Do farmers really own their data? The answer under US law is not always clear. This 10 minute webcast examines some of the laws that might apply and conclud...
Grains are a staple food in households around the world.
They have three parts: the bran (the nutritious outer layer), the germ (the seed’s nutrient-rich embryo) and the endosperm (the germ’s food supply, which is high in starchy carbs).
Whole grains are simply grains that have all three parts intact. They’re typically high in iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, B vitamins and dietary fiber.
Interestingly, choosing whole grains over refined grains has been linked to lower risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and more.
Here are 14 healthy whole-grain foods.
This is a short video showcasing the grain expo held at Canadian Western Agribition. This video fits well when investigating promotional events in Saskatchewan agriculture.
If your kitchen is filled with the delicious aroma of homemade chicken noodle soup, thin soup is a good thing. But if you're making a heartier soup, chances are you had something a little thicker and creamier in mind. Sometimes, getting your soup to be just the right consistency can be tricky but we've got 3 ways to easily thicken any soup to the right consistency.
Fresh market vegetable growers using 4R management practices for responsible, sustainable, environmentally safe agriculture.
An overview on the 4 sacred medicines of First Nations peoples.
A video showing an overview of 6 different Canadian foods.
This short video (4 mins) outlines the 6 signs of stress that you shouldn't ignore. It explains each one in detail and what it might look like.
Every hairdresser wants to be successful to progress in his career. Not everyone is lucky to be born as a hairdresser like the great Vidal Sassoon. This is where they need coaching and mentoring to hone their skills and become the best in their industry.
Alan Austin-Smith who started The Fantastic Hairdresser Company helps you to become a successful hairdresser. His philosophy -- 50% of what makes someone 'fantastic' at their job -- has nothing to do with their job -- is transferable to any business.
In this video, Alan tells us what today's hairdressers lack and the importance of having a personality apart from possessing great technical skills.
According to Alan Austin-Smith, the 7 Characteristics of a Fantastic Hairdresser are: Passion, Delight, Inspire, Be An Ambassador, Be A Performer, Be Alive Inside and Always Learning.
Did you enjoy reading 7 Mighty Moves: Science-Based, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-3 Reading Success? This practical book, written by teacher and author Linday Kemeny, outlines 7 “moves” to align instruction with reading research. Use these slides to support a book study in your school or board. Developed by Kate Winn, the slides have key takeaways and discussion questions for each move, supporting insightful discussion and collaboration among your colleagues.
L’étude du livre sur les 7 gestes puissants vous aideront à aligner votre pédagogie sur les meilleures pratiques en littératie.
Did you know that Canada is the world's largest producer and exporter of wild blueberries?
Each year, we produce 200 million pounds of the fruit, 80 million of which come from the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec. It's the biggest wild blueberry farm in Canada — maybe even the biggest worldwide. Companies like Quebec Wild Blueberries mechanically harvest, wash and package the antioxidant-rich berry, before shipping them to over 30 countries.
Join chef Ricardo Larrivée and farmer Jean-Pierre Senneville as they roam the wild fields.
Beans and legumes are the fruits or seeds of a family of plants called Fabaceae.
They’re great sources of fiber and vegetarian protein. You can incorporate beans into soups, tacos, salads, and other recipes.
Beans and legumes have several health benefits. Eating more of them may help reduce cholesterol, decrease blood sugar levels, and increase healthy gut bacteria (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source).
Here are nine of the healthiest beans and legumes you can eat — and why they’re good for you.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a collection of satellites, each containing a powerful and precise atomic clock, that broadcasts their time every 30 s...
Triple rinsing empty containers after use is a recommended agricultural practice worldwide. Most recycling places in Saskatchewan also require containers to be triple rinsed to protect their employees and properly recycle materials.
This video shows how to properly triple rinsed containers.
Most of us know about the industrial revolution and how that era brought about an explosion of innovation that actually continues to this day. For all intent...
1 in 8 jobs in Canada is in the agriculture and food sector. Employment opportunities in this sector are increasing. There are endless opportunities in this sector that would allow you to make a difference in your chosen career: feed the growing population, protect the environment, animal care, and many more. Check out just some of the amazing careers that are available in the agriculture industry.
Learn more about a career in precision agriculture, agri-technology and robotics with Sougata Pahari with Korechi Innovations and Chuck Baresich with Haggert...
Overview of AGXEED's Autonomous Tractor
Ever wonder what an Agronomist's role entails at Country Visions Cooperative? Agronomist Conner Geurts shares what his role as an agronomist looks like.