Agriculture for Life

Every day, incredible ag stories are written in Alberta's classrooms, farms, & ranches. Share your story with us! 🍎 Teachers: Show us ag literacy in action 🚜 Farmers/Ranchers: Share your daily life on the land Upload photos straight from your phone 👇

A big bucket of thanks goes out to @NutrienLTD for their support of our Farmers' Market Goodie Buckets. A guest favourite at our annual Harvest Gala! #thankyou

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 13th Annual Harvest Gala. A wonderful celebration of the people and passion driving Alberta’s ag industry forward and inspiring future generations. We’re grateful to our sponsors, partners and supporters for making it a success!

How do you make science feel real to a generation of students glued to screens? 📱 The answer is right outside your classroom window. By connecting phenology (nature's calendar) to agriculture, you unlock the ultimate tool for hands-on learning. Here are 4 ways to teach it: 👇

4️⃣ Visualizing Climate Change 🌍 Phenology makes climate impacts tangible through "phenological mismatch." What happens if a warm spell makes apple trees bloom early, but the bees are still dormant underground? Total crop failure. It's a profound lesson in interdependence.

Ready to bring these agriculture activities to your classroom or school garden? 🎒🌱 We’ve broken down the full guide, including 2 quick, low-prep classroom activities you can try this week. Read the full blog post here:

Did you know that leftover farm stalks and leaves are actually a superpower for the Earth? 🌾 Leaving this "crop residue" on the ground acts like a natural blanket. It recycles vital nutrients back into the soil, traps moisture, and can stop wind and water from eroding the soil.

Good Morning Winter!

Let's do the Pumpkin Patch Boogie! We've added a little music, a little movement, and a whole lot of pumpkin fun to celebrate harvest season for your early learners! Download 🔗

🌎🌾 We’re at the 2026 Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa! Hosted by the @WorldFoodPrize, this global event explores agriculture and food security. We’re excited to connect, share ideas and bring fresh perspectives back to agricultural education! 🌱 #WorldFoodPrize

Join us and our founding member, @EquipmentRocky, on Nov. 17 for a LIVE virtual tour exploring agriculture equipment in Alberta! Part of @AITCCanada's Great Canadian Farm Tour. Designed for Kindergarten to Grade 6, but all grades are welcome! Register:

Our Foundations of Agriculture Learning Lab introduces students to the world of agriculture, exploring where our food comes from, how agriculture shapes our communities, and the important role it plays in our lives. Visit the Lab:

Looking forward to Friday night's Harvest Gala. Thank you to all who have purchased tickets to support Ag for Life's mission of connecting the next generation to agriculture. Making a difference truly starts with you.

Looking for some frightfully fun classroom activities this Halloween? Our Farm Monsters Activity Book is packed with spooky farm-themed fun to keep little minds curious, creative, and entertained! Download your FREE copy!

A fresh take on classroom learning, packed with curiosity, creativity, and real-world connections. Visit our website to learn more:

Big possibilities. One bingo card. 🎯 This Career Month, help jr and sr high students discover unexpected careers in agriculture with our Career Bingo Game Kit. Their next “I could do that!” moment starts here: #CareerMonth #AgForLife #CareerPathways

New week. New wonders. Give curiosity a place in your classroom. Explore fresh teaching ideas and agriculture connections with Ag for Life. What will your students discover this week?