This collection houses assets (or resources) from Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre's Agriculture Production (Field Crop) A20 course.
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.
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.
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.
Nutrien Ag Solutions' Manager of Agronomic Services Norm Flore talks about how to interpret the information on your soil test report.
Nutrien Ag Solutions' Manager of Agronomic Services Brianna Lummerding talks about soil variability in a field and how it can affect productivity.
There are steps you can take to build organic matter and improve your topsoil. Learn what they are in this segment.
The Canadian Grain Commission website includes grain storage charts for a variety of crops. These provide a general idea of the safe storage requirements needed to keep grain from spoiling.
Saline soils are a major soil issue. In this video, we discuss how saline soils reduce plant productivity and what crops preform better in saline soils.
A study from the University of Guelph in 2016 found farmers are among the most vulnerable groups when it comes to mental health, reporting higher levels of stress, depression, emotional exhaustion, and burnout than the general population. The same study found that 40 percent of agricultural producers would feel uneasy getting professional help due to the stigma that exists around the issue.
There are many ways a producer may choose to market their crops. As such developing a crop marketing plan is an important part of managing a farm's total business risk. Understanding the steps and options available can assist producers in determining the type of crops grown, marketing tools available, when to establish price targets, and how to determine profitability
This video is a short overview of The Do More Ag Foundation. The Do More Ag Foundation focuses on mental health in agriculture across Canada. They recognize the intense pressures that those in the agriculture industry face. They are committed to providing help and resources wherever possible.
https://www.domore.ag/
This video teaches about emergency response planning on farms. It outlines what should be included in emergency response plans and why these are important.
This video is another part of the series on Emergency response planning on farms.
This video is a continuation of the emergency response planning videos targeted at agricultural safety.
Brian and Darren Hefty explain how farmers stay safe when working in and around grain bins.
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the reasons why a farmer may choose to use a liquid vs. dry formulation of a fertilizer or plant nutrient.
"Chelsea grew up on a mixed grain and dairy farm west of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her dad and uncle manage the farm, and all the kids help out where they can. The busy family is all too familiar with the stress and anxiety that is created when you work where you live and there is a never-ending list of jobs to be done. At the age of 46 Chelsea's dad, Rob, suffered a heart attack brought on by the stresses of farming, and it took that life-threatening event for the family to realize something had to change.
According to research conducted by the University of Guelph 45% of Canadian farmers are classified as living under high-stress conditions and 58% met the criteria for anxiety classification. Thankfully organizations like the Do More Agriculture Foundation are bringing awareness to the fact that farmers, like all Canadians, need to be empowered and supported to take care of their mental wellness."
"The First Sixteen is Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's new podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canada's agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sector—this podcast is for you! A new episode is published each month." Agri-Food Canada
This link goes specifically to Episode 013- Mental Health: From the Farmer's Perspective
Learn about fire extinguisher types, the PASS method for using fire extinguishers, and when to fight fires and when to evacuate.