Sask. farmer converts 40,000 acres into Canada’s largest organic farm
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
A Sask. farmer who was raised on a conventional farm is converting his 40,000 acre farm to organic, making it the largest in Canada. Continue reading
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What’s in the Field campaign shines a light on Alberta’s sugar beet industry
Agriculture for Life is hoping roadside signs will spark interest in the Alberta’s agriculture industry. Continue reading
Organic farming goes for scale in prairies, pushes back on skepticism
Travis Heide was raised on a conventional farm and used to take it personally when his wife, who grew up on an organic farm on Vancouver Island, talked about going pesticide and fertilizer-free. Continue reading
‘That has to be a tornado’: Smiths Falls resident says of Wednesday’s storm
Many Smiths Falls residents are picking up the pieces after a harsh storm ripped through their community on Wednesday, Aug. 29. Continue reading
‘Only scratched the surface’: Sask. vegetable farmers hope to see industry grow
Wheat and canola are some of the first thoughts that come to mind of farming in Saskatchewan, but there is also a thriving vegetable industry. Continue reading
Saskatchewan dairy farmers caught in the middle of turbulent NAFTA talks
Sask Milks says the United States actually have a sizable trade surplus with Canada. Continue reading
Alberta crops and trees suffer through dry conditions
By Lisa MacGregor Reporter
Alberta has seen all types of extreme weather this summer. Now, the province is dealing with the aftermath of those smoky and hot conditions. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Is it time to expand Alberta’s agriculture irrigation system?
By Peter Watts Radio host
David Hill, southern Alberta director of agriculture and agri-business programs at the University of Lethbridge, speaks about new innovations in the development of the potato industry. Continue reading
You’re invited! Farmers open their doors for Alberta Open Farm Days
For the sixth year in a row, Alberta Open Farm Days is helping to bridge the gap between agricultural producers and the public by allowing people in to explore the province’s production facilities. Continue reading
Sask. landowners calling for modernization of 50-year-old oil drilling law
By David Baxter Reporter
Some farmers and ranchers with oil infrastructure have been left feeling shortchanged by 50 year old laws that allow oil companies to drill on farmland. Continue reading
