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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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New Research Sheds Light on Grazing Strategies to...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/11/10

New research from the University of Guelph is revealing how different grazing strategies can transform pasture productivity and livestock health. Kayleigh DeCoste is a master’s student in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph. Her master's research is looking at the effects of different grazing strategies on pasture performance and cow-calf performance on Ontario pastures. For more on this story go to ruralrootscanada.com.

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The Effect of Low-Quality Forage on Animal Efficiency...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/11/08

How do low-quality forages affect animal efficiency and enteric methane emissions? That's the question a student at the University of Guelph has some answers to. Madeline McLennan is studying at the University of Guelph in the Department of Animal Biosciences, focusing on beef nutrition and physiology. Her primary focus right now is on the impact of low-quality forages. For more on this story go to RuralRootsCanada.com

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Changing of the Guard at the Canadian Cattle Youth...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/09/28

The Canadian Cattle Youth Council (CCYC) is undergoing a changing of the guard as outgoing president Scott Gerbrandt passes the torch to incoming president Emily Bromley. Gerbrandt, who served as CCYC president for the past year, leaves a legacy of strategic advancements, particularly in youth succession planning and governance. “When I took on the role, we started by finishing up a working group looking at succession issues and how it affects youth in the industry,” said Gerbrandt. “Most of our

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Marchand, 2024 recipient of Reg Schellenberg Next...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/09/02

The Canadian Cattle Foundation presents the second annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award to support the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders program. This year's recipient is Cassie Marchand from Vernon, BC. The award honors those who embody the spirit of leadership, mentorship, collaboration, and dedication to the Canadian cattle industry and mirrors Reg Schellenberg's dedicated leadership. For more on this story go to ruralrootscanada.com.

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Nova Scotia’s Holdanca Farms Wins Prestigious...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/08/26

A Nova Scotia-based family farm has been named the winner of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2024. Holdanca Farms, near Wallace Bay on the north shore of Nova Scotia, is operated by the father-daughter team of John and Maria Duynisveld. The farm has been recognized for its ongoing commitment to sustainable farming practices that balance environmental conservation with agricultural productivity. The 500-acre farm is focused on raising grass-fed cattle, sheep, pastured pigs, and

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2:19

Digital Cookbook Showcases Southern Alberta’s Farm...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/08/19

Going from farm to table has never been easier with the launch of a new digital cookbook showcasing Southern Alberta’s farm fresh flavours. Tourism Lethbridge and Alberta Food Tourism Strategies have teamed up with Alberta Open Farm Days to release the digital recipe book titled Lethbridge Farm-to-Table: Flavours from Southern Alberta. The book aims to promote the region’s agricultural products while promoting its growing agri-food tourism industry in Southern Alberta. The collection of recipes

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20/20 Seed Labs Celebrates 35 Years of Innovation and...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/08/05

For 35 years, 20/20 Seed Labs has been a leader in seed testing and research. The company has grown from a small business into a fully accredited and internationally recognized seed testing laboratory with facilities in Alberta, Manitoba, and Chile. The company was founded in 1989 by Sarah Foster following Agriculture Canada’s decision to privatize its seed testing program. Foster seized the opportunity to fill a gap in the market. For more on this story go to Rural Roots Canada.com.

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Severe Storm Safety

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/07/08

In mid-July, severe storm season reaches its peak on the Canadian prairies. Already, hundreds of hail-related crop insurance claims have been filed, and several tornadoes have touched down across the prairies. For a farmer, a single storm could wipe out weeks or months of hard work. Cochrane, Alberta-based storm chaser Braydon Morisseau has seen firsthand the damage severe weather can cause. In an interview with Rural Roots Canada, Morisseau said there are things we can do to keep ourselves

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Agriculture Literacy Program At University of Calgary...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/07/06

An innovative agriculture literacy program at the University of Calgary has secured a $1 Million donation from BMO. The Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy at the university’s School of Public Policy says the donation will support the launch of the Agriculture Literacy for Healthier People and Planet program. The initiative will address the complexities of agricultural systems while emphasizing the pivotal role food plays in human health and environmental sustainability. Dr. Guillaume

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The Countdown Is On For AWC East 2024

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/07/01

The countdown is on and preparations are being made for the Advancing Women in Agriculture AWC East 2024 Conference happening in Niagara Falls, Ontario from November 17-19. Lynda Campbell with TD Bank Agriculture Services has been a long-time conference attendee. She says the conference shines a very bright light on the importance of women in the agriculture sector. "Working and being in the industry, I see so many women coming back to the farm or on the farm and the role they play and how little

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2:18

Ag Tech: Streamlining The Feed Industry Through...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/06/09

Streamlining feed procurement is the goal of FeedXChange, an innovative platform that connects farmers and feed brokers. It enables them to find the best deals, negotiate favourable prices, and save money. FeedXChange is the brainchild of Styn Nieuwenhuis and Josh Hawley. Nieuwenhuis says the idea came about simply because there was little data available about the by-product side of the feed ingredient market. This feature is powered by Radiate, sold exclusively by Nutrien.

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Learn to do by doing: 4-Hers reflect on skills gained

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/06/03

It's an exciting time of the year in the 4-H world.. as 4-Hers show off the projects they have worked on all year. We stopped into the Newell District 4-H Show and Sale in Brooks and 4-H on Parade in Calgary in the last week to chat with 4-Hers about their projects and how the program will shape their futures. For more on this story go to Rural Roots Canada.com.

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From weed to crop, innovator aims to build up Pennycress

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/05/27

An innovator is working to build up a plant commonly known as a weed and as a great oilseed and cover crop. Dr. Jason Thomas talks about the work he and his company are doing with Pennycress here on Rural Roots Canada, brought to you by Radiate, an exclusive product from Nutrien Ag Solutions. For the full story, go to ruralrootscanada.com.

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Eyes on the Sky: Understanding What Causes Tornadoes...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/05/20

A series of tornado warnings in east-central Alberta last week reminds us that it's that time of year again. RRC Meteorologist David Spence has more on how long they last and what to watch for in the sky. For more details, go to ruralrootscanada.com.

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Alberta School Tackles Sustainable Cattle Feed...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/05/13

An agricultural academy in Altario, Alberta, is spearheading an initiative to determine if an indoor hydroponic system could provide consistent, year-round, affordable, and nutrient-rich feed for cattle amid the ongoing drought. This is Rural Roots Canada, and I'm Craig Lester, Amplifying Canadian Agriculture Altario School, a K-12 school located in Altario, Alberta near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border, has partnered with members of the local community and the agriculture industry to collaborate

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New Tech Aims to Improve On-Site Animal Care Diagnostics

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/05/06

Dr. Brenna Brown has been working with and running laboratories for a decade. While working as a business development rep for an environmental lab, she would often get asked the same question repeatedly. "They'd ask, can you test my animal samples? And I couldn't because I was environmental. So, that was me learning about this animal health diagnostic laboratory shortage." Seeing how farmers were grappling with the scarcity of rapid animal testing diagnostics and local veterinarians, Dr. Brown

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New AgTech to Mitigate Impact of Frost on Crops

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/04/29

New promising ag-tech from Advanced Agri-Science aims to mitigate and in some cases prevent frost from happening in plants. Collin Juurakko is the Founder and CEO of the company. In this feature, he explains how this ag-tech works and how this research started him on a journey to forming his own company. For more on this story go to Rural Roots Canada.com.

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New Farm School in South-East Alberta Aims to be...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/04/23

Farm schools are on the rise. The latest kindergarten to Grade 9 school to adopt an agricultural-based curriculum and environment is in southeast Alberta. We'll talk to the principal and a student from the Rolling Hills Agricultural Academy soon. Rolling Hills, Alberta, located about two and half hours southeast of Calgary, is the latest school to adopt a hands-on learning agriculture-based curriculum. Principal Mike Flieger says it is important that the school be reflective of the community. This

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The Consequences of Severe Drought for Alberta

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/04/08

Alberta is in for a difficult growing season as the risk of severe drought increases with each passing day. The province relies on melting snow and precipitation for much of its water. With a lacklustre winter in the rearview mirror and a dry spring ahead, water management areas have already been impacted by a shortage of water. "It will be a rough situation this year," says Dr. Guillaume Lhermie, Director of the Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy at the University of Calgary. "We

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Planting During Drought: Agronomist offers tips...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2024/03/11

With the drought expected to persist into planting this year, an agronomist is encouraging farmers to get their crops in the ground early. Agronomist Scott Gillespie is the owner of Plants Dig Soil Consulting, an advice-based company in southern Alberta. He says with the drought the top of concern during the growing season this year growers should be thinking about seeding sooner rather than later. This feature is powered by the Blue Book - Alberta's Crop Protection Guide.

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