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Mental health help for Alberta ag producers offered through free webinar

“We recognize mental health is a key part of safety but also something that’s an issue for a number of different commodity and producer groups,” said Jody Wacowich, executive director of AgSafe Alberta. Ag producers now have access to a free 10-session webinar on mental health.

Feb 14, 2022 7:30 PM Read more >

Giant potatoes unearthed in Bonnyville

After an early summer heat dome, a Bonnyville local was shocked to dig up a nearly five-pound potato from his garden.

Oct 6, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

Hartell Homestead gears up to open its gates

Nick Shipley, owner of Hartell Homestead, is eager to open up his farm to sell beef, pork, produce, handmade artisan items and offer a u-pick garden this summer.

May 8, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

Kneehill's David Price inducted into Alberta's Agriculture Hall of Fame

Mr. Price grew up near the Village of Acme as part of a mixed-farming family.

Apr 24, 2021 3:45 PM Read more >

COVID can't stop this bull sale from going on

Even Second World War couldn’t stop Calgary Bull Sale

Feb 8, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

Mental health illness in ag reaching crisis: Member of Parliament

Earl Dreeshen makes statement in House of Commons

Dec 2, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Feds unveil more funding for dairy, poultry and egg farmers hurt by free trade deals

OTTAWA — Canadian egg and poultry farmers who've lost domestic market share due to two recent free trade agreements will have access to $691 million in federal cash.

Nov 28, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

Channel Your Flannel

Ag for Life Launches Farmers in Flannel Photo Contest to celebrate farmers and a successful harvest.

Nov 14, 2020 8:15 AM Read more >

Foothills farmers pleased with harvest

Most cereal crops came in high-grade with high yields in 2020.

Oct 23, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Trudeau says dairy farmers facing new losses due to CUSMA will be compensated

Trudeau made the comment in response to a demand by Canadian dairy farmers for compensation

Oct 21, 2020 1:10 PM Read more >