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Digging Into Carrots: A Root Vegetable Story

Hop, hop! Did you know carrots grow underground ? That’s right—carrots are called root vegetables  because the part we eat grows down in the soil, not up in the air. While we see the leafy green tops waving in the wind, the crunchy orange carrot is busy growing below the surface. What Is a Root Vegetable? Root vegetables grow by digging deep  into the ground. Their roots help th...


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A New Year, A New Pair of Boots

It’s a brand-new year! That means new days, new ideas… and maybe even new boots. Boots are pretty special. Some boots are made for muddy fields. Some are made for snowy sidewalks. Some are made for long walks, hard work, or learning something brand new. And just like boots, we all choose how we want to step into the new year . What Boots Will You Wear This Year Will you wear you...


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Is Santa Claus a Farmer?

You may not find Santa selling fruits and vegetables at a farmers’ market, but he sure does have all the skills necessary to be a farmer! In fact, there’s solid evidence that he runs a farm up at the North Pole, alongside his toy workshop. It’s hard to know exactly what happens up in Santa’s domain, but here’s some of the best evidence that Santa either is a farmer or grew up on...


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How Do Bees Survive In Winter?

Honey bees don't hibernate or migrate, so how do they stay alive in the winter? Basically, by cuddling. The bees in a hive form what is called a "cluster", which is really a big ball of bees with the queen at the centre. The centre of the cluster is between 32–37 °C, which keeps the queen at the perfect temperature. Honey is stored nearby for the bees to snack on to regain energ...


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Winter Hazard Prep 101

It’s all about awareness, planning and communication. By Natalie Noble for Ag for Life Old Man Winter is back and if previous years are any indication, we can expect extra icy conditions. “Over the last five years, we’ve been having incredible freeze-thaw cycles,” observes Dr. Don Voaklander, director with the U of A’s Injury Prevention Centre. “This can be really dangerous. We ...


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