Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month marks its 15th year with 159 volunteers visiting 436 Manitoba classrooms to connect students with agriculture.
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From farm gate to Grade 4: CALM celebrates 15 years in Manitoba classrooms
Ag industry volunteers bring farming and the food system to life for thousands of grade school students
University of Saskatchewan launches Introductory Agriculture certificate program
A new University of Saskatchewan program is aimed at students or professionals looking for a base of Prairie agricultural knowledge.
Rene Van Acker appointed University of Guelph’s 10th president
Noted academic got his start at the University of Manitoba’s agriculture faculty
The University of Guelph’s board of governors unanimously approved the appointment of world-renowned scholar and leader, Dr. Rene Van Acker, as its 10th president and vice-chancellor beginning July 2, 2025.
Agriculture journalism’s forefather remembered
Ron McCullough’s influence dates back to the birth of the Canadian Farm Writers Federation 70 years ago in Edmonton
Ron McCullough’s influence dates back to the birth of the Canadian Farm Writers Federation 70 years ago in Edmonton
Pumpkin spice and public outreach
Fall brings people closer to the farm: Agriculture outreach can start here
People are actively looking for a taste of farm life, even if it is romanticized. Agriculture should take advantage
Urban school farm opens world of opportunity to British teens
Students from the underprivileged community have won acclaim at ag fairs, and some have gone on to be farmers, vets
The rural life of rearing rare breed sheep and nurturing alpacas is a world away for many urban teenagers. Yet a British school near Liverpool has opened its pupils to a wealth of jobs in agriculture and the benefits of nature with its own farm.