3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (137+ words) A local winery is asking the community for help harvesting a bumper crop of raspberries. Field Stone Winery says its raspberries are currently at their peak and is inviting residents to help pick the fruit throughout the week and weekend....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (171+ words) The annual Chestermere Country Fair is taking place next week. The Rocky View Chestermere Agricultural Society will host the 37th Chestermere Country Fair and Rodeo on Sept. 12, near the Chestermere Recreation Centre. The event, considered by the society to be the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (376+ words) Canola harvest is underway across the Prairies, with early reports indicating promising yields. Crop staging varies considerably across Western Canada. While some fields are already being combined, later-seeded canola is still finishing flowering. Ian Epp, Extension Agrologist with Sask Oilseeds,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (377+ words) Two Strathmore-area teenagers are turning a love of crafting, baking and farm animals into an annual fundraising tradition. Jaci Olsen and Kylie Puttick, both 14, recently held their third annual bracelet and bake sale, selling handmade bracelets and baked goods while…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (402+ words) The Manitoba government has announced more than $100 million in tariff-related supports, including several measures aimed directly at helping farmers and agri-businesses manage growing trade uncertainty. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn said the province is focusing on improving access to capital and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (167+ words) Wheatland County students have an opportunity to apply for scholarships through the Agricultural Service Board's 2026 ASB Scholarship Program. The program offers awards ranging from $500 to $2,500, depending on the number of successful applicants. According to the county, the scholarships are intended…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (323+ words) Field Stone Fruit Wines is preparing to welcome visitors during Alberta Open Farm Days after a difficult growing season left the orchard with its lowest crop yield on record. The provincewide event runs Saturday, Aug. 15, to Sunday, Aug. 16, with farms…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (269+ words) Albertans will have the chance to step onto working farms and experience agriculture firsthand as Alberta Open Farm Days returns August 15th and 16th. The province-wide event invites visitors to tour farms, ranches, greenhouses, breweries, orchards and other agricultural operations while learning…...