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June 19, 2026

Craig Lester

  • 4-H
  • Beef
  • News

4-H members show off growth and work ethic come show time

Craig Lester May 27, 2017

4-H members know all about growth, they see their projects grow over the course of the…

  • Government
  • Grain
  • News
  • politics

Farmers hope Transportation Modernization Act brings accountability

Craig Lester May 26, 2017

The Chair of the Alberta Barley Commission says the Transportation Modernization Act will make sure everyone…

  • cattle
  • Event
  • livestock
  • News

Canadian Beef Industry Conference to focus on connectivity

Craig Lester May 22, 2017

The Canadian Beef Industry Conference is growing after a successful event last year. The theme of…

  • Education
  • Event
  • Lifestyle
  • livestock
  • News

Ag For Life’s #farmbabies17 contest picking up momentum

Craig Lester May 16, 2017

With only a few weeks left to go in Ag For Life's #farmbabies17 photo contest, organizers…

  • food
  • News
  • Wheat

AWC touts Life’s Simple Ingredient as a recipe for success

Craig Lester May 8, 2017

The Alberta Wheat Commission is going back to basics with its new consumer marketing campaign.

  • food
  • News

Producing food year-round in Canada’s north

Craig Lester May 7, 2017

Year-round food production in Canada’s north will soon be possible thanks to a Yukon-based agriculture company…

  • Business
  • CanFax Market Drivers Report
  • cattle
  • livestock
  • News

CanFax – Rural Roots Canada Spring Market Drivers Report

Craig Lester April 28, 2017

CanFax Manager and Senior Analyst Brian Perillat talks about the contributing factors, which led to the…

  • Advancing Women Conference
  • News

Agricultural leader calls for more women in leadership roles

Craig Lester April 25, 2017

A leader in the North American agriculture community says there needs to be more women voices…

  • News

Young Farmers ‘Rock the Farm’

Craig Lester April 4, 2017

Young farmers from across Alberta gathered in Calgary recently to network, learn about succession planning, spraying…

  • Event
  • News

Innovative ideas ‘push the envelope’ at 2017 AFAC Livestock Care Conference

Craig Lester April 4, 2017

What forces are shaping the future of farm animal care? How can producers keep profitable and…

  • News

New first aid course tailored for farmers

Craig Lester March 18, 2017

A first aid program with the aim of equipping anyone who works on a farm with…

  • Advancing Women Conference
  • Event
  • News

Advancing Women in Agriculture West Conference 2017 Wrap-up

Craig Lester March 9, 2017

RRC's Kara Oosterhuis reports on the 2017 Advancing Women in Agriculture West Conference, which took place…

  • Advancing Women Conference
  • Event
  • News

A Mirror, box of tissue, roll of duct tape and a 2×4: Tools for Family Farm Succession Planning

Craig Lester March 7, 2017

Jolene Brown is no stranger to dealing with the often turbulent business world of the family…

  • Advancing Women Conference
  • Event
  • News

Women in agriculture encouraged to seize opportunity, do something extraordinary

Craig Lester March 4, 2017

Sharon MacLeod, Vice President of Unilever North America, who spoke at Advancing Women East Conference in…

  • News

New mentoring program hopes to grow more leaders in cropping sector

Craig Lester February 27, 2017

A new program looking to foster new leaders in the cropping sector in Alberta has been…

  • Bull and Cattle Sales
  • cattle
  • livestock
  • News

Soderglen ecstatic with 2017 Bull sale results

Craig Lester February 26, 2017

Another year, another packed house at the sale ring for Soderglen Ranches as cattle producers from…

  • Event
  • food
  • News

VIDEO: Farmers talk food and why they are passionate about producing it

Craig Lester February 16, 2017

Farmers and ranchers from across the country are sharing their story with consumers in an effort…

  • News

Table is set for farmers and consumers to ‘Meet in the Middle’

Craig Lester February 16, 2017

150 millennials, made up of 75 consumers and 75 producers from across Alberta will sit down…

  • cattle
  • Research
  • Sheep

VIDEO: Technology Access Centre comes to Olds College

Craig Lester February 14, 2017

A new research centre aimed at connecting research and farmers has been awarded to Olds College…

  • cattle
  • News

Soderglen Ranches looking forward to a great 2017 Bull Sale

Craig Lester February 10, 2017

Despite the recent volatility in the cattle markets, there's nothing but confidence at Soderglen Ranches ahead…

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