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Rural Roots Canada

Rural Roots Canada

By: Craig Lester
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 RRC strives to tell unique stories from the agriculture community that show the true roots of the industry. It will also show off new products and ideas from the ever evolving industry.2024 Art Economics Food & Wine
Episodes
  • How to Start A Relationship with Your New Veterinarian

    How to Start A Relationship with Your New Veterinarian
    Jun 6 2025
    Building a strong relationship between a producer and a veterinarian is important for your herd's health and the economical sustainability of your farm. Dr. Tommy Ware from Veterinary Agri-Health Services says that the relationship starts with the first phone call between the producer and the veterinarian.
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    2 mins
  • Tele-Medicine Changing the Way Producers Connect With Vets

    Tele-Medicine Changing the Way Producers Connect With Vets
    Jun 2 2025
    As technology continues to evolve in agriculture, Canadian livestock producers are embracing new ways to connect with their veterinarians—without ever setting foot in the clinic. Tele-medicine is gaining ground as a practical tool, allowing producers to consult with their vets remotely using phone calls, photos, and video. Dr. Tommy Ware of Veterinary Agri-Health Services near Crossfield, Alberta, the key to making it work starts with trust. "A lot of it starts with having a good relationship with your veterinary, because we can't just willy-nilly go about just answering phone calls and taking videos," says Ware.
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    2 mins
  • No Cutting Corners: Unlocking the Potential of Dryland Corners

    No Cutting Corners: Unlocking the Potential of Dryland Corners
    May 23 2025
    “I wish I didn't have to deal with these dryland corners on my fields. They are more trouble than they are worth.” This offhand remark from a farmer has led to a full-fledged research initiative at Farming Smarter to explore how farmers manage these tricky, often-overlooked portions of irrigated fields. The new project is entitled No Cutting Corners: Realizing the Sustainable Potential of Dryland Corners. Ashley Wagenaar, Conservation Agronomist at Farming Smarter, is super excited to explore farms' different strategies for managing these areas. She believes they can provide value to anyone interested in changing their approach or seeking advice on managing these areas differently.
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    2 mins
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