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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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Crossroads Crop Conference Will Encourage Farmers to...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/31

Alberta Farmers will gather in Edmonton this January for the Crossroads Crop Conference. This year's theme is "Grow Boldly." It's about encouraging farmers to think bigger and embrace change in an ever-evolving industry.

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1:30

Alberta Government Modernizes Water Act

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/31

For the first time since 1999, the Alberta Government is updating the water act - allowing for more flexibility for license holders. Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson says The Bill 7 Water Amendment Act is vital to the irrigation districts, farmers, ranchers and the agri-food processors so they can feed the world.

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1:30

CleanFarms and Peace River Regional District Renew...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/31

The agriculture stewardship organizations CleanFarms and the Peace River Regional District are renewing a successful agricultural plastics recycling program. Since 2021, a recycling partnership between Cleanfarms and the PRRD has diverted more than 55 tonnes of used grain bags and baler twine from local landfills.

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1:33

Public Trust in Canada's Food System Growing: CCFI

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/29

The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity says Canadians are feeling more confident about the country’s food system — but that confidence remains fragile. In its annual Public Trust Research, the Centre found that nearly half of Canadians, 45 percent, believe the food system is headed in the right direction. That’s a 14-point jump from last year and the highest level of confidence in five years.

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RRC Podcast Ep. 11 - Agricultural Dispatches from Kenya

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/22

In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada Podcast, Craig Lester joins Tim Parent from Kenya, where the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists is hosting its annual world congress. That leads to a discussion between the two about the splintering of media into more niche journalism coverage, including within the agriculture sector (3:16). Craig also shares some insights about agriculture on the African continent (8:33). They wrap up the podcast talking about another country, Mexico, and

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1:31

Canada Strengthens Agricultural Ties with Mexico as...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/22

Canada's four-day agricultural trade mission to Mexico has wrapped up, as the two nations aim to strengthen agricultural ties and expand the market for Canadian agri-food exports. The trade mission was part of Ottawa's broader plan to build on Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to Mexico, where the two countries launched the Canada-Mexico Action Plan, which aims to strengthen collaboration on food security, trade, and supply chain resilience.

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CFIA Updates Food and Animal Regulations to Support...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/17

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is giving Canada's agriculture industry a little more breathing room to further support ag sector growth. The agency has unveiled several regulatory changes designed to cut red tape and help farmers and producers remain competitive.

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RRC Podcast Ep. 10 - Rooted in Learning: Discussing...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/15

In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada Podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester sit down with the newest members of the RRC team — Olivia Taylor and Hayden Lester — for an engaging conversation about agriculture education in Canada. As students deeply passionate about the ag industry, Olivia and Hayden share their insights and first-hand perspectives on what’s working, what could be improved, and how the sector can better inspire and attract the next generation of agricultural leaders across

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OLDS - Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/14

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares his insight on this week's farm weather report.

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LETHBRIDGE - Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/14

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares his insight on this week's farm weather report.

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VEGREVILLE - Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/14

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares his insight on this week's farm weather report.

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LLOYDMINSTER - Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/14

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares his insight on this week's farm weather report.

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BC PEACE - Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/14

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares his insight on this week's farm weather report.

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1:31

Thanksgiving Weekend Farm Weather Report

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/10

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares his insight on the weather forecast for the Thanksgiving weekend for Alberta, the BC Peace and parts of Saskatchewan.

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New Canadian Dairy Hub Puts Research and Best...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/09

Canadian dairy farmers now have a new digital tool designed to make research easier to access and apply. The Canadian Dairy Hub, launched by Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) in partnership with Lactanet and other industry groups, brings together a wide range of practical, science-based resources in one place.

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1:30

New Port of Vancouver Facility Expands Canada’s...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/08

Canada’s canola farmers are getting a boost to their export options with the opening of a new transload facility at the Port of Vancouver in British Columbia. Global logistics company DP World has launched its $150 million Canola Oil Transload Facility at its Fraser Surrey terminal, adding one million tonnes of annual export capacity. The facility is designed to speed up and stabilize shipments of Canadian canola oil to global markets. Despite shifting tariffs and volatile trade conditions, canola

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RRC Podcast Ep. 9 - On the Road, Homes on the Range,...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/06

In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada Podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester begin by discussing their recent agricultural excursions to Ontario and Saskatchewan, as part of a project they’re working on with CAAIN - the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network. RRC is expanding! The two introduce the two newest members of the RRC team that will help bring the stories of Canadian ag to life (10:15). Tim and Craig talk about a new documentary released by the Canadian Cattle

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1:31

BC Peace Region - Farm Weather Report for the Week of...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/06

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares his insight on this week's farm weather report for the BC Peace Region.

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1:31

Olds - Farm Weather Report for the Week of October 6

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/06

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares his insight on this week's farm weather report for central Alberta.

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Lethbridge- Farm Weather Report for the Week of...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2025/10/06

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares his insight on this week's farm weather report for Southern Alberta.

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