Social license top of the agenda at CYFF conference
Topics such as social license, succession planning, leadership, and government relations were front and centre at…
agriculture
AFSC Introduces Changes to Crop Insurance Programs
Some changes have been made to the Agri Insurance programs offered by the Agriculture Financial Services…
RRC Episode: Advancing Women Conference West Part 2
In this special edition of Rural Roots Canada, we interview Consultant Kay Kuenker and UFA President…
RRC Episode: Advancing Women Conference West Part – 1
Interviews with Jennifer Christie from John Deere and, Farm Credit Canada's Sophie Perrault.
Spotlight on safety at Ag For Life training night
Province wide we’ve had some beautiful weather, and farmers are well aware the time to get…
Students hungry for a career given insight into one in agriculture
Dozens of students at Robert Thirsk were given a full meal of knowledge into a career…
Discussion about agriculture reaches fever pitch during Agriculture Literacy Week
We're in the midst of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week. For the 5th year in a row,…
Solar technology on the rise on Canadian farms
Solar panels are popping up on farms across the country with the aid of government subsidies.
Sights and sounds from Soderglen Ranches 2016 Select Bull Sale
We’re well into bull sale season. Rural Roots Canada caught up with one of the owners…
American Society of Agronomy honours retired Alberta crop research scientist
An Alberta based internationally renowned cereal breeder and research scientist has been honoured by the American…
BCRC: Young researchers encouraged to apply for CYL mentorship
The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) development program, a national youth initiative by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association…
EDITORIAL: The Making of License to Farm
License to Farm documentary encourages growers to join the conversation about food
Over 1,600 Alberta farms now registered with Workers Compensation Board: WCB
The new year means new rules for Alberta farms and ranches as the Enhanced Protection for…
Claresholm’s Vandervalk family wins ABP’s Environmental Stewardship Award
Sustainability starts with family on the Vandervalk ranch located in the hills west of Claresholm.
Alberta Government amends Bill 6; second reading goes into the early morning hours
As debate rages on in the legislature about Bill 6 and farmers continue to rally and…
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister denies Bill 6 has been rushed
In front of a crowd of around 600 people in Bassano, the Agriculture and Forestry Minister…
Nine agricultural groups write open letter to Premier and Cabinet
On Friday, nine agricultural organization penned a letter to Premier Rachel Notley calling on her to…
Farmers rally in huge numbers at Alberta legislature; government delays debate on Bill 6
The steps in front of the legislature were packed with farmers from all corners of the…
Debate over Bill 6 reaches the boiling point
The Alberta Government received an ear full from farmers and ranchers last week as it kicked…
Changes on the way for Alberta farms as OHS legislation tabled in legislature
Big changes are on the way in terms of the rules surrounding farm safety for the…