Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) and Farm & Food Care (FFC) are pleased to release the next edition of The Real Dirt on Farming in the Classroom e-learning resource. This partnership will give Grade 7-12 students across Canada the opportunity to explore key topics related to the agriculture and food industry. Designed as a comprehensive educational tool, The…

The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased to announce that Cailey Church has joined the CCA youth programs team as the Youth Leadership Coordinator in the Calgary head office. As the new Youth Leadership Coordinator, Cailey will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program and the Canadian Cattle Youth Council. Jessica…

Producers across the Prairies now have an ally in their ongoing battle against weeds. The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) has officially launched PrairieWeeds.com, a comprehensive online platform designed to support the Prairie Weed Monitoring Network (PWMN) through the Integrated Crop Agronomy Cluster. This development provides farmers, agronomists, and researchers with valuable resources to manage…

RDAR is making a $2.2 million investment into Livestock Gentec, a biotechnology company specializing in livestock genetics. With RDAR’s financial backing, Livestock Gentec aims to accelerate genetic progress within the beef industry. The support will fuel research and development efforts towards more accurate and efficient genetic markers. These markers play a crucial role in identifying…

The Alberta provincial government is on a mission to honour those who have made a positive difference in their communities through their unwavering volunteer efforts. The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards program, now in its 24th year, celebrates outstanding individuals who exemplify the spirit of community service and inspire others to engage in volunteerism. Nominations…