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4-H members engaged in conversation at Members Forum 2023 in Calgary

4-H holds 93rd annual Members Forum in Calgary

Olivia Taylor November 28, 2025

4-H members from across Canada are heading to Calgary for five days packed with career workshops, mentorship circles…

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4-H Holds 93rd Members Forum in Calgary
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Seventy 4-H members from across Canada are heading to Calgary for five days packed with career workshops, mentorship circles and practical life skills training. 

The 93rd annual 4-H Canada Members Forum will run from Nov. 29 to Dec. 4. It brings together youth aged 15 to 21 from all provinces for programming focused on preparing them for life beyond 4-H. 

4-H Holds 93rd Members Forum in Calgary
4-H Holds 93rd Members Forum in Calgary
November 28, 2025
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RRC Podcast Ep. 16 – On Location at AWC East in Niagara Falls
November 25, 2025
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Temperatures Set to Drop for Southern Prairie Provinces
November 21, 2025
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RRC Podcast Ep. 15 – Talking Spuds at the Potato Growers of Alberta Conference
November 21, 2025
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Farmers Urged to Practice Safety Around Grain Bins
November 15, 2025
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County Voice – The Alberta Ag Podcast
County Voice – The Alberta Ag Podcast
Irvine School Agricultural Discovery Centre celebrates success with Fall Gather Production Sale
byRural Roots Canada

The Irvine School Agricultural Discovery Centre is celebrating one-year of hands-on learning for students with a Fall Gather Production Sale and Farm to Table Fundraiser
Program Coordinator Nichole Neubauer talks about the first year and the big event on Saturday, September 24.
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Irvine School Agricultural Discovery Centre celebrates success with Fall Gather Production Sale
Irvine School Agricultural Discovery Centre celebrates success with Fall Gather Production Sale
September 19, 2022
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RRC August Weather Update with Meteorologist David Spence
August 16, 2022
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Strathmore Stampede: Bulls, Rodeo, Chucks and Community
July 30, 2022
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Learn to do by Doing: Newell District 4-H Show and Sale Wraps Up Another Year
June 19, 2022
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RRC June Weather Update with Agronomy Extension Specialist Jeremy Boychyn
June 17, 2022
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The Rural Woman Podcast
The Rural Woman Podcast
Sharing Stories That Connect Communities with Kass Patterson
byKatelyn Duban

On this week’s episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you’ll meet Kass Patterson.

Kass is a broadcaster and storyteller who has spent her career sharing community voices and offering a behind-the-scenes look at the world of chuckwagon racing with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association since 2019. Passionate about mental health and the healing power of horses, she uses her platforms in both social and legacy media to connect audiences with authentic stories from the track, the barn, and beyond.

For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/238

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THIS WEEK’S DISCUSSIONS:

[08:09] – Transitioning from Agriculture to Journalism

[17:41] – Introduction to Western Sports and Personal Journey

[26:40] – The Importance of Horses in Western Sports

[33:49] – The Impact of Chuck Wagon Racing Stories

[37:01] – The Impact of Loss in Western Sports

[40:22] – Transitioning to Summer Adventures

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Sharing Stories That Connect Communities with Kass Patterson
Sharing Stories That Connect Communities with Kass Patterson
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The Power of Storytelling in Agriculture with Chelsea Finn
October 17, 2025
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Weathering the Challenges of Ranching with Leah Peterson
October 10, 2025
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Building an Equine Rehab Facility with Hilary Blanchette
October 3, 2025
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Redefining Success and Self-Worth in Agriculture with Lori Kinnee
September 26, 2025
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The Bovine by Alberta Beef Producers
The Bovine by Alberta Beef Producers
Forecasting the Unpredictable: Alberta’s Wild Weather
byAlberta Beef Producers, Stories and Strategies

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When it comes to weather in Western Canada, unpredictability is the only constant! 

Kara Mastel sits down with veteran meteorologist David Spence to unpack Alberta’s wild 2025 weather—from early-season heat waves to record July rainfall. 

They explore shifting patterns that challenge old expectations, the “new normal” for drought and storms, and how AI is reshaping weather forecasting. 

Along the way, David shares insight on regional extremes, the delicate dance of rain and irrigation for agriculture, and what farmers might expect as summer winds down. 

 

Listen For:

3:45 Alberta’s weather in 2025—rain here, drought there

7:20 The “seasonal flip” that turned May hot and July wet

9:35 When drought stops being unusual and becomes the new normal

14:28 Will summer stretch into October? What fall could look like

21:24 How AI is reshaping the future of weather forecasting

 

 

GUEST: David Spence, retired Chief Meteorologist for CTV

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Forecasting the Unpredictable: Alberta’s Wild Weather
Forecasting the Unpredictable: Alberta’s Wild Weather
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From field to bale: Saving every nutrient
July 15, 2025
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Dennis Laycraft reflects on four decades in the industry
July 1, 2025
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Brodie Haugan on the Value of Having Producers at the Trade Table
June 17, 2025
Alberta Beef Producers, Stories and Strategies
Tyler Fulton on CCA Priorities and Industry Leadership
June 3, 2025
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The Diversity Imperative
HR considerations for all people managers
byHannah Konschuh and Erin Gowriluk

Hello and welcome! This week, Erin and Hannah are joined by Stacey Redford, Head of Human Resources and Dan Wright, Head of Seeds, with Syngenta Canada to talk human resource (HR) considerations as they relate to an organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy. Stacey, who joined Syngenta in January 2022 and leads Syngenta’s renewed “people strategy”, answers a number of questions we have about HR’s role in supporting employees and as always, Dan candidly shares a few of his leadership strategies and gives us an update on Syngenta’s DEI journey. Dan and Stacey leave us with a number of great practical strategies you won’t want to miss.

HR considerations for all people managers
HR considerations for all people managers
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Creating Inclusive Cultures; Expanding influence and disrupting bias with Claire Cowan
May 19, 2022
Hannah Konschuh and Erin Gowriluk
Pass The Mic with The Do More Agriculture Foundation, Mental Health Week
May 5, 2022
Hannah Konschuh and Erin Gowriluk
4 ways to lead more Inclusively with Dr. Melissa Horne from Dialectic
April 21, 2022
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Food for thought and tough decisions with Ryan Goodman aka Beef Runner
September 14, 2021
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The GrainsWest Podcast
The Canadian Tractor Museum to the rescue
bygrainswestpodcast

In this episode of The GrainsWest Podcast, we explore how Western Canadian agriculture evolved from horse-and-plow to the mechanized age of tractors, threshers, and field implements. As farming equipment became obsolete, many machines disappeared—until a dedicated group of enthusiasts stepped in.

Learn how members of the Westlock Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club founded the Canadian Tractor Museum to preserve this vital history. Editor Ian Doig visits the museum to speak with president Steven Miller and vice president Brent Sterling about the collection, its legacy, and why preserving farm equipment matters.

GrainsWest magazine is published by Alberta Grains with a mission to connect farmers, food, and ideas. For more stories, or to subscribe to our e-newsletter, visit grainswest.com.

The Canadian Tractor Museum to the rescue
The Canadian Tractor Museum to the rescue
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June 13, 2025
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Canadian agriculture and Trump’s trade war: Part One
June 6, 2025
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The need for certified seed
April 4, 2025
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Canadian agriculture’s short line manufacturers
October 7, 2024
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The Growing Point Podcast
Episode 39: Battling Kochia with crop selection, seeding rate, and row spacing
bythegrowingpointpodcast

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Charles Geddes, a weed research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lethbridge. Geddes discusses with us the challenges of managing kochia and some tactics producers can implement to fight back. Geddes discusses the impacts of different crop types as well as cultural practices that can push back on kochia pressure.

Episode 39: Battling Kochia with crop selection, seeding rate, and row spacing
Episode 39: Battling Kochia with crop selection, seeding rate, and row spacing
June 5, 2024
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Episode 38: Nitrogen release, the birch effect, and managing the unknown
May 29, 2024
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Episode 37: Smart Nitrogen Management: Insights from Dr. Mario Tenuta
December 15, 2023
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Episode 36: The Wheat Midge Forecast: Emerging Management Strategies
November 17, 2023
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Episode 35: Late Season Diseases with Dr. Kelly Turkington
October 20, 2023
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Growing the Future
Countdown to Convergence Conference: Matt Havens Keynote
byDan and Terry Aberhart

In this conversation, Dan Aberhart introduces the upcoming Convergence Conference, now in its third year and happening February 3–5, 2026 in Regina. The banquet keynote speaker is Matt Havens — a leadership and generational expert with a background in corporate strategy and a knack for comedy.

Dan and Matt dive into the challenges of modern farm businesses, from information overload to multi‑generational dynamics. They discuss why simplicity beats burnout and how prioritizing what really matters can help cut through the noise. Matt shares how humor makes tough conversations easier and why we often have more in common across generations than we think. They also touch on the unique challenges of family farms — being hard on family, managing multiple age groups on one yard, and the importance of empathy.

The episode offers a taste of what Matt will deliver at Convergence 2026 and underscores why his message is right on point for anyone in agriculture. Tune in to hear practical ideas for leading with intention, building culture, and making space for real progress.

Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

Countdown to Convergence Conference: Matt Havens Keynote
Countdown to Convergence Conference: Matt Havens Keynote
November 15, 2025
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S7E16 Chaos Commander to CEO with Tim Schaeffer
October 9, 2025
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Cracking the Code on Coefficient of Diffusion
September 24, 2025
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What Farmers Want Agscouter Edition
August 28, 2025
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MNP: One Year Later
August 28, 2025
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Agriculture for Life
Agriculture for Life
Ice Cream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream. But how is it made?
byagricultureforlife

Take a tour with us through Foothills Creamery and see how butter and ice cream is made.  You might even discover your new favourite treat!

Turn learning into action. Download our homemade ice cream activity and give making ice cream a try.  

Homemade Ice Cream Instructions

Ice Cream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream. But how is it made?
Ice Cream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream. But how is it made?
February 20, 2023
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The Hard Boiled Mystery
April 12, 2022
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Mona Bartsoff FortisAlberta Power Lines Safety
September 8, 2021
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Let’s Talk Carbon
June 30, 2021
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA’s) with Nichole Neubauer
June 9, 2021
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Maritime AgCast
Maritime AgCast
Episode 59: Turning Farm into Fun with Jim Lorraine
byMaritime Agcast

Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Jim Lorraine, Riverbreeze Farm, on the Season 3 season finale to discuss Agritourism!

Recorded January 2023

Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA)
7 Atlantic Central Drive
East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2
(902) 893-7455
Visit us: agricommodity.ca
Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast
Email us at: aanderson@agricommodity.ca or bmccallum@agricommodity.ca
Host: Brad McCallum
Edited by: Amy Langille of ACMA
Music: “Neon Lights” by Matt Weidauer and ”Smoke in a Box” by Micah Dahl Anderson (ArchesAudio.com)

Episode 59: Turning Farm into Fun with Jim Lorraine
Episode 59: Turning Farm into Fun with Jim Lorraine
June 13, 2023
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Episode 58: Young Farmers, Supporting Tomorrow’s Leaders
May 9, 2023
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Episode 57: Turning Ideas into Practical Solutions
April 11, 2023
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Episode 56: Start Pasture Improvement Early with Frost Seeding
March 14, 2023
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Episode 55: KTT -How do we translate information from researchers to engage farmers?
February 14, 2023
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The Barley Bin
The Barley Bin
2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Thomas Sunderland
byThe Barley Bin

In the following 4 episodes of The Barley Bin podcast, we feature all four 2023 SaskBarley Director Elections candidates. They address challenges like underutilized malt barley markets, they emphasize vital promotions and they discuss industry insights. The candidates share how they each advocate for a diverse, experienced board, expressing eagerness to contribute to SaskBarley’s initiatives. Listen now for more candidate perspectives and decide who you’re voting for!

2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Thomas Sunderland
2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Thomas Sunderland
October 20, 2023
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2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Matt Enns
October 20, 2023
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2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Chad Ferguson
October 20, 2023
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2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Gordon Moellenbeck
October 20, 2023
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Barley Bin Special Series – Part 3: CDC Churchill – The future of Canadian malting barley
July 18, 2023
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