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Record-Setting Year for Alberta Open Farm Days in 2025

Tim Parent December 24, 2025

Alberta Open Farm Days continues to grow both in size and impact as the 2025 edition sets a…

Prairie Weather This Week – Dec 21

David Spence December 21, 2025

It's Christmas week, and in this update, the focus is on travel conditions, and who gets a White…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 20 – A 2025 Prairie Weather Review

Tim Parent December 21, 2025

On this RRC podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester look back at another wild weather year with…

Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Dec 18

David Spence December 18, 2025

Another clipper will bring snow and cold weather to most of the prairies. Relatively warm, though, in SW…

Destructive Summer Storm Caused Almost a Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Insured Damage: IBC

Tim Parent December 16, 2025

The August storm brought large hail, strong winds, torrential rains, and tornadoes across three provinces, devastating crops and…

Building a sustainable dairy in the biggest city on the planet

Craig Lester April 16, 2023

There are over 39 million people living in Tokyo. At its heart, a dairy farm with…

AgKnow conducting mental health study on the effects of depopulation on farmers

Tim Parent March 27, 2023

AgKnow is conducting a mental health study on farm animal epidemics and depopulation and is looking…

Cattle management can help Canada’s Prairie grasslands

Tim Parent March 18, 2023

Canada's Prairie grasslands have been identified as one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world.

AgSmart and AGvisorPRO Partner to Revolutionize Smart Farming Adoption

Tim Parent March 18, 2023

AgSmart and AGvisorPRO are collaborating to create a 365 - 24/7 community that connects stakeholders in…

AgKnow: Addressing the Mental Health Challenges Faced by Alberta Farmers

Tim Parent March 18, 2023

Mental health is a critical issue for farmers in Alberta and elsewhere, but a new initiative…

Lethbridge College’s research reputation hits new heights

Tim Parent March 6, 2023

Lethbridge College has ranked 16th on the list of Canada's top 50 research colleges, its highest-ever…

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Alberta Open Farm Days continues to grow both in size and impact.

The province-wide initiative invites Albertans to step through farm gates and experience agriculture firsthand while learning where their food comes from.

The 2025 edition was a record-setter. According to Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies CEO Tim Carson, this year’s event welcomed more than 52-thousand visitors, with several farms reporting their best-ever attendance and sales. Nearly a quarter of participating farms were new to the program, a sign of growing interest in agritourism across the province.