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Open Access Assets Agriculture Production (Field Crop) A30

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Podcast: Can I eat meat as part of a balanced diet?
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We truly are lucky here in Canada to enjoy many different food choices for our diets. Questions do arise on different proteins we consume: how much is enough, what do we need and are plant and animal-based proteins the same? Long-time dietitian and mother, Carol Harrison, answers these questions through a fun and meaningful dialogue about how meat protein is structured differently than plant protein. She also includes some tips on how to extend your meat budget a bit more.

Subject:
Agriculture Production
Agriculture Studies
Agriculture, Food Sustainability & Security
Material Type:
Open Access Asset
Author:
Canadian Food Focus
Date Added:
06/24/2024
The Possibilities of Regeneration
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The film explores the origins of regenerative agriculture, offering a story that is both new and ancient in its roots. Co-written and narrated by Lyla June Johnston, an Indigenous public speaker, artist, scholar, and community organizer, the film takes a holistic approach to regenerative stewardship, expanding the idea of regeneration beyond the principles popularized in the relatively young regenerative agriculture movement.

This educational, animated short film is designed to inspire individuals to take action around regenerative agriculture and climate change. Audiences are left to answer one of the most pressing questions of our time: if we expand the regenerative mindset beyond farming, what else is possible?

Subject:
Agriculture Production
Agriculture Studies
Material Type:
Open Access Asset
Author:
Kiss the Ground
Date Added:
06/24/2024
Precision Agriculture: The Future of Farming
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Precision agriculture (PA), satellite farming, or site-specific crop management (SSCM) is a farming management concept based on observing, measuring, and responding to inter and intra-field variability in crops.

Subject:
Agriculture Production
Agriculture Studies
Material Type:
Open Access Asset
Author:
Discover Agriculture
Date Added:
06/24/2024
Preventing Tractor Runovers
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For many farmers, their tractor is the most important piece of equipment in the shed. But tractors can be very dangerous if not used safely. Did you know that getting run over by a tractor is the leading cause of death on Canadian farms? Watch this video to learn how to identify ways to keep yourself and others safe while working with tractors.

Subject:
Agriculture Production
Agriculture Studies
Material Type:
Open Access Asset
Author:
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Date Added:
06/24/2024
Soil Erosion by Water
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We all know that rain can pick up soil and move it off the field. The area drained, the texture, moisture level and condition of the soil, and the roll of the land, all influence the degree and type of erosion a farmer has to deal with. Stick around to learn how to control soil erosion by water on your farm.

Subject:
Agriculture Production
Agriculture Studies
Material Type:
Open Access Asset
Author:
Farm & Food Care
Date Added:
06/24/2024
Understanding & Eliminating Stigma
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The stigma that exists surrounding mental illness still prevents individuals from speaking openly about their struggles and seeking support when they need it. Learn about the key elements of both internal and external stigma and how speaking openly can help break the cycle.

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Agriculture Production
Agriculture Studies
Material Type:
Open Access Asset
Author:
The Canadian Centre for Rural & Ag Health
Date Added:
06/24/2024
Water Movement in Soil
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With the help of sound management practices, water can move into the soil rather than running off. This video describes how and why soils transmit water at different rates. For more information, see http://www.soils.usda.gov.

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Agriculture Production
Agriculture Studies
Material Type:
Open Access Asset
Author:
USDA NRCS Soil and Plant Science
Date Added:
06/24/2024