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April 12, 2026

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2022 Alberta growing season wrap up

Tim Parent January 28, 2023

The 2022 growing season in Alberta was a roller coaster ride. Dry weather, rain, pests, and…

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Money for Farmers To Help Reduce GHGs

Tim Parent August 13, 2022

Applications are now open for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund or OFCAF.

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The Bovine: Finding solutions to ag plastics and welcoming youth to the table

Kristen Lepp May 10, 2022

On episode 3 of The Bovine Podcast – Finding solutions to ag plastics and welcoming youth…

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Alberta county aims to mitigate soil erosion with new policy

Craig Lester February 17, 2022

In December the County of Newell approved a soil conservation policy that came together after they…

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The Bovine: Roast beef, Arm-Chair Ranching, and veterinary shortages

Craig Lester January 24, 2022

In today’s show, Dr. Melanie Wowk and Lindsay Roberts join host Debra Murphy to introduce The…

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Alberta based Strathcona Horse Mounted Troop has over a century of history

Craig Lester January 7, 2022

Captain Ali Mansour, who leads the Mounted Lord Strathcona Horse Mounted Troop, says the regiment has…

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Third generation vintage tractor puller pulls out victory at Stampede

Craig Lester August 21, 2021

An Olds, Alberta resident, follows in the tread-marks of his Dad and Grandfather by competing in…

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Alberta announces drought relief for livestock producers

Craig Lester August 13, 2021

Drought relief is on the way for livestock producers who have been hard hit by the…

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New report pegs Alberta agri-food industry worth at $56-billion

Craig Lester August 3, 2021

A new report called Alberta Agri-Food Futures takes a look at the current state of the…

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Cor Van Raay, pioneer in the fed-cattle industry and philanthropist, passes away at 85

Craig Lester July 31, 2021

Cor Van Raay, who was a pioneer in developing the fed-cattle industry in Alberta, passed away…

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Clearwater County Ep. 1 – Soil diversity, protecting livestock from predators and yakking about yaks

Craig Lester July 12, 2021

In this episode, Matt Martinson from Clearwater County talks about land diversity, livestock predators, and a…

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MD of Willow Creek’s Agricultural Service Board celebrates 65 years

Craig Lester June 29, 2021

The MD of Willow Creek's Agricultural Service Board is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. They…

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Albertan gifts replica grain elevators to preserve western agriculture history

Craig Lester June 8, 2021

A High River, Alberta area resident is passing along dozens of replica grain elevators so they…

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Know What You Grow: Moisture conditions excessive in Alberta, drier in Manitoba

Craig Lester July 19, 2020

Farmers across Alberta are dealing with high moisture levels while things look much drier in Manitoba.…

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Alberta company finds new uses and markets for hemp

Craig Lester May 4, 2020

The BioComposites Group, based out of Drayton Valley, is finding great success finding uses for parts…

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Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers Rock the Farm 2020

Craig Lester March 7, 2020

Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers met in Edmonton for their annual Rock the Farm event. Farmers…

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Advancing Ag: Meet Jordyn Prior

Craig Lester January 3, 2020

Jordyn Prior is a participant in the Advancing Ag program. Prior grew up on a mixed…

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VIDEO: AAAF – Past President Elden Kozak – In Service Training 2019

Craig Lester December 13, 2019

The Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen is marking 75 years of service to farmers. The Fieldmen…

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Acme, Alberta family featured in season 2 of Real Farm Lives

Craig Lester October 14, 2019

The Sawyers from Acme, Alberta are featured in season 2 of Real Farm Lives, produced by…

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AFAC: Pain mitigation roundtable offers opportunities to share, collaborate and move the livestock industry forward

Melissa Moggy September 16, 2019

Nick Allan, President of Chinook Contract Research Inc. shows the recent development of a novel elastrator…

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