They have been on the land they currently farm for 125 years. The Olsen family of Olds are the recipients of the BMO - Calgary Stampede Farm Family Award for Mountain View County. We find out more about the history of the farm here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

On Sunday, youth from across western Canada and the U.S. will be showing steers in the annual Calgary Stampede Steer Classic in the Nutrien Western Events Centre. We find out what they will be taking away from the event here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

It's music to the ears of the horses, drivers and crowds. The Calgary Stampede's Heavy Horse Show puts its best hoof forward combining the majestic horses and the sweet melodies of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. More on why this pairing works so well here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Things are really starting to come together for the Canadian Beef Industry conference in London, Ontario in August. We look at what will be included in this year's event and how it can help your operation's bottom line here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Changes are coming on December 1st that will require livestock producers to have a prescription to get anti-biotics. We talk to veterinarian Dr. Blake Balog on how to prepare for those changes and the importance of your relationship with your vet here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Cash flow management is a crucial part of any farm business plan. We talk about the different elements and how marketing your grain ties into that conversation, with the Vice President of the Ag Exchange Group here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture. Ag Exchange Group presented at the RRC Rolling Hills Ag Day.

A leader with Corteva Agriscience talks about how playing to your strengths and using your talents can lead to success in business and your personal life here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

The Canadian Food Grains Bank is encouraging farmers to help their counterparts in third world countries. The non-profit tells more about their latest initiative here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Stephenville, Texas' Magen Warlick talks about her journey to the Calgary Stampede, placing 2nd in the 2017 competition and wanting to make it back for the 2018 event.

Auctioneers are the kings of tongue twisters. We catch-up with last year’s International Livestock Auctioneer Champion Dean Edge who is encouraging auctioneers to take part in this year’s contest here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.