025

A new documentary delves into the complex debate surrounding livestock production and the potential impact of…

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New Crisis Line Offers Mental Health Support for Canadian Farmers

Craig Lester February 9, 2025

A new crisis line aimed at supporting the mental health of Canadian farmers has been launched…

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Farmer Reflects on First Year as a Director with the Alberta Canola Board

Craig Lester February 9, 2025

Jeff Frost, a farmer from the Olds area, is nearing the end of his first year…

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Revolutionizing Weed Management: Alberta Farmer Embraces Cutting-Edge Technology

Craig Lester February 7, 2025

Steve Larocque, a progressive farmer from Three Hills, Alberta, is passionate about finding smarter solutions to…

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Ashley Nicholls Brings Low-Stress People Handling to Advancing Women in Agriculture West 2025

Craig Lester February 7, 2025

The workshop will focus on Low-Stress People Handling and effective communication on the farm at the…

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Canadian Mycotoxin Trends: Insights from Alltech’s 2024 Harvest Analysis

Craig Lester February 5, 2025

The latest findings from the Alltech 2024 Canadian Harvest Analysis reveal a mixed outlook for mycotoxin…

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Canola Farmers Vote to Raise Service Charge Amid Rising Costs

Craig Lester February 5, 2025

Alberta canola growers have voted to increase the canola service charge from $1.00 to $1.75 per…

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