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August 31, 2026

Craig Lester

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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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world without cows

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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mental health

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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canola

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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silage

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

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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Two Alberta Students Honored with Prestigious Agriculture Scholarship

Craig Lester January 19, 2025

Karsten Grabler from Cherhill, Alberta and Garret Rice from Carbon, Alberta have been named the 2025…

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drought

Critical Ground: New Report looks at the State of Soil Health in Canada

Craig Lester January 12, 2025

The Canadian Senate has released its much-awaited Critical Ground report looking at the state of soil…

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Alberta’s Squeal on Pigs Program Highly Successful

Craig Lester January 5, 2025

The AISC says its Squeal on Pigs awareness initiative is a big success. Wild boars can…

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farmland values

2024 Alberta Farm Weather Year in Review

Craig Lester December 31, 2024

Meteorologist David Spence takes a look back at the farm weather and how they impacted the…

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AgSafe Alberta Increasing Awareness about the Importance of Respirators

Craig Lester December 28, 2024

AgSafe Alberta has developed some new educational tools around respirators to make sure farmers can breathe…

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Medicine Hat College’s Centre for Innovation Off to Great Start

Craig Lester December 28, 2024

The Centre for Innovation (C4i) at Medicine Hat College, which is now in its second year,…

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Nuffield Canada

Nuffield Canada Empowers Life-Changing Journeys

Craig Lester December 26, 2024

Steve Larocque says Nuffield Canada sends agribusiness professionals and farmers around the world to look at…

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“Future Proof Your Farm” at Crossroads Crop Conference 2025

Craig Lester December 15, 2024

The Crossroads Crop Conference, a premier event for Western Canada’s agricultural community, returns January 28-29, 2025…

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canola

Alberta Canola Celebrates Policy Wins in Land Use and Transportation for 2024

Craig Lester December 15, 2024

Alberta Canola is highlighting two significant policy and lobbying successes that promise long-term benefits for the…

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Careers in Agriculture: A World of Opportunities

Craig Lester December 7, 2024

Students studying agriculture at the post-secondary level are stepping into a world of opportunities as there…

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