Rural Roots Canada

Southern Alberta ranchers JC (Jack) Anderson and Wynne Chisholm are donating their 19,000-acre ranch and its assets to the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinarian Medicine.

Rob Patterson and Krisjan Jones from Canadian Bio-Systems discuss the evolution and future of livestock feed technology - a timely discussion ahead of new rules on antimicrobial use in feed coming into effect Dec. 1, 2018.

This year's recipient family of the Calgary Stampede's BMO Farm Family Award in Cardston County is the Stanford family. Gary Stanford is no stranger to standing up for agriculture. We talk to the farmer from Magrath, Alberta about why the industry is so important to him and why he dedicates a lot of his time to helping youth learn about it here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Agriculture.

Grain elevators used to cover the prairies from B-C to Manitoba, now their numbers are dwindling. We talk to a man who has dedicated his life to profiling these magnificent structures here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

A new way to secure cash advances for farmers. The Alberta Wheat Commission announces a new tool to help crop, livestock and honey producers manage cash flow throughout the year. More on the new program here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

An international culture exchange involving auctioneers. Two brothers from South Africa tour Canada, compete on the international stage and talk about the differences between the industry in the two countries here on Rural Roots Canada, where get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Speaking up for agriculture. Youth from across Alberta compete in the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Calgary Stampede, more on what the competition meant to the participants here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Separating the business of farming from personal wealth when it comes to succession and estate planning. We talk to an expert about how you move the hard conversations into action here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

The Calgary Stampede is over, but the legacy of Summer Synergy and the International Youth Livestock Supreme Championships lives on. We talk to one participant of how the program has allowed her to grow and attend a post-secondary school here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

One of the many big attractions at the Calgary Stampede is the UFA Cattle Trail, which is made possible by several sponsors. We take a closer look at the Trail here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Youth are showing off their livestock and skills at Summer Synergy in Olds this week, in hopes of getting a post-secondary scholarship through the Calgary Stampede's Youth Livestock Supreme Championship and Scholarships. Madison Sibbald is the sixth generation of her family to raise Pure Bred Red Angus on a ranch near Cochrane. More on this here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

They have been on the land they currently farm for 125 years. The Olsen family of Olds are the recipients of the BMO - Calgary Stampede Farm Family Award for Mountain View County. We find out more about the history of the farm here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

On Sunday, youth from across western Canada and the U.S. will be showing steers in the annual Calgary Stampede Steer Classic in the Nutrien Western Events Centre. We find out what they will be taking away from the event here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

It's music to the ears of the horses, drivers and crowds. The Calgary Stampede's Heavy Horse Show puts its best hoof forward combining the majestic horses and the sweet melodies of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. More on why this pairing works so well here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Things are really starting to come together for the Canadian Beef Industry conference in London, Ontario in August. We look at what will be included in this year's event and how it can help your operation's bottom line here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Changes are coming on December 1st that will require livestock producers to have a prescription to get anti-biotics. We talk to veterinarian Dr. Blake Balog on how to prepare for those changes and the importance of your relationship with your vet here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Cash flow management is a crucial part of any farm business plan. We talk about the different elements and how marketing your grain ties into that conversation, with the Vice President of the Ag Exchange Group here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture. Ag Exchange Group presented at the RRC Rolling Hills Ag Day.

A leader with Corteva Agriscience talks about how playing to your strengths and using your talents can lead to success in business and your personal life here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

The Canadian Food Grains Bank is encouraging farmers to help their counterparts in third world countries. The non-profit tells more about their latest initiative here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Stephenville, Texas' Magen Warlick talks about her journey to the Calgary Stampede, placing 2nd in the 2017 competition and wanting to make it back for the 2018 event.