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March 2, 2026

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Trump Makes Good on Tariff Threat, Canada Strikes Back

Tim Parent February 1, 2025

Donald Trump has made good on his tariff threat, slapping Canada with a 25% tariff on…

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Farm Goods Provider Peavey Mart is Shutting Down

Tim Parent January 29, 2025

Canadian farm goods provider Peavey Mart is shutting down all its stores nationwide as it seeks…

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Alberta Canola Advocates Against & Prepares for Tariffs

Tim Parent January 26, 2025

Alberta’s commodity groups including Alberta Canola are coordinating efforts to advocate against, and prepare for, tariffs.

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From Farm to Glass: Brewing a Unique Craft Beer Collaboration

Tim Parent January 18, 2025

Digital technology, community, and craft beer have come together to brew a unique collaboration between two…

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Medicine Hat College Introduces New Agriculture-Focused Programs

Tim Parent January 5, 2025

Medicine Hat College is making strides in agricultural education, with new, innovative programs designed to meet…

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Harvesting Ambition: Inspiring Young Women to Explore Careers in Ag

Tim Parent December 29, 2024

Nearly 80 young women from across southern Alberta gathered at Lethbridge Polytechnic to learn about careers…

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Redefining Farm-to-Table

Tim Parent December 21, 2024

Flaghill Ranch owned by Justine Berry and her family, the ranch specializes in grass-finished beef, a…

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Taking Aim at Bacterial Threats in Poultry Farming

Tim Parent December 21, 2024

Dr. Sophie Kernéis with Lethbridge Polytechnic is exploring phytobiotics, plant-based compounds with antibiotic properties to help…

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  • Tech

Ag Tech: Real-Time Tech Helps Ease Farm Equipment Stress for Farmers

Tim Parent December 15, 2024

Farm equipment maintenance is a regular stressor for farmers, one that not only eats into their…

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Do More Ag Tackles Mental Health Challenges in Agriculture

Tim Parent December 3, 2024

Farming can be isolating, and mental health challenges can often go unnoticed, but Do More Ag…

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Trump Tariff Threat has Canada’s Agriculture Industry on Edge

Tim Parent December 1, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canada has the…

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AgSafe Alberta Launches Farmer Care Level 4: Emergency Preparedness

Tim Parent November 30, 2024

In Level 4 of AgSafe Alberta 's Farmers Care Program, farmers will be introduced to emergency…

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Canadians Divided Around Perception of Canada’s Food System: CCFI

Tim Parent November 21, 2024

The CCFI 2024 Public Trust Research finds that 31% of Canadians believe the food system is…

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Alberta Continues the Fight to Keep Invasive Mussels Out

Tim Parent November 19, 2024

The provincial government says it has concluded another successful boating season by keeping invasive zebra and…

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AgKnow to Relaunch Free Mental Health Support Sessions for Farmers

Tim Parent November 18, 2024

Alberta-based mental health organization AgKnow will be relaunching its free mental health support sessions for farmers…

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Nearly 11k Hail Claims Made in 2024, Hundreds of Millions Paid to Producers

Tim Parent November 16, 2024

Nearly 11,000 hail damage claims were made in 2024, with payouts of $230 million to producers,…

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‘It Rolled Right Over Me’: A Brush With Death and a Fresh Perspective

Tim Parent October 27, 2024

Albertan living life to the fullest after incident with tractor nearly costs him his life. Dennis…

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AWC East 2024: Carving Your Own Path

Tim Parent October 20, 2024

Julie Thurgood-Burnett is likely the only one who walked the path between marketer and lavender farmer…

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AWC East 2024: Learning From the Leaders On The Land

Tim Parent October 13, 2024

Amy Vanderheide, a farmer from Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, she's one of the featured speakers on…

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New Report Highlights Canadians’ Struggles with Rising Food Costs, Shift in Consumer Behaviour

Tim Parent October 12, 2024

Canadians continue to struggle with rising food costs, according to a report from the Agri-Food Analytics…

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