19 SEP 2022 · The Irvine School Agricultural Discovery Centre is celebrating one-year of hands-on learning for students with a Fall Gather Production Sale and Farm to Table Fundraiser Program Coordinator Nichole Neubauer talks about the first year and the big event on Saturday, September 24. This Podcast Powered by connectFirst Credit Union

16 AUG 2022 · Meteorologist David Spence breaks down the summer from a weather perspective. Looking at the storms, precipitation and heat and what it means as we head into harvest. This podcast is sponsored by connectFirst Credit Union.

30 JUL 2022 · The August Long Weekend is always a busy one in Strathmore, Alberta as the Strathmore Stampede takes centre stage. Ryan Schmidt, General Manager and CEO of the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society, talks with RRC's Craig Lester about the work that goes into the event, their partners and what makes it special. They also delve into the year-round programming they have going on and their plans for the future, including a ranching school. This Podcast is Powered by connectFirst Credit Union.

19 JUN 2022 · Another 4-H year has come to a close. In this episode of County Voice - The Alberta Ag Podcast, we talk to 4-Hers Rykert Scherger from the Bassano 4-H Club, Micah Johnson from the South Slope 4-H Club and Cassidy Liboiron from the Jenner 4-H Club about their projects, grooming calves and this year's donor steer. We also chat with Lana Wiest and Chris Herrmann from connectFirst Credit Union about the 4-H program as well as an irrigation lending program they have for farmers. For more on this story go to Rural Roots Canada.com, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

17 JUN 2022 · After a dry start to the growing season in Alberta, what does all this rain in June mean for crops? Agronomy Research Extension Specialist with Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions Jeremy Boychyn joins RRC's Craig Lester to talk about what effect this will have including: - What effect the heavy rain will have on the crops - What areas were hardest hit - What stage the crops are at across the province - What farmers should be watching for after a major rainfall - Why producers need to watch for disease in their crops - Why applying more nitrogen might be an option at this point of the growing season This is feature is brought to you by connectFirst Credit Union.

16 MAY 2022 · Do you have a farm succession plan? In this episode of County Voice - The Alberta Ag Podcast, powered by connectFirst Credit Union, Craig Lester talks with Chris Herrmann, Agriculture Business Development Manager, connectFirst Credit Union, and Eric Dalke of Dalke Law Offices about many related subjects. During the episode, they have the conversation no one wants to have, talking about the importance of having a succession plan, where to get started, and who should be included in your succession planning 'team'.

3 MAY 2022 · In this episode of County Voice: The Alberta Ag Podcast, we sit down with retired Meteorologist David Spence to talk about what we have seen for precipitation since harvest, what it means for soil moisture, and how much runoff we can expect from the snowpack in the mountains. Timely information as producers is planting this year's crop across Alberta. We also look back at his distinguished broadcasting career and how frequently he crossed paths with farmers. This Podcast is sponsored by connectFirst Credit Union. This Podcast is a Rural Roots Canada production.

28 FEB 2022 · Alberta Farm Animal Care Executive Director Annemarie Pedersen talks about this year's Livestock Care Conference, which will focus on strategies to help protect your livestock operation from emergencies.

7 FEB 2022 · County of Newell Director of Agricultural Services Todd Green talks about their new policy aimed at mitigating soil erosion in the region.

12 JUL 2021 · In this episode, we head out to Clearwater County in central Alberta. Host Gemma Pasquarelli and Matt Martinson, Director of Agriculture and Community Services for Clearwater County, cover a wide range of topics during this fascinating conversation about the area's deep roots in agriculture. Matt talks about the diversity of the land, soil, and livestock; proactive measures to protect your livestock from predators, and the inside details behind a privately-owned domestic yak herd. One of only two in the entire province. County Voice - The Alberta Ag Podcast is a production of Rural Roots Canada. If you like this podcast be sure to check out The Podcast Farm @ www.ruralrootscanada.com