RRC Podcast Ep. 20 – A 2025 Prairie Weather Review
On this RRC podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester look back at another wild weather…
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Destructive Summer Storm Caused Almost a Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Insured Damage: IBC
The August storm brought large hail, strong winds, torrential rains, and tornadoes across three provinces, devastating…
Strong Yields, Trade Pressures Define 2025 for Canola Growers
Canola growers saw strong yields in 2025, but the year was overshadowed by the trade uncertainty…
New Funding Aims to Expand Greenhouse and Vertical Farming Industries in Alberta
A new $10-million program funded through Sustainable CAP will support the growth of Alberta's greenhouse and…
RRC Podcast Ep. 19 – Compassion, Community, and a Canola Industry Update
On this RRC podcast, Alberta Milk spreads holiday cheer, while Alberta Canola Chair Andre Harpe reflects…
Canada’s Agri-Food Sector Eyes New Markets Amid Uncertainty with U.S.
A new Angus Reid report finds most agriculture professionals are pessimistic about dealing with the U.S.,…
AWC East 2025: In Business and Agriculture, Every Entrepreneur Needs Grit
At the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference, business leader Anne Miner shared insights on a trait…
Alberta’s Dairy Farmers Rally to Help the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
Alberta's dairy farmers are turning generosity into action, partnering with the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation to…
Canadian Families to Spend Nearly $1,000 More on Food in 2026
Canada's Food Price Report 2026 shows rising grocery costs will continue to test household budgets, with…
RRC Podcast Ep. 18 – John Barlow, Grow Canada, and the RRC Road Ahead
In this Rural Roots Canada podcast, we speak with John Barlow, share insights from Grow Canada,…
Canadian Farm Income Plummets 26% as Crop Prices Fall and Costs Rise
Canadian farmers saw their income take a big hit in 2024, as realized net farm income…
OCIF Invests $2.75 million to Launch AgSphere, A National Hub for Ag Innovation and Tech
The OCIF is investing up to $2.75 million over five years to help launch AgSphere, a…
Second Harvest Sets Sights on Alberta Potatoes to Help Feed Families in Need
Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization, is looking to build relationships with Alberta potato growers…
RRC Podcast Ep. 17 – From Scotland to Zimbabwe to Alberta: Nuffield Scholar Shares Her Agricultural Journey
In this RRC Podcast, Craig Lester chats with fellow Nuffield Scholar Claire Taylor who shares her…
Alberta’s Perry Family Farms Named PepsiCo’s Global Farmer Award Winner
Alberta's Perry Family Farm has been named the winner of the 2025 Farmer of the Year…
Health Canada Puts Brakes on Cloned Meat Policy After Pushback
Health Canada presses pause on a proposed food policy update that would have allowed cloned meat…
RRC Podcast Ep. 16 – On Location at AWC East in Niagara Falls
On this RRC Podcast, Craig Lester joins Tim Parent from the AWC East conference in Niagara…
RRC Podcast Ep. 15 – Talking Spuds at the Potato Growers of Alberta Conference
On the latest RRC podcast, Craig Lester & Tim Parent dig into a spud-tacular season at…
B.C. Expands Support for Farm Water Storage as Drought Threats Persist
Farmers and communities across British Columbia are getting more help to secure their water supplies as…
Ottawa and Manitoba Launch Pilot Program to Reward Sustainable Farming
The federal and Manitoba governments have launched a new pilot program that encourages and rewards sustainable…