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Rural Roots Canada

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.

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Redefining Northern Farming

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/07/02

Leona Watson is helping redefine what agriculture looks like in Canada’s North. The Yukon-based farmer and former Nuffield Scholar is welcoming past Nuffield Scholars to the Canadian territory for Nuffield Canada’s 75th-anniversary celebration, a region that, for many of them, is uncharted territory, which is kind of the point. “It’s the first time in the Yukon for a lot of these folks,” Watson says. “We’re just excited to feature what the Yukon has to offer. It’s a growing population, and we

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Nuffield Canada Celebrates 75 Years in the Yukon

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/06/30

75 Years of producing travelling scholars and leaders in the agriculture community. Nuffield Canada celebrates the milestone by touring farms and agriculture businesses in the Yukon. Chair Steve Larocque says it's an amazing accomplishment—and it was a great place to celebrate it. “What better place than the Yukon on the solstice. It was fantastic,” says Larocque

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Research Associations in Alberta to Share $3.2...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/06/26

Twelve applied research associations across Alberta will share $3.2 million in provincial funding aimed at strengthening agricultural research and improving producer competitiveness. The one-time grant from the provincial government will be used for equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and infrastructure enhancements. RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation for Alberta, says the investment reflects the province's ongoing support for practical, science-based innovations in

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The Nuffield Scholarship: An Opportunity of a Lifetime

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/06/23

The application deadline for the 2026 Nuffield Scholarships is looming- June 30th. The Nuffield Canada Scholarship is a prestigious, rural, thought-leadership program available to Canadian citizens who are involved in any aspect of agriculture. Its goal is to attract mid-career men and women who are ready to challenge themselves by doing 10 weeks of self-directed international travel study to examine and research an agricultural topic they are passionate about. Once travel is completed, Scholars

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Rural Crime: Wire Theft From Irrigation Pivots On The...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/06/18

Rural Crime: Wire Theft From Irrigation Pivots On The Rise by RRC soundbites

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Canada Beefs Up Its Defence Against Foot and Mouth...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/06/17

Canada is beefing up its defence against foot-and-mouth disease, one of the most dangerous livestock diseases in the world.

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AgKnow Release its Second White Paper

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/06/16

AgKnow, the Alberta Farm Mental Health network, is looking to the agriculture industry to provide feedback on their latest assessment of the mental health environment for farmers and the ag industry in the province. Director Linda Hunt says this white paper assesses the needs in the community as well as the ability of the mental health and health care providers to connect with farmers. "Looking for what are the barriers for people getting help, and how can we build capacity within the Alberta

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AgTech Start-Up Looks to Snuff Out Farm Equipment Fires

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/06/10

Fires on farm equipment are a known risk, especially during the busy harvest season, however, a Canadian agtech start-up believes they have developed a solution to help farmers spot problems before they spark. Chariot Command, co-founded by CEO Andrew John Leaman, uses camera-based technology to monitor the mechanical health of farm equipment, with a sharp focus on combines, where fire risk is often highest. “At Chariot Command, we use cameras to understand the mechanical health of farm

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No Cutting Corners: Unlocking the Potential of...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/05/23

“I wish I didn't have to deal with these dryland corners on my fields. They are more trouble than they are worth.” This offhand remark from a farmer has led to a full-fledged research initiative at Farming Smarter to explore how farmers manage these tricky, often-overlooked portions of irrigated fields. The new project is entitled No Cutting Corners: Realizing the Sustainable Potential of Dryland Corners. Ashley Wagenaar, Conservation Agronomist at Farming Smarter, is super excited to explore

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Event Aims to Strengthen Producer-Veterinarian...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/05/22

An upcoming event in Airdrie aims to help livestock producers build stronger relationships with their veterinarians, an important but sometimes overlooked part of a successful operation. Organized by Ashley Nicholls of REACH Agriculture Strategies, the session will explore effective communication strategies between producers and veterinarians and highlight how technology is reshaping animal health management. Nicholls says two featured speakers will offer diverse insights into the field.

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AWC West 2025: Leading With Resilience and Rising...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/05/21

Like crops weathering droughts and downpours, women in agriculture are rising through uncertainty and leading with resilience. At the recent Advancing Women in Agriculture conference, Dr. Cami Ryan, Senior Business Partner for Industry Affairs and Sustainability at Bayer Crop Science Canada, spoke with Rural Roots Canada about her talk, "The Heat is On! Resiliency and Leadership in Ag." Ryan said she never planned for a career in agriculture, but stressed that we all have to grow where we're

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Agricultural Groups Urge Action from Re-Elected...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/05/04

With the federal election in the rearview mirror, agricultural groups across the country are letting the minority Liberal Government know what they need immediately and in the coming months. Several of them issued statements in the last week.

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New tool revolutionizing On-Farm Trials

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/05/04

Seeding is progressing across Alberta, and with it, a number of farmers will be participating in On-Farm Trials to assess how new products, technologies, or practices perform under real-world conditions. According to Steve Larocque of Beyond Agronomy, digital tools are transforming the future of these trials. He says platforms like DFI allow producers to carry out large-scale automated strip trials with ease.

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Exploring the Potential of Lupin in Canadian Agriculture

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/05/04

When you hear the word lupin, you might think of those purple-pink flowers that dot landscapes and ditches across Canada. However, in this instance, lupin refers to a pulse crop that's becoming a crop to watch in Canadian agriculture. Researchers at Sarda Ag Research in the Peace Region of Alberta are exploring the potential of lupin, which is high in protein, rich in nutrients, and could have considerable potential for farmers. "Lupin is similar to how we got into industrial hemp," says Vance

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Prairie Weather this Week: Northeast Alberta

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/04/28

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares the forecast for NE Alberta

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Prairie Weather this Week: Central Alberta

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/04/28

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares a forecast for Central Alberta

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Prairie Weather this Week: Lethbridge

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/04/28

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares the southern Alberta forecast.

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Innovation on the Farm: Jessica Carlyon Brings Back a...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/04/28

Farmers are very innovative, always coming up with new tools and practices to solve everyday problems on their farm. One such person is Jessica Carlyon, the owner of Hired Hand Hardware, who also farms in Little Smoky in northwest Alberta. Carlyon builds and sells a slick tool that cuts, pulls and wraps bale string or wrap from a hay or straw bale while feeding or putting in bedding.

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Hands-On Ranching Skills for Women Highlight New...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/04/28

A new opportunity for women looking to gain hands-on ranching experience is coming to Alberta this summer. The first-ever Female Ranch Camp will take place June 18–22 in Yellowhead County. Organized by Business Wide-View, the camp is modelled after a successful U.S. program and aims to build confidence, skills, and a stronger sense of community among women in agriculture. “We’re taking up to 12 women to the camp,” says B-J Fuchs, owner of Business Wide-View and host of the event. “They’ll be

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Farmer-Led Research Driving Innovation in Alberta’s...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/04/20

In Alberta’s Peace Country, a farmer-directed research organization is helping producers improve their operations by testing new practices and technologies tailored to the region’s unique needs. SARDA Ag Research, based in Falher, conducts unbiased research on a range of topics, from crop inputs to new farming methods. The goal is to help farmers make better decisions based on data from their region, without the cost or risk of trying unproven methods themselves. “SARDA Ag Research is an

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