Rural Roots Canada

Do More Ag Foundation CoFounder Kim Keller talks with RRC's Craig Lester about the growth the foundation has seen in the past year. How it has exceeded her expectations, how the industry has rallied behind the cause and how it has led to a heightened awareness of the importance of mental well-being in the industry.

Isaac LeClair from Agriculture More Than Ever talks with RRC's Craig Lester about effective story-telling and why it is so important for the agriculture industry to engage consumers more often and effectively. He reviews the three principles for an effective story and how you get consumers coming back for more helpings of your story.

A look back at the agriculture issues and announcements with Alberta Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier including: - This year's growing season, which included a delayed planting and harvest due to snow and rain.
 - The wait for and announcement of the U.S., Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement that will replace NAFTA and the concerns he is hearing on the matter from farmers in the supply management sector.
 - What the new Canadian Agriculture Partnership agreement means for Alberta.
 - How the railway companies have been performing in term of getting grain to market.
 - What the recent purchase of grain cars by the province will mean for shipping of grain.
 - The implementation of the Local Food Sector Act, which set standards for organic food and established a local food council.
 - And the results of a trade mission to India.

The UFA Innovation Lab at Olds College is nearly complete. We take a closer look at the facility located in the Smart Ag Innovation Centre here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Participants of this year’s Prairie Cereals Summit in Banff got to hear from this year’s winner of the Advancing Ag program about the restrictions of atrazine in corn. We talk to Isabelle Thibout about the Advancing Ag program, her essay and her future in agriculture here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Agricultural fieldmen from across the province of Alberta gathered in Calgary last week for training. The President of the Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen, Elden Kozak, talks about how their organization is strengthening here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the stem and meat of agriculture.

Steve Kenyon from Greener Pastures Ranching in Westlock, Alberta talks about how and why he made the transition into a 365-day grazing system. Kenyon gives his best advice on what producers should be thinking if they are thinking or about to make the jump and also chats about what keeps him going as he works to refine his grazing practices.

In this RRC Podcast, we catch up with the President of the Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers, Lauren Ovinge. We spoke with her at AYFR's Rock the Farm Conference in Calgary at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino. The chat included at this year's Rock the Farm conference, a recap of this year's events, how difficult this year was for farmers in Alberta, the importance of networking for young farmers and what they are looking to accomplish in 2019.

In this RRC PODCAST: We chat with Cedric MacLeod, The Executive Director of the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association at their ninth annual national conference about the state of the forage and grassland industry in Canada. We talked with him about a number of things including: - Why forage and grasslands are the life-blood of agriculture. - Why farmers need better in telling the story of forage and grassland and its significance on the Canada agriculture scene. - The growth they have seen in the industry... - A recap of the conference. - And what energizes him about this industry 365 days a year.

A young man from Acme, Alberta is this year's winner of the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture contest. Emmett Sawyer talks about the competition in Toronto and the importance for youth to speak up about agriculture here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the stem and Meat of Agriculture

With harvest 2018 finally in the books and the crops safely in the bin attention now turns to making sure it stays in good condition. We talk to an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada on what to watch for here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Wheatley, Ontario farmer Chris Renwick, Madison Englot and her father Norm from Montmartre, Saskatchewan talk about their families connection to agriculture, being filmed while doing their everyday chores, their passion for informing consumers about where their food comes from and telling them who they are as farm families. CropLIfe Canada, the organization behind Real Farm LIves, President and CEO Pierre Petelle talks about the excitement of putting the project together and where it all originated.

Soil carbon and soil health will be the focus of the 9th annual Canadian Forage and Grasslands Conference. The event is scheduled to take place in Calgary November 13th - 15th. More on the conference here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the stem and meat of agriculture.

Rob Sharkey talks about growing his podcast, the conversations he has with farmers and the journey he has been on since he became the Shark Farmer.

Saskatoon’s Jana Danielson from Lead Pilates talks about the importance of self-care and how that can help you Love the Life you Lead. She talks about focuses on movement and taking time for yourself at Sasktachewan Women in Ag’s Connect - The Heart of the Farm conference.

As farmers rush to get the harvest done, there are a few things to remember to mitigate the spread of crop diseases. More on what the Canola Council of Canada is recommending here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

As Canada's agriculture industry deals with a labour and talent shortage, BASF Canada continues to see growth in a program they started five years ago. More on the successes found in the company’s Professional Development Program here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

With the snow, rain and cold conditions continuing to hamper this year's harvest, some farmers are harvesting their crops with a lot more moisture in them than what is recommended. We talk to a crop specialist on how producers can safely store the crop here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the stem and meat of agriculture.

About 90 4-H youth from across the province convened at the Calgary Stampede grounds to learn rodeo skills from some of the best in the rodeo world. More on the weekend from a participant and clinician here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

The final touches are being put on the 2018 Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference in Niagara Falls… We talk to Loralee Orr from Corteva Agriscience who will be speaking at the upcoming event about why she enjoys it here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the stem and meat of Agriculture.