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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. 19 - Compassion, Community, and a...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/11

In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, powered by Alberta Canola, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester celebrate the season with a look at how Alberta Milk is helping make the holidays a little brighter by partnering with the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation to give back in a big way. Then, Tim and Craig shift gears to the field, catching up with Alberta Canola Chair André Harpe to reflect on the year that was, the challenges producers faced, and what the canola sector can expect

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1:32

Canada’s Agri-Food Sector Eyes New Markets Amid...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/11

Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry is rethinking its reliance on the U.S. as political uncertainty south of the border continues to raise concerns for producers and industry leaders. A new report from the Angus Reid Institute and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) finds that four out of five agriculture professionals are pessimistic about dealings with the second Trump presidency. Despite those concerns, seven-in-10 say they remain optimistic about the overall future of

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1:32

AWC East 2025: In Business and Agriculture, Every...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/11

At the Advancing Women in Agriculture East Conference, business leader and speaker Anne Miner shared insights on a trait she believes every entrepreneur needs. “Every entrepreneur has to have grit,” Miner stresses. Miner says it was American academic and psychologist Angela Duckworth who defined grit as passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals and, inspired by that message, prompted Miner to launch Women with Grit, a community, classroom, podcast, and blog that's designed to help

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1:30

Canadian Families to Spend Nearly $1,000 More on Food...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/09

Canadian families can expect to spend nearly $1,000 more on food in 2026, according to the annual Canada Food Price Report. The annual forecast predicts that food prices will rise by 4% to 6% nationwide, pushing the average family of four's grocery bill to $17,571.79, an increase of up to $994,63 from 2025. Prices are now 27% higher than five years ago, and one in four households in Canada is considered food insecure. Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia are expected to face

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1:32

LETHBRIDGE - Monday, Dec. 8 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/09

Snow and more snow. An active weather pattern this week brings significant snow to the partially buried prairies

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1:32

BC PEACE - Monday, Dec. 8 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/09

Snow and more snow. An active weather pattern this week brings significant snow to the partially buried prairies

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1:32

LLOYDMINSTER - Monday, Dec. 8 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/09

Snow and more snow. An active weather pattern this week brings significant snow to the partially buried prairies

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1:30

OLDS - Monday, Dec. 8 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/09

Snow and more snow. An active weather pattern this week brings significant snow to the partially buried prairies

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1:29

VEGREVILLE & BONNYVILLE - Monday, Dec. 8 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/09

Snow and more snow. An active weather pattern this week brings significant snow to the partially buried prairies

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1:32

Alberta’s Dairy Farmers Rally to Help the Alberta...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/09

Alberta's dairy farmers are turning generosity into action, with Alberta Milk partnering with the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation to support kids and families across the province. Their holiday campaign, which runs until the end of December, is part of Alberta Milk's annual partnership with the foundation. Funds raised will help ensure children throughout Alberta have access to specialized care and support when they need it most.

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RRC Podcast Ep. 18 - John Barlow, Grow Canada, and...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/05

As the ag sector sprints toward the end of 2025, there’s no shortage of energy, innovation, and conversation shaping the year ahead. In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast—powered by Alberta Canola—host Tim Parent and RRC’s Craig Lester recap some of the highlights from Grow Canada in Calgary, where industry leaders gathered to discuss Canada’s role in global agriculture and how to unlock the sector’s full potential. Plus, hear insights from MP John Barlow at the Advancing Women in

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1:30

Second Harvest Sets Sights on Alberta Potatoes to...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/03

Canada's largest food rescue organization is turning farm surplus into food for families in need and is looking to build relationships with Alberta potato growers. Second Harvest, a national nonprofit focused on reducing food waste, works directly with farmers, manufacturers, and processors to redirect perfectly edible food that might otherwise be tossed away.

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28:33

RRC Podcast Ep. 17 - From Scotland to Zimbabwe to...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/02

In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada Podcast, Craig Lester sits down with fellow 2023 Nuffield Scholar Claire Taylor, a Scottish agricultural journalist now based in Australia. Fresh off a global Nuffield journey that took her to 16 countries, Claire shares her insights on agricultural policy, food security, curiosity-driven learning, and why the pressures facing farmers today demand better leadership, stronger mental health support, and more global connection. The pair reflect on their first

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28:33

RRC Podcast Ep. 16 - From Scotland to Zimbabwe to...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/02

In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada Podcast, Craig Lester sits down with fellow 2023 Nuffield Scholar Claire Taylor, a Scottish agricultural journalist now based in Australia. Fresh off a global Nuffield journey that took her to 16 countries, Claire shares her insights on agricultural policy, food security, curiosity-driven learning, and why the pressures facing farmers today demand better leadership, stronger mental health support, and more global connection. The pair reflect on their first

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1:34

Alberta's Perry Family Farms Named PepsiCo’s Global...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/12/02

Alberta's Perry Family Farm has been named the 2025 Farmer of the Year award at PepsiCo's first-ever Global Farmer Awards. The Perry Family Farm was recognized for its leadership in regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and sustainable food production.

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1:32

4-H Holds 93rd Members Forum in Calgary

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/11/28

Seventy 4-H members from across Canada are heading to Calgary for five days packed with career workshops, mentorship circles and practical life skills training. The 93rd annual 4-H Canada Members Forum will run from Nov. 29 to Dec. 4. It brings together youth aged 15 to 21 from all provinces for programming focused on preparing them for life beyond 4-H.

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RRC Podcast Ep. 16 - On Location at AWC East in...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/11/25

On this special edition of the RRC podcast, Craig Lester joins Tim Parent from the Advancing Women in Agriculture East conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The conference empowers and promotes the importance of women in Canada's agriculture sector. Craig has a conversation with Lauren Van Ewyk, CEO of the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance, about blending the balance of work and life into your day-to-day (1:50). Craig also has a conversation with a trio of future leaders in the ag sector and

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1:30

Temperatures Set to Drop for Southern Prairie Provinces

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/11/21

Only a few days until the weather changes, bringing colder weather, and much needed snow to the southern prairie provinces. Until then, it remains seasonably warm and dry.

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RRC Podcast Ep. 15 - Talking Spuds at the Potato...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/11/21

On this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, brought to you by Alberta Canola, Craig Lester and Tim Parent are talking potatoes. Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, put ‘em in a stew, the versatile potato was in the spotlight at the annual Potato Growers of Alberta conference. Potatoes had a spud-tacular growing season according to Chair Allison Davie who joins the conversation (3:07), while Tony Kirkland, vice-chair and owner of Sandhills Seed Potatoes, talks about the strong potato market (4:15). We also

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1:30

Farmers Urged to Practice Safety Around Grain Bins

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/11/15

With the crop nicely tucked away in the bin, it's the time of year when checks become regular. AgSafe Alberta's Jody Wacowich says staying on top of safety while climbing on the bin is important.

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