Tag: Field Notes

Each year Alberta youth have a unique opportunity to explore some of the big issues facing food and agriculture while polishing their public speaking skills.

Aspiring farmers have a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn about farming through the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Open to participants from both rural and urban the ...

Farming is often a non-stop job and certain times of the year, particularly spring and late summer/early fall, can be even busier. These seasons often involve long hours, physically and mentally of ...

It’s time to squeal on feral pigs in Alberta.

There’s a future in agriculture in Alberta, and that future is supported by young Albertans who demonstrate outstanding community support, leadership and commitment to agriculture and rural ...

It’s a familiar image—a strong, silent farmer weathering the storm alone, dealing with the challenges of weather conditions, markets and everything else farming can throw at them.

2021 has been a challenging year for Alberta's producers. In many places, too little moisture and too much heat have created extremely stressful situations for producers as they grapple with the at ...

Dogs have an innate ability to detect scents, and with training, they can pinpoint explosive materials, drugs, missing people, and human remains. This is due to the over 300 million olfactory in ...

Farming can be a risky business. Over the years, threats posed by weather, global markets, and regulations have led to the development of a number of tools to help farmers manage these risks.

Starting a farm from scratch can be an overwhelming prospect. You need a business plan, an understanding of financials, risk management, financial backing and more.