Crop production has changed immensely in the past century. We talk to agronomist Ross McKenzie as well as Adrien Moens, owner of AJM Seeds about the growth of knowledge and technological advances in the sector here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the stem and

meat of agriculture.

The 4-H world will converge on Canada next July. We take a look at the 4-day event that will take place in Ottawa here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

The irrigation industry generates about 3.6 billion dollars of economic activity per year. We talk to Executive Director of the Alberta Irrigation Projects Association, as well as director of the Irrigation and Farm Water Branch at Alberta Agriculture here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the stem and meat of agriculture.

A group which helps farmers return to the farm after a devastating injury says the key is to provide them with support and the tools needed to continue on with their way of life. We speak with the Canadian Disabled Farmers Registry about the help it provides here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

The A,berta Government has announced funding to help make farms from energy efficient ahead of the provincial carbon levy coming into place on January 1st Farmers say the grant is a good start, but more dialogue is needed on the efforts they are already doing to protect the environment. Here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

A new research centre aimed at bridging the gap between research and farmers has been announced for Olds College.

The Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production will give cattle and sheep producers and students entering the industry a chance to learn first hand ways to enhance production efficiency and promote herd health and welfare.

A new rural and farm safety mobile unit for Alberta is now in development. Once completed the educational tool spearheaded by Agriculture For Life will travel the province, we find out more about the initiative here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Around 450 women from across the country and the U.S. came together in Toronto to talk agriculture, leadership, network and be inspired. We have more from the women involved with Advancing Women Conference East… hereon Rural Roots Canada, Where we Get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

The word antimicrobial becomes a hot topic across the livestock community. An Airdrie, Alberta veterinarian is using the opportunity to highlight the importance of producers having an antibiotic strategy in place. More here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

A study into traceability by a Nuffield Scholar has provided insight into what Canada does well and where it needs to improve. It also reveals where the best traceability program is in the world and what they do to make it the best. Here on Rural Roots Canada, Where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.