Craig Lester

Rural Roots Canada

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RRC strives to tell unique stories from the agriculture community that show the true roots of the industry. It will also show off new products and ideas from the ever evolving industry.

Author

Craig Lester

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Business

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

How to turn a spent gravel pit into a flourishing grassland 01.02.2023

A Manitoba farm family turns a marginal piece of land into a thriving pasture for their cattle. They tell RRC how they were able to rejuvenate the land here on Rural Roots Canada.

Rate of change on farms accelerating: Saik 01.02.2023

Agriculture has seen a lot advancements in recent years. Entrepreneur and founder of AGvisorPRO Rob Saik provides insight on the current trends we are seeing. More on this story on Rural Roots Canada.com, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture. This feature is powered by AGvisorPRO.

Your Story Matters: Campbell 01.02.2023

An Ontario dairy farmer and communication expert is urging farmers to tell their story. More on why Andrew Campbell believes no one else is going to tell consumers about how food is produced if they don't. More on this story can be found at Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

Elaine Froese: Having courageous conversations about farm transition 11.01.2023

Farm Family Transition Expert Elaine Froese encourages farm families to have courageous conversations. In this podcast, Elaine and RRC's Craig Lester talk about what is holding families back from having tough conversations about farm transition plans and the dangers of putting them off. Using relatable examples from her family and farm businesses, Elaine talks about navigating farm transition and...

Advisory committee on Federal Government's Sustainable Agriculture Strategy struck 06.01.2023

Agriculture groups from across the country are set to start advising the federal government on its Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.  Why they are hopeful after seeing the latest discussion paper can be found on Rural Roots Canada,com where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

A look back at the 2022 Alberta growing season 05.01.2023

A roller coaster of a year for crops in Alberta.  We have a look back at the year that was for 2022 with the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commission's Agronomy Extension Specialist Jeremy Boychyn. For a breakdown of the year that was, go to Rural Roots Canada.com, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

Saskatchewan farmer named Entrepreneur of the Year 05.01.2023

A Saskatchewan farmer is named the recipient of a prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award. Kristjan Hebert from the Hebert Group, has been selected as a Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year for 2022 for the Prairie Region.

Kristjan Hebert talks ag policy, entrepreneurial success and why farmers need to tell their story 22.12.2022

In this podcast, we speak with Kristjan Hebert from Fairlight, Saskatchewan, about a range of topics covering the agricultural industry. Kristjan recalls his start in farming, his company's recent entrepreneurial success. He also weighs in on current ag policy, how much of a difference farmers can make if they tell their story and a rule that every member of the management team follows.

Ag For Life to administer fund to promote agriculture as a career 19.12.2022

Strengthening the agriculture workforce. Non-profit organization Agriculture for Life has been tasked with administering a fund aimed at promoting agriculture as a career to deal. More on how the initiative will help increase the workforce can be found on Rural Roots Canada.com, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

SeedMaster launches 160 Acres of Gold contest 28.11.2022

Imagine growing a quarter section of canola0 and not having to pay anything. SeedMaster launches the 160 Acres of Gold contest to make a splash in the market. We have more on this unique contest, all of the companies that are a part of it and why they decided to have at Rural Roots Canada.com. This feature is brought to you by Proven Seed.

Choosing the seed that best fits your farm 21.11.2022

In this RRC podcast, Craig Lester sits down with Twyla Jones, an Agrologist and Crop Advisor with Nutrien Ag Solutions. During their conversation they discuss: - The growing conditions this past year in northeastern Alberta - What farmers need to be thinking about when they are choosing seed for next year, - Why they should take data from a single research plot with a grain of salt - What disease...

Farmers vote to amalgamate Alberta Barley and Wheat Commissions 14.11.2022

Farmers vote to amalgamate the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions. We talk to a Alberta Barley Commission delegate Kenton Ziegler about what this means. You can find more at Rural Roots Canada. This feature is powered by Proven Seed.

Canadian Cattle Identification Agency moves tag distribution in-house 07.11.2022

The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency brings the tag distribution system in-house. We talk to General Manager Anne Brunet-Burgess about the decision and the results coming up on Rural Roots Canada, brought to you by Proven Seed.

Ag-Tech education initiative continues to gain steam 31.10.2022

An Alberta teenager is teaching youth about Ag-technology with boxes full of educational activities focused on agriculture.. We have more on Luke Silinski and his initiative at Rural Roots Canada.com. This feature brought to you by Proven Seed.

Keep up your energy. A life in agriculture can take a lot 31.10.2022

Taking care and keeping yourself energized amidst a busy farm life.  We talk to a Health and Productivity Expert on how to keep you in tip-top shape no matter what you have going on on the farm. For more on this story go to Rural Roots Canada.com. This feature is powered by Proven Seed.

Olds College launches new Ag Comms program 31.10.2022

Telling agriculture's story. Olds College launches a new agriculture communications course, the first of its kind in Canada. More on the online program can be found on Rural Roots Canada.com. This feature is powered by connectFirst Credit Union.

FARMERS CARE program aims to increase farm safety awareness 31.10.2022

AgSafe Alberta has developed a training program to improve safety on your farm.  We have more on the FARMERS CARE program at Rural Roots Canada,com. This feature is brought to you by Proven Seed.

Old College researchers look to harness variable rate technology 31.10.2022

Researchers at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology are studying variable rate technology and how it can help farmers.  For more on the research go to Rural Roots Canada.com. This feature is powered by connectFirst Credit Union.

Research collaboration works to find best potato varieties 12.10.2022

A research collaboration works to find the best potato varieties for chipping, french fries and fresh market. We have more on the research going on in Brooks, Alberta coming up on Rural Roots Canada.com. This feature is powered by Proven Seed.

Infrared technology key to improving potato quality checks? 12.10.2022

Using near-infrared technology (NIR) to do quality checks on potatoes.  More on how a research team at Lethbridge College is helping processors move away from a destructive method of checking spuds. For more on this story go to Rural Roots Canada.com. This feature powered by connectFirst Credit Union.

Brocklebank family from Foothills County honoured with BMO Farm Family award 03.10.2022

An indepth look at one of this year's Calgary Stampede - BMO Farm Families. We talk agriculture, sustainability, succession, and community with the Brocklebank family from Foothills County. For more on this story go to Rural Roots Canada.com where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture. This feature is sponsored by Nutrien Proven Seed.

Where do Canadian consumers really stand on beef? 03.10.2022

Is the sky really falling on the beef industry? With a lot of negative hype around cattle production practices and beef nutrition lately, we get insight from Leger Marketing on where consumers really stand in this episode of Rural Roots Canada. This feature is powered by connectFirst Credit Union.

FCC AgExpert: Combining data with your gut feeling to make farm decisions 29.09.2022

How much more success would your operation see if you could leverage data to help make these decision. In this episode we are speaking with Senior Product Owner Janelle Wells from FCC AgExpert about the importance of data in decision-making and the role AgExpert plays in that. This podcast is brought to you by FCC AgExpert.

CABEF Raising Funds to Support the Next Generation of Farmers 26.09.2022

A non-profit organization that gives scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture is set to hold its annual major fundraiser. We talk to the Chair of the Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation about this year's recipients. For more on the event and to register go to Rural Roots Canada.com. This feature powered by @connectFirst Credit Union

A look at the cattle markets heading into fall run 12.09.2022

The cattle markets may be turning a corner.  After two and a half years of challenges, there may be a break for producers during the fall run and into 2023.  CanFax Executive Director Brenna Grant talks about what cattle producers may see here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture. For more on this story go to Rural Roots Canada.com.

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