High-tech hydroponic urban farming is making a case for itself as a made-in-Canada solution for food stability. It's safe, organic, and scalable, and it could become a new source of food security in isolated communities and major cities.
This video from CBC News looks at how hydroponic farming is being used.
Grain farmer Jeff Frey has used no-till on his 700-acre farm in Willow Street, Penn., since the 1980s. Despite these efforts, Frey knew he needed to do more to protect his soil from erosion. Recently, he worked with Sjoerd Duiker, associate professor of soil management at Penn State University, on a SARE grant designed to promote cover crops on grain and vegetable farms in their state. His story demonstrates that SARE grants encourage farmers and researchers to partner with each other to advance the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices.
A recent report says Canada needs to welcome 30,000 immigrants to offset a labour shortage and the rapid rate of retiring farmers, but there are challenges f...
Primary production agriculture is changing rapidly due to major developments in digital “smart” technology. In what is referred to as Big Ag Data, agricultur...
This is lesson 4 of 4. Students will be presenting and evaluating their apps for cell phones that will provide farmers with the opportunity to learn how different irrigation methods work depending on soil type.
This lesson is part 2 of 4. After learning about the food safety continuum students will learn protocols that assist the farmer/rancher to do their part to ensure a safe and healthy food supply. This lesson covers what farm biosecurity is and the practices that make a farm safe from biological hazards.
October is agriculture month and a time to highlight our connection to food and the role that agriculture plays in the lives of Saskatchewan people and our students! This year’s theme is #MealsFromtheFarm.If you are interested in incorporating food or agriculture into your lessons this month, have your students enjoy some fun and learning with these "Meals From The Farm" Kahoots from Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan!
SnapAG is a series of resources that invite students to explore the hot topics affecting the agriculture industry today. Topics range from organics, biotechnology, GMOs, livestock, careers and more.
Mike Wilson, Precision Agriculture Specialist with Thompsons Limited gives a presentation at the Farms.com Precision Agriculture Conference. He shares his e...
Did you know that McDonald's World Famous Fries® are made with 100% Canadian potatoes? This video features the Levesque Family, just one of the many Canadian potato farmers working to provide McDonald's with potatoes. Check out our interview to learn more about their story, life on the farm, and which qualities to look for in the perfect potato.
The Saskatchewan Safety Council's short video about the hazards caused by moving machinery parts.
My Food Story is designed to encourage elementary students to learn more about Saskatchewan agriculture and to explore their personal relationships with food. My Food Story consists of a lesson plan that guides students in an exploration of foods grown in Saskatchewan and laminated, washable place mats for students to draw on to share their personal food stories. Teachers receive a hard copy of the lesson plan and a place mat for each student. This resource can be used to help celebrate Agriculture Month, which is annually celebrated in Saskatchewan in October. Be sure to indicate the number of students in your class when placing your order. Available in French "LE PARCOURS DES ALIMENTS AVANT D'ATTEINDRE MON ASSIENTTE".
This video explores how solar energy can be used in agriculture production.
This is a collection of videos about agriculture and agricultural technology from New Holland.
"Canadians have more choices and pay some of the lowest prices in the world for FOOD — thanks in part to the plant science technologies farmers use, from pesticides to plant biotechnology."
Use this resource to learn more about food.
For irrigated crops, knowing when and how much water to apply has long been a matter of experience and guesswork. In a changing climate, new technology can reduce this uncertainty, enabling farmers to make every drop of water count.
This site has a wealth of information about precision ag and farming.
Growers, packing centers, and retailers rely on one another to prevent contamination and keep consumers safe. Four animations illustrate how contamination can spread from field to table and suggest ways to avoid this. Applicable to various tree and ground fruits including cantaloupe, cucumbers, and strawberries, the animations follow the lifespan of an imaginary "purple fruit," highlighting danger points at each stage of the process and suggesting best practices for keeping produce free from contamination. Although the animations are brief, they include "Pause Points" (recommended spots to pause the video) where a presenter can discuss, distribute additional materials or reinforce learning during a training.
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This is a resource for teachers that explores sustainability, agriculture policy, current issues and more!