Story Brokers

17/07/2026

We absolutely love this initiative.

Our family has experienced firsthand just how incredible the doctors, nurses and staff at the Stollery are. Their care has meant so much to us, and we're forever grateful for everything they do.

We're also inspired by people like Ernie, who use their passions to make a real difference in the lives of others.

If you have the chance to attend or support this cause this year, we'd encourage you to do it. Every bit of support helps make a difference for the families and the little ones who need it most. ❤️

29/05/2026

We had a blast today filming with the Beaumont RCMP detachment and Alberta Citizens On Patrol, and we enjoyed a delicious brunch beforehand at . Naturally we had to take some treats home to our families and coffees for the road.

13/03/2026

We received such a nice note today from the lovely ladies at the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar about how this year’s tours were attended. We always appreciate when they share little updates like this with us.

We love these tours. We get to meet incredible producers and selfishly learn things that transfer right back into our own operation.

We’ve been producing them since 2021 and feel very lucky to work alongside such thoughtful people who care so much about their industry.

Back by popular demand... Virtual Farm Tours and our Producer Panel!

This year we will be focusing on innovative ways that farms across Western Canada have been Adapting to Change.

We have 3 farms this year with a lot of exciting things to show.

Join us on March 12th at 10:30 am to see the virtual tours that Story Brokers filmed and put together.

Registration is still open:
https://reg.eventmobi.com/2026WCDS/register

Be sure to register before March 6, as registration prices go up the week of the seminar!

13/03/2026

Andrea was one of the women on the panel with Sarah at the Foothills Forage event we filmed. Over the years of running Story Brokers we have spent many days at Shipwheel Cattle Feeders Ltd. with her and her dad and their family. She is someone we truly admire.

Her heart and generosity toward the cattle industry, along with many others like her, is a big reason we have so many meaningful stories to tell and an industry that is well positioned to continue doing good for the generations that come next.

09/03/2026

I grew up raised by and around many strong women who all contributed to agriculture and to their communities in their own ways. This was such an important part of my life, and I admire so much of what I saw growing up.

Whether it was the care and nurture they gave to animals, the many little humans they raised, or the ways they showed up in their communities, the women around me were always doing the work that kept things moving forward.

I really appreciate that Agriculture Financial Services Corporation takes the time to recognize women in agriculture and their contributions. Many of the names over the years are women I remember seeing working and organizing the events that helped to grow me.

Congratulations to all the women being recognized, and thank you for paving such a beautiful path for those who come next.

We’re proud to honour nine extraordinary women who are taking Alberta’s agriculture and agribusiness industry to new heights. Their passion, leadership and dedication have earned them the 2026 AFSC Women in Ag Award.

Learn how these trailblazers are shaping the future of ag and inspiring the next generation along the way: https://bit.ly/4lmS7D9

04/03/2026

We were so excited to work on a portion of this project with Dairy Farmers of Canada. These stories have so many beautiful elements to them and will be wonderful resources for teachers.

We had the opportunity to work on two powerful stories from Indigenous Elders about food and culture in Canada. It was incredibly interesting and insightful to hear their perspectives and learn through these conversations. Check out the details below. 👇

What is Sharing Food Stories?

Sharing Food Stories is a free, ready-to-use resource for Grades 2–7 that supports students in building food literacy and empathy through short videos, printables, guided discussions, and hands-on food activities.

Developed in collaboration with educators and Indigenous contributors, Sharing Food Stories supports culturally responsive teaching and encourages the use of food-neutral language. Discover how this resource can support age-appropriate conversations about food, identity, and community.

The program includes:

Short, engaging videos that spark discussion
Ready-to-use printables (or free printed copies available to order)
Cross-curricular connections to English Language Arts, Social Studies, Physical/Health Education (and more!)
Flexible, low-prep options: Use as a full lesson, quick activity, or discussion starter
Available in English, with French currently under development


👉 Explore the full program here: https://prairies.teachnutrition.ca/en/material-and-resources/products/sharing-food-stories/

20/02/2026

We get to film some pretty incredible panels and speakers at events, and this one was extra special. We worked with Foothills Forage Association at a really meaningful legacy event they hosted, featuring four thoughtful, experienced, and inspiring women sharing their personal journeys of taking over their family ranches.

They have some really great pieces coming in the future from this event!

28/01/2026

This year’s tour is a really good one. Blackshirt Feeders is reshaping cattle feeding at scale in the U.S., with Canadian ownership behind it.

They walk you through their management, the latest technology, and the business decisions that make it all work. What I found most interesting was how they’re building a closed loop supply of feeder cattle.

Here are the details on attending, you will be able to watch the tours and then ask the Blackshirt Feeder team questions:

Countdown alert. Less than 2 weeks to go to
Feb 10 to 12, 2026 | Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon, SK

20/01/2026

One of the best parts of the work we get to do is spending time with people who are really sharp in their field.

If you have the chance to attend this event, it is well worth making the time. There will be ranchers and range management specialists we have interviewed and learned from firsthand. These are people doing practical, on-the-ground work using silvopasture, managing grazing alongside wildlife, and using cattle as a tool for fire mitigation.

Their depth of knowledge and how they think through real production challenges is impressive. If you are interested in practical ideas that work in today’s production reality, this is a good place to hear them directly.

Where Research meets Reality. Integrating beef, forages and cropping systems to improve the land we rely on and the bottom line. Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab is focused on creating partnerships between producers and researchers to demonstrate management practices that improve production and profit...

15/01/2026

Ever wonder what actually changes in your soil when you move between cocktail crops, corn, and back to perennial forage? Assar is testing and tracking it in real time, and his insights are worth hearing. Check out his video and the other opportunities through AALL. There’s a lot of good stuff there.

Are you interested in adding a polyculture to your grazing plan? Meet Assar Grinde and his Living Lab project on the impacts of polyculture grazing. Learn ...