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June 19, 2026

Craig Lester

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Workshop aims to better prepare people for large animal emergencies

Craig Lester June 17, 2015

What would you do if you came across an emergency situation involving large livestock?

  • Education
  • Event
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Energy, Passion and Creativity on display at this year’s 4-H on Parade

Craig Lester June 8, 2015

There was plenty of energy, excitement, sense of responsibility, camaraderie at this year’s 4-H on Parade…

  • Equine
  • Event
  • Horses
  • Lifestyle

Glenn Kerr: Pulling more than his weight for the draft horse community

Craig Lester May 28, 2015

Telkwa, B.C.'s Glenn Kerr calls his passion for heavy horse pulls his addiction, an addiction which…

  • Advancing Women Conference
  • News

Women push for larger role in agriculture

Craig Lester May 19, 2015

Women are pushing for a bigger stake in one of society’s oldest industries. An industry they…

  • Education
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Rural teens share their farm stories with urban youth

Craig Lester May 18, 2015

Acme High School students Monique Uittenbogerd and Maria Penner shared a story last week. The story…

  • Education
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  • News

The power of story takes #FARMVOICES to new heights

Craig Lester April 23, 2015

The power of story is the central theme behind this year's #FARMVOICES campaign.

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  • Education
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  • Event
  • food
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  • Stampede
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Aggie Days: The ultimate agriculture Q and A session

Craig Lester April 12, 2015

Tens of thousands of wide-eyed kids full of energy and excitement have been peppering farmers and…

  • Advancing Women Conference
  • News

Women from across the country leave Advancing Women Conference inspired

Craig Lester April 10, 2015

Inspiration, encouragement, opportunity, networking, the future and passion are the common words being used by women…

  • Advancing Women Conference
  • Event
  • News

Passion for agriculture runs deep at Advancing Women Conference

Craig Lester April 7, 2015

Nearly 600 women from across Canada have gathered in the city for a two day conference…

  • Education
  • food
  • News

Extra! Extra! Read all about it…. The Real Dirt on Farming in the Globe and Mail

Craig Lester March 29, 2015

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians opened their paper or digital version of the Globe and Mail…

  • Crops
  • Grain
  • News
  • Wheat

Winter wheat R and D projects aim to close the agronomic knowledge gap 

Craig Lester March 26, 2015

A $2.2 million investment in 11 winter wheat research and development projects is expected to help…

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Excitement builds for Advancing Women Conference in Calgary

Craig Lester March 23, 2015

The 2015 Advancing Women West Conference is just around the corner and organizers are putting the…

  • cattle
  • Event
  • livestock
  • News

Calgary Bull Sale sets records and produces memories for long-time participant

Craig Lester March 17, 2015

President of the Alberta Cattle Breeders' Association celebrates 42 years at the internationally renowned sale as…

  • cattle
  • food
  • livestock
  • News

Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence to build on great beef brand hoof-print

Craig Lester March 17, 2015

The Canadian Beef Centre of Excellent has opened its doors to the world in an effort…

  • cattle
  • food
  • News

Hamburger prices continue to heat up; but for how long?

Craig Lester March 17, 2015

Consumers across North America have made hamburger their number one choice it comes to the consumption…

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Unique farm safety program in Strathmore, AB

Craig Lester February 23, 2015

In every community across the country you can find leaders… Leaders of business… politics and volunteering…

  • Business
  • cattle
  • livestock
  • News

Cattle ranchers show industry love at a bull sale on Valentine’s Day

Craig Lester February 17, 2015

Cattle ranchers sure showed some love at Soderglen Ranches 2015 Select Bull Sale, northwest of Airdrie…

  • Business
  • cattle
  • food
  • News

Well known Alberta rancher weighs in on BSE case

Craig Lester February 16, 2015

Well known Alberta rancher Stan Grad weighs in on latest BSE case: CFIA has done a…

  • Business
  • cattle
  • News

What’s in store for the Global Beef Market?

Craig Lester February 9, 2015

The CEO of Global Agri-Trends says it is a good time to be in food production,…

  • Crops
  • Education
  • food
  • livestock
  • News

Consumers getting a chance to play in the dirt with farmers

Craig Lester February 7, 2015

Consumers are getting their third dose of 'The Real Dirt' on farming.

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