4-H Alberta celebrates growing financial confidence in Alberta’s youth
4-H Alberta is proud and thrilled to announce and celebrate the launch of generous and strong new funding from TD Bank Group.
Prairie Wind Milling announces opening of new state-of-the-art seed and grain cleaning plant
Prairie Wind Milling (PWM) is excited to announce the upcoming commissioning of its new, state-of-the-art seed and grain cleaning facility in Oyen, Alberta.
Helping kids lead with heart, head, hands and health
A new investment in 4-H Alberta will offer the province’s youth new opportunities to get into agriculture.
4-H Alberta Expands Partnership with Federated Co-operatives Limited
4-H Alberta is pleased to announce that we will continue the strong partnership with Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and a growing group of local Alberta Co-ops...
1928 Bumper Crop!
94-year-old Alan Johnson, who subscribes to our paper, stopped by our office last week with this wonderful photo of his Dad’s farming outfit.
BMO FARM FAMILY: 100 years of farming with the Stammers Family
The Stammers family feels like they’ve hit the jackpot with the lifestyle they lead. “We have had the best place to watch our family grow, from the beautiful sunrises...
Alberta’s Equine Emergency Disaster Fund Applications Now Open
The Alberta Equestrian Federation is now accepting applications for expense relief through the Equine Emergency Disaster Fund.
Big Country Agricultural Society sponsors 4H Show & Sale
Big Country Agricultural Society was among sponsors of the Hanna District 4H Show & Sale. As stated in the Big Country Agricultural Society’s Bylaws, their objective is “to encourage…
Big Country Agricultural Society supports agriculture education
BCAS president Dave Cordick presents a cheque to Karin Roen, Program Agonomist and Extension Coordinator at Chinook Applied Research Association.
Sowing seeds of success for future farmers
Alberta’s government is supporting future farmers and ranchers through changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation’s Next Generation Loan program.
2024 Hanna District 4H sale charity calf, Big Mac
The 2024 Hanna District 4H sale finished with the charity calf, Big Mac, donated by the Adam and Brandi Smith family.
2024 Hanna District 4H Club Report
The Hanna District 4H created a new swine carcass project this year, with six pigs in the project. Teri Quaschnick hosted the live evaluation, during which the pigs were weighed…
LOOK! A leisurely lunch
LOOK! Some nice farmer did all the meal prep for these antelope so they could enjoy a leisurely lunch.
Canadian National Livestock Brand: Recognition of our Western and Frontier Heritage
Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien C. Kurek is pleased to have introduced a Private Member’s Bill, Bill C-407, an Act to Recognize a National Livestock Brand as a Symbol of Canada's Western and Frontier Heritage.
Ag Connections Conference announced for Nov. 20
The 2024 Ag Connections Conference, presented by MNP, is set to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds.
Return to Rural career fair
Special Areas hosted the “Return to Rural” career fair at South Central High School last week. Students had the opportunity to experience a variety of jobs…
Ready, Steady, Let’s Race
The winter barrel series finals associated with the BCAS Winter Roughstock events occurred on Saturday, March 9 at the Crossroads Centre.
Producers eye Mother Nature warily as spring approaches
Producers are nervously watching forecasts, pig spleens and fortune tellers for reassurance that enough moisture is coming to protect crops and livestock this year.
How to take farm safety courses online
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place annually during the third week of March. This campaign encourages farmers, farm families, workers and communities…
The Barnders: Egg-laying superhero
Enjoy The Barnders, cartoons for Ag Safety Week March 10 to 16, 2024.