Prairie Weather This Week – August 17
Agricultural regions across the prairies will see more rain this week, but in most areas, very…
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Around 150 Experiences Await During Alberta Open Farm Days
Everyone is encouraged to meet the people behind their food this weekend as Alberta Open Farms…
North Peace Fall Fair Celebrates 79 Years of Agriculture
Agriculture takes centre stage near Fort St. John this weekend as the 79th annual North Peace…
RRC Podcast S2E24 – Weather, Faba Beans, and Angus Beef
On the latest Rural Roots Canada podcast, host Craig Lester talks the weather, fava beans, and…
RRC Podcast S2E23 – Ag in Motion
In this episode, Craig Lester takes Rural Roots Canada on the road to Ag in Motion…
Livestock, 4-H and Draft Horses Highlight Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede
The 104th Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede is now underway. It runs through Sunday, bringing people…
Bonnyville youth speaker takes top prize at Youth Agriculture Speaking Championship
Shelby Dutertre from Bonnyville, Alberta talked her way to a first-place finish in the Senior division…
Planning ahead can make all the difference during farm emergencies
From equipment fires and severe storms to power outages and severe injuries, emergency preparedness is just…
Olds College Research Aims to Help Farmers Get More from Precision Ag
The SmartAg Applied Research team has partnered with Alberta Grains on the On-Farm Precision Experimentation (OFPE)…
Collaboration Takes Centre Stage at First Ever CDC Newell Ag Summit
Over 120 producers, researchers and industry leaders gathered to explore the opportunities driving the next chapter…
Calgary Stampede steer competitors balance athletics and cattle
Two young exhibitors at the Calgary Stampede's Junior Steer Classic say raising cattle has taught them…
Alberta producers see research in action at Plot2Farm field day
Alberta producers toured on-farm research trials near Claresholm during Plot2Farm Field Day, exploring practical data to…
Alberta breeder helps keeps centuries-old Shire horse tradition alive
With only about 200 Shire horses in Canada, an Alberta breeder is working to keep these…
Rural Roots Canada featured in Broadcast Dialogue podcast
Rural Roots Canada's Craig Lester and Tim Parent were featured on the Broadcast Dialogue podcast talking…
RRC Podcast – S2E21 – Flooding concerns in parts of the Prairies
On this RRC podcast, we talk the rainfall flooding fields from Alberta to Manitoba, with insights…
Prairie cattle industry seeing shift from theft to fraud-related losses
Livestock theft still occurs on the Prairies, but officials say fraud and weak business arrangements are…
RRC Podcast – S2E20 – AFWA Farm Tour & the Cypress Farm and Ranch Show
From northeast to southeast Alberta, this latest RRC podcast takes you along for the ride with…
Applications open for Nuffield Canada scholarship program
Applications are open for the 2027 Nuffield Canada Scholarship, offering agriculture professionals global travel, research, and…
Alberta service aims to address mental health needs of farmers and ranchers
Farm life brings unique pressures. Counselling Alberta offers farm-informed mental health support tailored to producers across…
Community support drives 4-H show season across rural communities
As 4-H show season begins, members showcase months of work while community support helps shape future…