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March 1, 2026

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AWC West 2024: A Values First Approach to Finding Your Path

Tim Parent February 16, 2024

Executive Director of Female Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food Development Kendra Wack talks about the importance of finding your…

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AWC West 2024: How a City Dweller Turned Cattle Producer Overcame Imposter Syndrome

Tim Parent February 10, 2024

Ashley Perepelkin shares her story from growing up in a city to building a successful cattle.…

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Rob Saik: Building consumer trust, sustainable intensification, and AGvisorPRO

Craig Lester January 30, 2023

Rob Saik and RRC's Craig Lester talk about a wide range of topics including building consumer…

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Keeping yourself energized while working on the farm

Tim Parent December 24, 2022

No one said farming was easy. But that doesn't mean you should neglect your health and…

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Foothills family honoured with BMO Farm Family award

Tim Parent November 5, 2022

The Brocklebank family is one of this year's Calgary Stampede-BMO Farm Family award winners, an honour…

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Searching for community heroes in Canada

Tim Parent November 1, 2022

A recent survey finds nearly half of all Canadians are contributing to their communities in some…

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RRC in Conversation: Jillian Byers, Andrea Stroeve-Sawa and Adrienne Ivey

Craig Lester September 10, 2022

Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Shipwheel Cattle Feeders, Adrienne Ivey of Evergreen Cattle Co., from Ituna, Saskatchewan and…

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Grain Academy feeling at home at Pioneer Acres

Tim Parent August 1, 2022

The Grain Academy has settled into its new home at Pioneer Acres in Irricana, Alberta after…

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A Micro-Farm with a Global Perspective: Irvine School Agriculture Discovery Centre close to opening

Craig Lester August 22, 2021

An on-farm agriculture education program on the Neubauer Farm near Irvine, Alberta is about to morph…

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Third generation vintage tractor puller pulls out victory at Stampede

Craig Lester August 21, 2021

An Olds, Alberta resident, follows in the tread-marks of his Dad and Grandfather by competing in…

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Calgary Stampede agricultural roots run deep

Craig Lester August 21, 2021

The Calgary Stampede's Christine Leppard says agriculture played a role in the formation of the Calgary…

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Cor Van Raay

Cor Van Raay, pioneer in the fed-cattle industry and philanthropist, passes away at 85

Craig Lester July 31, 2021

Cor Van Raay, who was a pioneer in developing the fed-cattle industry in Alberta, passed away…

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Craig Lester recipient of prestigious International Award

RRC Staff June 22, 2021

Rural Roots Canada Co-owner Craig Lester is a co-recipient of the IFAJ - Alltech Award for…

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Albertan gifts replica grain elevators to preserve western agriculture history

Craig Lester June 8, 2021

A High River, Alberta area resident is passing along dozens of replica grain elevators so they…

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Diversity Imperative

The Diversity Imperative: It’s a JOURNEY

Craig Lester June 5, 2021

On episode 1 of The Diversity Imperative, hosts Erin Gowriluk and Hannah Konschuh talk to Dan…

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Southern Alberta Farm Families honoured by BMO and Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester February 25, 2021

19 farm families who exemplify a commitment to agriculture and their communities are being recognized by…

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How to find more energy to carry out the every day tasks on the farm

Craig Lester February 8, 2021

Finding balance and energy to carry out the many tasks on the farm starts with taking…

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Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition goes digital

Craig Lester June 23, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition, which is usually held…

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Ag Thoughts with Emmett: How I stumbled into Agriculture

Guest Author June 6, 2020

In this episode, Emmett Sawyer talks about how he found his passion for agriculture, where his…

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Acme, Alberta family featured in season 2 of Real Farm Lives

Craig Lester October 14, 2019

The Sawyers from Acme, Alberta are featured in season 2 of Real Farm Lives, produced by…

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