New 4-H Canada CEO had the role on her vision board two years before landing it
Chris Franc’s vision to become CEO of 4-H Canada came true this year. The new leader…
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Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek update Feb 19
Sunshine returns, and snow exits the prairies,, leaving the region in a cold pool of Arctic…
AFSC Announces Nominees for 2026 Women in Ag Awards
AFSC has announced the 2026 Women in Ag Award nominees, celebrating Alberta women whose leadership and…
BC Agriculture Council launches new scholarship for young farmers
The BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) has launched a new scholarship aimed at helping young people pursue…
4-H leaders gather in Calgary for national leadership summit
Over 100 4-H volunteer leaders from across Canada gathered in Calgary this month for the 2026…
Prairie Weather This Week – Feb 16
Harsh winter weather returns to the prairies this week, with snow, blowing snow, low temperatures, high…
FCC leads $5B investment push in Canadian agriculture and food
Farm Credit Canada leads coalition that plans to inject up to $5 billion into Canadian agriculture…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Feb 12
It will be a warm Family Day weekend across the prairies, and moisture remains in short…
Canadian Cattle Association Launches Survey on Traceability Regulations
The CCA is calling on producers to share their views on proposed livestock traceability regulations through…
How Alberta Farmers Are Turning Agritourism Into Opportunity
Agritourism is on the rise and farmers are seeing it as an opportunity to strengthen farm…
Love of Ag Conference in B.C. Peace to Highlight Research, Technology, and Industry Programs
Farmers in the B.C. Peace will have an opportunity to hear updates on industry programs, research,…
Alberta Ag Minister Posts Letter to MacDonald About AAFC Cuts and Closures
Alberta's Ag Minister has sent a letter to Ottawa, raising concerns over cuts and closures of…
Prairie Weather This Week – Feb 9
One more week of dry, mild weather is ahead, before a long awaited pattern change which…
Agri-Visions conference and trade show returns to Lloydminster
The two-day interactive event in Lloydminster features a tradeshow, keynote speakers, seminars and other events for…
Calgary business preserves 70 years of farming history
Calgary-based Homestead Aerial Photo does aerial photography using drones, but it's their archive of old Prairie…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Feb 5
Warm, dry weather continues through the weekend for prairie agricultural regions. There are signs of possible…
Below Ground Soil Health Conference Set For Dawson Creek, BC
The fourth annual Below Ground - Soil Health Conference will be held on February 26 in Dawson…
Producers Frustrated as PMRA Rejects Emergency Use of Strychnine for Ground Squirrel Control
Farm leaders say Ottawa’s rejection of emergency strychnine use ignores Prairie producers facing major crop losses…
Pest Management Regulatory Agency Denies Request for Strychnine Use on Ground Squirrels
Alberta and Saskatchewan say Ottawa’s refusal to allow strychnine for ground squirrel control leaves producers without…
Prairie Weather This Week – Feb 2
For this week, and probably next week, expect little change in the overall weather pattern. Warm…