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October 22, 2026

Craig Lester

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Average land values soar to another record in 2013

Craig Lester April 14, 2014

The average value of land across the country has set a new record in terms of…

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Classroom Agriculture Program NEEDS YOU!

Craig Lester April 14, 2014

The Classroom Agriculture Program has started delivering in-class presentations to Calgary and area grade four students…

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Extended winter to set back planting season?

Craig Lester April 14, 2014

The mercury in the thermometer continues to be a yo-yo with highs below zero one day…

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Lakeland College signs MOU with CFI

Craig Lester April 10, 2014

Future graduates of the Lakeland College will know a thing or two about nutrient stewardship by…

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Long cold winter increases cold stress on herd

Craig Lester April 1, 2014

The recent deep cold snap and seemingly never ending wintery weather has made for tough conditions…

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EFO working to hatch new egg farmers

Craig Lester March 30, 2014

For the third year in a row EFO will be accepting applications for the New Entrant…

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Alberta farmers encouraged to hit the open road with grain

Craig Lester March 30, 2014

The Alberta Government is reducing road restrictions so farmers can get their grain from storage to…

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Most frequently asked tax questions from producers

Craig Lester March 18, 2014

With the tax deadline just around the corner, it's down to crunch time for producers who…

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Canola exports to South Korea expected to double

Craig Lester March 15, 2014

The conclusion of negotiations between Canada and South Korea on a free trade agreement means there…

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Barley producers big winners in South Korea Free Trade Agreement

Craig Lester March 15, 2014

Barley producers expected to win big from South Korea Free Trade Agreement.

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Agriculture at the centre of new Free Trade Agreement with South Korea

Craig Lester March 11, 2014

After years of negotiations between Canada and South Korea, the two countries finally concluded negotiations on…

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Let’s Talk About It! Farm Safety Week kicks off

Craig Lester March 10, 2014

Safety should always be top of mind when working on a farm, however the topic is…

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Reaction pours in from across the country after Order in Council to get grain moving

Craig Lester March 8, 2014

Reaction has been swift and steady since the Federal Government's Order in Council yesterday to set…

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Angus leaders of tomorrow converge in Calgary

Craig Lester March 5, 2014

Piles of home-work, exams, jobs, volunteer work and the chores of everyday life did not stop…

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A career with limitless opportunities

Craig Lester March 4, 2014

Dynamic and diverse are sure to be two words that will be used in abundance on…

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PED: Where did it come from?

Craig Lester March 3, 2014

Pork producers, truck drivers transporting pigs, veterinarians and all industry stakeholders remain vigilant in keeping up…

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Dairy supply management costly to consumers and farmers: Conference Board of Canada

Craig Lester February 28, 2014

The Conference Board of Canada is calling for reform of the Dairy supply management system, which…

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WTO hears arguments into U.S. COOL regulations

Craig Lester February 24, 2014

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Vice President Dave Solverson tells Rural Roots Canada, the panel hearing, which…

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Pellet recall leads to testing for PEDv in feed

Craig Lester February 19, 2014

As pork farmers across the country remain vigilant in keeping their eyes open for signs of…

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Chinook winds mean little moisture return from heavy snow

Craig Lester February 17, 2014

There may be plenty of snow on the ground right now, however, it won’t mean too…

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