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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 – S2E4 - BC Agriculture and Food Minister...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/29

In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, we do a quick review of the conferences we've attended in the last few weeks. Then, host Tim Parent sits down for a one-on-one conversation with BC Agriculture and Food Minister Lana Popham. The two discuss some of the most pressing issues facing British Columbia’s farmers and producers - from the recent federal job cuts at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (3:17) to the impact of new trade developments with China (5:30), and how climate change,

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Olds - Monday, Jan. 26 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/26

Prairie Weather reports from RRC Meteorologist David Spence.

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Lloydminster - Monday, Jan. 26 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/26

Prairie Weather reports from RRC Meteorologist David Spence.

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BC Peace - Monday, Jan. 26 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/26

Prairie Weather reports from RRC Meteorologist David Spence.

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Vegreville-Bonnyville - Monday, Jan. 26 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/26

Prairie Weather reports from RRC Meteorologist David Spence.

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Lethbridge - Monday, Jan. 26 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/26

Prairie Weather reports from RRC Meteorologist David Spence.

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15:01

RRC Podcast – S2E3 – Iris Meck & the Advancing Women...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/23

In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester connect with Iris Meck, founder of the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference, now celebrating its 13th year. Iris shares how the event has grown into a national platform empowering women across the ag industry, from students and entrepreneurs to business leaders and producers. She discusses the upcoming AWC West 2026 conference in Calgary, featuring sessions on leadership, innovation, mental health, and women’s

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1:32

Advancing Women in Agriculture 2026 West Conference...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/23

The 2026 edition of the Advancing Women in Agriculture conference in Calgary is quickly approaching. The event will be held March 8 to 10. Melody Garner-Skiba who has attended the event for years, as both an attendee and speaker says it’s an inspirational event.

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1:31

Smart-farming project, drought-resilient training aim...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/22

New technology and training programs are helping strengthen British Columbia’s food security and agriculture sector as a whole through a smart-farming project and drought-resilient crop production training.

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8:22

RRC Podcast – S2E2 – An Ag Research Update from...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/14

Research is fundamentally important to agriculture, and serves as the primary engine for increasing productivity, ensuring global food security, fostering environmental sustainability, and driving economic growth. Without research and innovation, the agricultural sector would struggle to meet the demands of a growing population while facing challenges like climate change and resource scarcity. On this week's podcast, RRC’s Craig Lester has a conversation with the senior research chair at Lethbridge

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1:32

Vegreville - Bonnyville - Monday, Jan. 12 - Farm...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/12

Prairie Weather this Week report for Vegreville and Bonnyville for the week of Jan 12 - with RRC Meteorologist David Spence.

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1:31

Lethbridge - Monday, Jan. 12 - Farm Weather Report

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/12

Prairie Weather this Week report for Lethbridge for the week of Jan 12 - with RRC Meteorologist David Spence.

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1:32

BC Peace - Monday, Jan. 12 - Farm Weather Report

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/12

Prairie Weather this Week report for the B.C. Peace for the week of Jan 12 - with RRC Meteorologist David Spence.

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1:31

Lloydminster - Monday, Jan. 12 - Farm Weather Report

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/12

Prairie Weather this Week report for Lloydminster for the week of Jan 12 - with RRC Meteorologist David Spence.

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1:32

Olds - Monday, Jan. 12 - Farm Weather Report

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/12

Prairie Weather this Week report for the Olds area for the week of Jan 12 - with RRC Meteorologist David Spence.

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1:32

Andrea Brocklebank Named CEO of Canadian Cattle...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/12

The Canadian Cattle Association has announced Andrea Brocklebank as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the transition set to take place in early March. Brocklebank currently serves as Executive Director of the Beef Cattle Research Council, a role she has held since 2009. She has been part of the Canadian Cattle Association since 2004, working across research, funding, and knowledge transfer within the beef sector.

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1:31

Nuffield Scholar and UK Researcher Looking to Help...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/01/06

UK researcher and Nuffield scholar Sharon May is bridging the gap between farm life and mental health care, helping ensure that when farmers reach out for support, they’re truly heard.

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1:30

Statistics Canada reports potato production dips...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/31

After four consecutive record harvests, Canadian potato production fell slightly in 2025 as drought conditions affected eastern growing regions, according to new Statistics Canada data. Production dropped 0.9 percent from 2024 to 125.8 million hundredweight, with Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick seeing the biggest declines. PEI saw production drop 15.9 percent to 21.8 million hundredweight after drought hit mid-season, while New Brunswick dropped 4.7 percent to 16.2 million

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Researching Best Rotational Practices For Different...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/30

In this spotlight on research, we take a look at University of Alberta Master's Student Erica Prins work on soil health under different crop rotations on the prairies.

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RRC Podcast Ep. 20 - A 2025 Prairie Weather Review

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/21

From devastating drought to a destructive storm that tore across the Prairies, 2025 was a year that tested Canada’s farmers and rural communities. In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, powered by Alberta Canola, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester sit down with Rural Roots Canada meteorologist David Spence to unpack the biggest weather stories of the year, from bone-dry fields throughout the west to the monster August storm that caused nearly a quarter-billion dollars in damage. What

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