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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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RRC Podcast Ep. 4 - Aug 4 - Alberta Minister of...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/08/04

This week on the podcast, Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on some of the province’s most pressing ag issues. From celebrating 75 years of being rat-free to the ongoing fight against Richardson Ground Squirrels and the call to bring back strychnine, Sigurdson shares his thoughts on pest management. He chats about pressing the federal government to make agriculture more of a priority. We also examine several counties and

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RRC Podcast Ep. 3 - July 28 - Canada's Food System, A...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/07/28

In this week's chat, Tim and Craig delve into Canada's Food System a new national, sector wide initiative led by Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI), which aims at elevating the conversation about what goes into producing food in our country. Executive Director Lisa Bishop-Spencer provides insight into the initiative. We journey out to Brooks, Alberta to see the evolution of the Crop Diversification Centre - South, which is now being headed up by the County of Newell. The County sees the

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Canada's Food System Aims to Show the Real Story...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/07/27

Canada's Food System believes it's time to rethink what it really takes to get food on our plates, and recognize the people and the work that goes into every bite. That's the goal of a new national campaign, positioning our food system as a critical part of our country's identity, economy, and future.

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Canola Farmers Press Prime Minister Mark Carney on...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/07/14

Amidst the pancake breakfasts and rodeo fun at the Calgary Stampede, canola farmers were looking for updates on tariffs with China. Andre Harpe, Chair of Alberta Canola and the Canadian Canola Growers Association, met with Prime Minister Mark Carney face-to-face, and trade with China was top of mind. "It was a great opportunity to have," says Harpe. "It's not every day you get the chance to chat with the prime minister. All we did was share our concerns about what's going on right now with China

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BMO Farm Family Awards

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/07/13

Farm families across southern Alberta have been recognized for their hard work and dedication to the agricultural community at this year's Calgary Stampede. The 2025 BMO Farm Family Awards honour farm families who exemplify the values of the family farm and the spirit of rural life. This year, 19 families were recognized for their leadership in agriculture, community roots, and commitment to preserving and promoting Western heritage.

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1:31

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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