Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦thewesternproducer.bsky.social @thewesternproducer.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Fertilizer supply crisis deepens vist.ly/4zr4h #cdnag #westcdnag 001
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Former Alberta cabinet minister Horst Schmid died this weekend at the age of 92. His story may be one some Albertans need to hear right now. He came to Canada in 1952 as a young migrant from war-ravaged Germany, to work in the gold mine of the NWT. (Thread) #ableg #abpoli #yeg #Edmonton #Alberta 26128
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦CPAWS Northern Alberta @cpawsnab.bsky.social · 18/11/2025We're just over a week away from our Winter Event ✨"Shimmering Creeks and Rivers" ✨ , celebrating Alberta's Rivers and highlighting Alberta's conservation issues. The evening will include button-making, painting, letter-writing and CPAWS programming. Tickets here: cpawsnab.org/event/shimme... 043
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Glacier Farm Media @goldenagekid.bsky.social · 17/11/2025AGCanadaTV: weekly ag news recap Nov 14 #AvianFlu #FarmCreditCanada #AgSky #Agritechnica Ostrich case demonstrates need for proactive comms; FCC says it's not changing its lending criteria & Canadian machinery and tech companies attend Agritechnica in record numbers. www.agcanada.com/video/in-cas...agcanada.comIn case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Nov. 14, 2025 - AgCanadaThe B.C ostrich case demonstrates the need for proactive communication; FCC says it's not changing its lending criteria amid rumours it would be reviewing offerings to minority groups; and Canadian ma... 001
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Annie Waldman @anniewaldman.bsky.social · 18/11/2025After a bird flu outbreak tore through Midwestern barns, killing millions of chickens and spiking egg prices, the federal government didn’t investigate if the virus was airborne. So ProPublica did. Absolutely terrifying reporting from @natlash.bsky.social: www.propublica.org/article/bird...propublica.orgWhat the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu PandemicEgg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci... 18928528
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 02/08/2025It's one week until Alberta Open Farm Days! Learn more and plan your weekend here - albertaopenfarmdays.ca #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #albertaag #agriculture 011
Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦 @chatsworthfarm.bsky.social · 08/08/2025We’re excited to host our 6th Alberta Open Farm Days on Saturday, August 16th! We look forward to welcoming you at Chatsworth Farm, near Vermilion. You can learn more from this Global Edmonton video, globalnews.ca/video/113240... And for more info + FAQs, www.chatsworthfarm.ca/ofd-2025.htmlglobalnews.caAlberta Open Farm Days showcasing AB farmers | Watch News Videos OnlineWatch Alberta Open Farm Days showcasing AB farmers Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca 031
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Nature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 02/08/2025It’s Day 6 of #NCCBioBlitz! Today’s featured observation: golden crab spider, spotted by Kathlin Simpkins in Saskatchewan. www.inaturalist.org/observations... Haven’t started yet? There’s still time: brnw.ch/21wUBp5 052
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Morgan Laidler @morganlaidler.bsky.social · 02/08/2025Today's updated outlook. Widepsread thunderstorms likely for Alberta with the possibilty of severe, there is also a funnel cloud risk for southern Alberta into southwestern Sask. Smoke remains an issue for the northern prairies. #yegwx #abstorm #skstorm #mbstorm 042
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Larry Harris @harrislarryd.bsky.social · 02/08/2025Would you like a loaf of freshly milled Red Fife Sourdough? First 2 to message get a loaf! DM need to pick up. 232
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social · 24/07/2025New Absolute Units! This time we speak with Bristol-based artist @museumofmump.bsky.social - about exploring rural England, connecting to the stories of our places, and rebuilding our sense of ourselves in the 21st century. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso... 530444
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social · 24/07/2025it's THE BEAST's world, and we're just podcasting in it. 3717
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Morgan Laidler @morganlaidler.bsky.social · 12/07/2025Today’s updated outlook. Not much going on today with non-severe thundershowers in the north possible. Also, very low chance of an isolated storm along the foothills but it’s also not zero. #yegwx #abstorm #skstorm #mbstorm 021
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Sèafra @woodward.ca · 12/06/2025Edmonton friends, if you haven’t yet been to Tulip (Otto’s lunchtime incarnation) run don’t walk. I popped in today and got an unbelievably tasty Denver Strata. Think savoury bread pudding topped with Hollandaise. It’s just about too good for words. 2133
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Morgan Laidler @morganlaidler.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Friday's thunderstorm outlook. To note, that circle around Edmonton indicates funnel cloud potential (usually of the cold core variety), not tornado potential. #yegwx #abstorm #skstorm #mbstorm 001
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦David Spence @ctvdavidspence.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Moist air from the south. Storms from the west. Mix the two together, and you've got some wet weather ahead for the prairies. Finally. Pretty maps, fancy charts, and the updated outlook for the weekend - at Rural Roots Canada: www.ruralrootscanada.com/prairie-weat...ruralrootscanada.comPrairie Weather This Week – MIdweek Update June 12 |A more active weather pattern is setting up over Western Canada, bringing beneficial rain, and perhaps hazardous hailstorms. 042
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Rural Roots Canada @ruralrootscanada.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Real stories. Real farmers. Real impact. Follow along with us on social media for powerful voices from the heart of Canadian agriculture. #CdnAg #AgVoices #RuralRootsCanada 001
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Jeff Nachtigall @dirklancer.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Autocorrect just changed "ganache" to "anachronism" and affirmed my belief that even AI can tell we do things the old-fashioned way at Sugared & Spiced Baked Goods. Small batch. From scratch. www.sugaredandspiced.ca 0132
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦thewesternproducer.bsky.social @thewesternproducer.bsky.social · 11/06/2025This week's WP cover story: Mountain snowpack melts early www.producer.com/news/mountain-snow… #cdnag #westcdnag producer.comWater Shortage Risk Rises with Early Mountain SnowmeltMountain snowpacks melt early, at two-thirds normal levels, mirroring 2023. This raises alarms for potential water shortages in Western Canada. 001
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Morgan Laidler @morganlaidler.bsky.social · 02/06/2025The zebra jumping spider. Commonly found in urban areas such as gardens, around buildings and including in your house, they are tiny but mighty. They don’t spin webs but can jump about 10cm. They are highly unlikely to bite and are not aggressive (unless they feel threatened). 032
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Alberta Community Bat Program/Western Bat Program 🦇 @albertabats.bsky.social · 02/06/2025June is the start of baby season! In Alberta, most females will have given birth by the end of June, but many give birth earlier, especially warm seasons (like this year!) - anyone with bats in buildings should leave them be until September if any specific management is planned. 🦇 22711
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Chris Fisher @fisherspeaks.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Scientists from the government of Alberta have confirmed that “Fish in Crowsnest Lake (in SW Alberta) contain tissue selenium concentrations that exceed guidelines and rival fish selenium levels downstream of active MTR [Mountaintop removal] operations.” 37567
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Kyle Brittain @badweatherkyle.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Canada's wildfire season is off to an active start. I discuss what's going on out there and what could be to come with Mike Flannigan, wildfire expert and professor at Thompson Rivers University. @mikeflannigan.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q-F...youtube.comCanadian Wildfire Situation Update - June 1, 2025YouTube video by Kyle's Forecasts 33316
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Abandoned Alberta @abandonedalberta.bsky.social · 02/06/2025A rare sighting today in the Edmonton area. This is a male Eastern Bluebird. Mountain bluebirds are the common bluebird in the area. #bird #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #lifer #rare #canon @goingwild.bsky.social @fisherspeaks.bsky.social 024817
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦David Spence @ctvdavidspence.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Heat, showers, storms are all in the prairie forecast for the weekend. Day by day details are in this update at Rural Roots Canada. www.ruralrootscanada.com/prairie-weat... Reader alert: Post contains the word "snow".ruralrootscanada.comPrairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update May 29 |With seeding almost done, rainfall expected over the next few days is welcome. Areas without rain remain warm....some may get little break from the heat. 031
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Jeff Nachtigall @dirklancer.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Do you use compressed gas for cleaning/dusting a lot? I do, and the cannisters are expensive. Any recommendations for where to purchase or for a cordless device that does the same thing? 512
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Morgan Laidler @morganlaidler.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Today's updated t-storm outlook Almost all of Alberta will have thunderstorm potential with a severe risk in centre of the province including the Edmonton area. Should severe storms develop there is a risk of torrential rain, 2-3cm hail and gusts up to 100 km/h #yegwx #abstorm 041
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Morgan Laidler @morganlaidler.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Severe thunderstorm watches have been issued for portions of central Alberta between Slave Lake to south of Edmonton and along the foothills as conditions are favourable for the development of severe weather this afternoon and evening. #yegwx #abstorm 021
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Chris Fisher @fisherspeaks.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Hummingbirds are among our most bold birds and yes they frequently investigate intense colours and patterns as they seek out flowery foods. Check out my pal John Acorn’s famous experiment to see how close a hummers will get! youtu.be/HyxCjYK9cus?...youtu.beAcorn the Nature Nut #41 – Hummingbird HavenYouTube video by Acorn the Nature Nut 2153
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Jeff Nachtigall @dirklancer.bsky.social · 10/05/2025We made extra pavlovas. If you didn't preorder, we might still have one for you. Get in here! 121
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Historically, farmers detected pests through manual counting. But technology is always evolving. That's where the aphid-suction trap comes in. Learn more about pest control, and what makes a pest a pest, in the newest episode of Absolute Units. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 29811
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉 Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace. You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature. 645429187902
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 09/05/2025On our next show (#1,037 May 11): We’ll welcome award-winning conservationist Danae Wolfe for tips on how to bring nature to your yard.Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live online (Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds 051
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Mikki Kendall @karnythia.blacksky.app · 30/04/2025"Why do Boomers want everything so overcooked?" Baby, you're about to find out why. Get a food thermometer. Find a farm share, and get ready to change how you eat. Also canned good are about to be your best friend 413118
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Mikki Kendall @karnythia.blacksky.app · 30/04/2025People are already booking their farm shares. We're thinking we might need to find some people to go in on a quarter cow with us. And yes that's privilege talking, but also that's going to be one of very few ways to access safer food. You're going to need to know your farmer personally. 31199
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Mikki Kendall @karnythia.blacksky.app · 30/04/2025Also as someone from one of the bigger ag states? A lot of you do not understand the shortages about to face states that don't produce food. Farmers markets are about to be wild if they can't sell their goods to US AID and overseas. Their best customers will be local. 21367
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Mikki Kendall @karnythia.blacksky.app · 30/04/2025Most people do not understand how much regulation it took to stop food poisoning from being a daily cause of death. They are about to learn the hard way that you can't feed yourself from those apartment deck planters year round. 201933542
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Tim Osborne Photography 🍁 @timosborne.ca · 22/04/2025On this #EarthDay, I can't help but reflect on some of the beautiful places I've explored both here in Canada and further abroad. We need to commit to protecting our natural world and the creatures that call it home. 742348
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦thewesternproducer.bsky.social @thewesternproducer.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Soil-moisture looks good as seeding begins vist.ly/3m2i7i6 #cdnag #westcdnag producer.comSoil-moisture looks good as seeding begins | The Western ProducerSoil moisture maps are refreshingly different heading into spring seeding on the Canadian Prairies this year. 002
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 19/04/2025This is terrible. The Heritage Village has over three dozen buildings that have been restored to their early 20th century appearance. So much history in danger of being lost forever. Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village on fire east of Edmonton globalnews.ca/news/1113964...globalnews.caUkrainian Cultural Heritage Village on fire east of Edmonton | Globalnews.caRCMP said several buildings caught fire Friday at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village and evacuations occurred briefly in the surrounding rural area east of Edmonton. 1016044
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Thank goodness! And thank you, more practically, to everyone who raced in to avert disaster. What a relief! 0383
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦thewesternproducer.bsky.social @thewesternproducer.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Feeder market digests U.S. tariff structure vist.ly/3mzr2j7 #cdnag #westcdnag producer.comFeeder market digests U.S. tariff structure | The Western ProducerFor the week ending April 4, the feeder cattle market was hard to define. Many auction barns did not have sales. 001
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Abandoned Alberta @abandonedalberta.bsky.social · 10/04/2025How are you counting skills? One of the largest flocks of snow geese I have ever seen .... 10s of thousands ..... it was an amazing display of nature. #bird #birds #nature #wildlife #migration #canon #photography #shareyourweather #geese #snowgeese 8527
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Abandoned Alberta @abandonedalberta.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Another photo of yesterday's chaos on the prairies in Central Alberta. 1,000s and 1,000s of snow geese. A simply amazing sight of nature. #bird #birds #nature #wildlife #canon #photography #migration #chaos #snowgeese #geese 3564
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Abandoned Alberta @abandonedalberta.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Turn up the volume. The chaos of thousands of snow geese and others taking flight. The spring migration is amazing. #migration #birds #snowgeese #wildlife #geese #bird #nature #alberta 1293
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 13/04/2025How fun is this? “Instructors teach food systems, land use, biodiversity, water usage and food waste. Then, students dig into plant-based cooking that focusses on whole foods — as well as affordable, commonly found ingredients — to make it easier to bring their budding skills + new knowledge home”cbc.caAs these kids get hands-on with food, they're also learning about climate change | CBC RadioMixing hands-on lessons about food with environmental education has been a recipe for success for some Canadian educators and advocates, sparking valuable connections and offering students practical, ... 1028145
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 12/04/2025192 species in 24 hours? In Alberta, that's where! Fun story about a truly Big Day www.birdscanada.org/24-hours-192...birdscanada.org24 Hours, 192 Birds, Endless Fun: Michelle’s Birdathon AdventureWhile she’s no stranger to the wonder of birds, Michelle Schreder participated in her first Birdathon last year and completed a high-energy “big day” in Alberta. We caught up with 4829
Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦 @chatsworthfarm.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Charlotte's up now at the Food & Farm Care Ontario Conference today, speaking on "From Farm to Table: Growing Trust Through Transparency" about using social media (mostly IG/FB) to connect with followers and customers. Hello to our new friends in Ontario from Chatsworth Farm in Alberta! 021
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦David Spence @ctvdavidspence.bsky.social · 10/04/2025It'll continue to warm up across the prairies until the weekend. Then everything changes. Rain returns. In some areas - snow. Plenty of uncertainty, as explained in my midweek update at Rural Roots Canada:ruralrootscanada.comPrairie Weather This Week – Mid Week Update Apr 10 |Rain and snow for the prairies! Foothills snow, and beneficial rain across the prairie could produce some much needed spring moisture this weekend. 023
Reposted by Chatsworth Farm 🇨🇦Jeff Nachtigall @dirklancer.bsky.social · 10/04/2025I think I might open the big door today. You should come check it out. 291