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LETHBRIDGE, AB - A historic ranch near Lethbridge is being put under conservation easements.Conservation easements are legal mechanisms that protect the natural value of land through a voluntary agree...

As the world celebrates Earth Day on Monday, one agriculture organization is reflecting on the work it accomplished in 2023.According to a release from CleanFarms, a non-profit group that ensures farm...

On any given day, Prince Albert, SK veterinarian Peter Surkan sees roughly 40 patients, but for every patient he sees, there are dozens more waiting.To accommodate all of the clients in the area, Surk...

A change in consumer spending habits, lower commodity prices, and inflation all factor into Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) outlook for food and beverage manufacturers.In its annual Food & Beverage Rep...

A popular cattle show in Saskatchewan has reported a successful 2023. At the annual general meeting of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) Chief Executive Officer Shaun Kindopp reported a net profit of ...

A mobile skills lab will travel around Saskatchewan to promote careers in agriculture manufacturing. Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) will create a virtual reality experience with the lab vi...

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was disappointed to see insufficient investment in Canadian agriculture in the 2024 budget. CFA President Keith Currie said farmers continue to struggle un...

Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) expressed disappointment in several policy areas that were missed in today's federal budget. This include an extension to the rail interswitching pilot, investments in gr...

The Alberta government is making changes to the training pathway for Class 1 commercial drivers, and offering a new, farm-restricted Class 1 driver's license. Transportation and Economic Corridors min...

Providing accurate, balanced and current information is an important way to promote agriculture education in Canadian classrooms. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has partnered with CropLi...