Rural Roots Canada

Alberta Youth Speak for Agriculture. We hear from the winners of this year's highly competitive Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture event here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

The Verified Beef Production Plus program continues to grow. We talk to the provincial coordinator on why it is advantageous to be part of the program here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

Teaching youth about agriculture through firsthand experience.  The Irvine Agriculture Discovery Centre is set to open its doors in the southeast corner of Alberta.   We talk to the school's founder on Rural Roots Canada.com, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

An Olds, Alberta resident follows in the tread-marks of his Dad and Grandfather by competing in the Calgary Stampede's Vintage Tractor Pull. We have more with Clayton Whiteside at Rural Roots Canada.com where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

Getting the most out of your pasture. We explore how integrated management practices will allow your livestock to graze longer helping your bottom line. Find out more at ruralrootscanada.com.

Relief is on the way for livestock producers from the provincial and federal governments. More on how producers can access this help can be found on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

A new report takes a look at the current state of the agri-food industry in Alberta and where it is headed. One of the co-authors shares some amazing here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

Agriculture was once again at the forefront of the Calgary Stampede. We talk to the director who oversees the Agri-Food Committee about how great it was to once again be able to showcase one of Alberta's most prominent industries. For more on this story go to Rural Roots Canada.com.

The Calgary Stampede's roots are firmly planted in agriculture. We talk to the Stampede's Historical Specialist here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

Farmers across the prairies are facing tough growing conditions as the heatwave compounds the problem of a lack of soil moisture going into the growing season. We have more from a retired Agronomy Research Scientist here on Rural Roots Canada.

The high temperatures we are seeing this week put your livestock at risk for heat stress. How to be proactive and keep your animals safe here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

Canadian cattle producers are ecstatic that Canada has been declared negligible risk for BSE by the World Organization for Animal Health We talk to a producer on what it means to them here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

A farm in Eastern Ontario comes up with a unique way to give teenagers an opportunity to build on their ideas and gain entrepreneurial skills. More here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

Passing along a passion that has spanned decades.   We talk to a High River area resident who is giving away dozens of replica grain elevators he made in hopes they continue to educate people about the history of agriculture in western Canada here on Rural Roots Canada.

A southern Alberta feedlot has been recognized as a leader in sustainable management practices by Alltech Canada. More on Shipwheel Cattle Feeders here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

For the second straight year, 4-H livestock sales will be done virtually. We have more on how you can support 4-H members here on Rural Roots Canada, where we amplify Canadian Agriculture.

The Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture will be holding its annual competition virtually again this year. We talk to Chair Eric Dalke about the event about the experience the participants gain here on Rural Roots Canada, Amplifying Canadian Agriculture.

Planting in dry soil? We talk to an agronomist about what farmers can do to make the best of the situation here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

A farmer from central Alberta says a strong crop rotation can help cut down on insect and disease pressures in your crop. He breaks down the results they have seen on their farm here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture

Changing the conversation around cattle and the environment. We talk with Ducks Unlimited about how they are raising awareness about the vital role cattle play in grasslands here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplifying Canadian Agriculture.

The Canadian Agribusiness Education Foundation is once again offering scholarships for students pursuing a career in agriculture. We have more on this scholarship here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

Understanding capital cost allowance classes for your farm income tax. A tax specialist walks us through some key points to remember when you are filing here on Rural Roots Canada.

Tax season is upon us. We chat with tax consultants Tony Benevides from FBC about how keeping good records will help your farm when you file your income tax here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

In this episode, we talk about the important role native grassland systems play in carbon sequestration with Emily Lowe from Ducks Unlimited Canada. Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

An entrepreneur finds success growing and manufacturing products from hemp. Peter Sykora takes us on the journey of his business Big Fresh Hemp here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.