Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (MARCH 1 – MARCH 31)

Mar 02, 2017

Alberta students learn first-hand about the importance of agriculture.

Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life) is pleased to announce its support of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (March 1– March 31, 201) through a shared commitment of enhancing the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of agriculture in everyday life.

Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week (CALM) is celebrated across Canada by Agriculture in the Classroom-Canada affiliated organizations. Students participate in activities to learn about and connect with the agriculture industry and the people involved in the production of their food.

“We want to connect farmers and ranchers with students,” comments Luree Williamson, CEO Ag for Life. “Educating Albertans’ about where their food comes from and the vital role agriculture plays in our daily lives is a priority for Ag for Life,” adds Williamson. “CALM is a great opportunity to engage students.”

During CALM, with participation from Alberta Canola Producers, Alberta Milk Producers, the University of Alberta Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Western Producer, Cargil, the Canadian Cattelmens Association, Ag for Life is hosting an Alberta Made Breakfasts in Calgary for high school students. Students will enjoy a fresh breakfast served by local farmers, producer groups and volunteers. Following breakfast, students will have the opportunity to ask questions as they participate in an agriculture presentation learning about the many facets of Alberta agriculture and the incredible opportunities the industry offers.

Throughout the year Ag for Life's ongoing agriculture education programs teach students, teachers and their families about the agriculture industry and the career opportunities that exists. Supported programs include Agriculture 101: Food and Farming, ThinkAgCareers, Farm Tours for Teachers, Classroom Agriculture Program, Little Green Thumbs, and on farm programs like Stony Plain's City Slickers program.

Source : Agriculture for life

Video: A chain harrow is a game changer

Utilizing a rotational grazing method on our farmstead with our sheep helps to let the pasture/paddocks rest. We also just invested in a chain harrow to allow us to drag the paddocks our sheep just left to break up and spread their manure around, dethatch thicker grass areas, and to rough up bare dirt areas to all for a better seed to soil contact if we overseed that paddock. This was our first time really using the chain harrow besides initially testing it out. We are very impressed with the work it did and how and area that was majority dirt, could be roughed up before reseeding.

Did you know we also operate a small business on the homestead. We make homemade, handcrafted soaps, shampoo bars, hair and beard products in addition to offering our pasture raised pork, lamb, and 100% raw honey. You can find out more about our products and ingredients by visiting our website at www.mimiandpoppysplace.com. There you can shop our products and sign up for our monthly newsletter that highlights a soap or ingredient, gives monthly updates about the homestead, and also lists the markets, festivals, and events we’ll be attending that month.