We use cookies to give you the best user experience possible. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . OK Real Farm Lives: Watch the Lives of Canadian Farmers Today Skip to content Real Farm Lives Episodes Ask a Farmer Why is sustainability so important to farmers? And do they help reduce food waste? Why do farmers use GMOs? and other questions What is agriculture? and other questions Real farming 101 A guide to sustainable agriculture A guide to food costs and modern farming A guide to GMO canola A guide to barley A guide to pesticides and food safety A guide to plant science Myths Debunked Five common food waste myths: debunked Five Common Pesticide Myths: Debunked Five common GMO myths: debunked En Fr EPISODE 6 Affordable & Available What’s modern farming all about? We go behind-the-scenes with seventh-generation farm family the Renwicks to find out. Watch Now WATCH MORE EPISODES Season 1 - Episode 1 What’s modern farming all about? We go behind-the-scenes with seventh-generation farm family the Renwicks to find out. Season 1 - Episode 2 For the Renwicks, farming is so much more than a job – it’s a family tradition. But how can dad Chris keep the family business strong for the next generation? Season 1 - Episode 3 Farming 3,000 acres isn’t for the faint hearted. But Norman Englot – a 36-year farming veteran from Saskatchewan – and his ever-enthusiastic family of five are up for the challenge. Season 1 - Episode 4 Madison Englot has learned a lot about farming from her father, Norman. Now, the agronomy student wants to give something back and help secure a bright future for her family’s farm. But when the pair get out in the field, who’s teaching who? Season 1 - Episode 5 The life of an apple-farming family is filled with tough choices and hard work. And the Ardiels wouldn’t have it any other way. Season 1 - Episode 6 The colour, the taste, the crunch: growing award-winning apples takes skill and dedication. But how can Kyle Ardiel use modern farming innovations to help? Season 2 - Episode 1 These fourth-generation grain farmers are no strangers to hard work, all year round. In the season two premiere of Real Farm Lives, the Sawyer family talks about racing against Mother Nature to get their crops planted and ensure a successful harvest. Season 2 - Episode 2 With a passion for agriculture taking root at an early age, the three Sawyer teens are already on their way to careers in agriculture. Season 2 - Episode 3 At Charles Keddy Farms in Nova Scotia, quality is everything. In this episode, the Keddy family farm growing strawberry plants and sweet potatoes takes their crops from the lab to the nursery to the field – loving every minute along the way. Season 2 - Episode 4 Harvest season brings organized chaos to Charles Keddy Farms. With a new variety of sweet potatoes in the ground, they hope to crack a new market. Plus, the whole family gets involved to stop sweet potatoes from going to waste. Season 2 - Episode 5 At Charles Keddy Farms in Nova Scotia, quality is everything. In this episode, the Keddy family farm growing strawberry plants and sweet potatoes takes their crops from the lab to the nursery to the field – loving every minute along the way. Origins: Potatoes What makes a PEI potato one of the best in the world? Join Gordie McKenna, a fourth-generation farmer in Newton PEI, as he tells the story of how this ‘king of vegetables’ makes the journey from the red soils of PEI to your plate. Origins: Carrots Can you imagine a dinner where a carrot doesn’t show up to the party? Join Andrea and Gordie McKenna from the Bunny Borrow Vegetable Co. as they share the transformation from tiny seeds to the crunchy carrots that are ready to enjoy - cooked or straight from the ground! Origins: Turnips The humble but hearty turnip – often taken for granted! Watch the story of the gentle loving care required to grow this hearty crop from a tiny seed until it is harvested by hand! Gordie and Andrea McKenna of Bunny Burrow Vegetable Co. in PEI love their turnips and have pride in sharing them with the Canadians. More Real Farming A guide to food costs and modern farming Why do farmers use GMOs? We ask one to find out Five common pesticide myths: Debunked ABOUT REAL FARM LIVES Real farms. Real families. Real crops. Real challenges. Real Farm Lives is a documentary series which offers a unique, unfiltered glimpse into the daily lives of Canadian farmers. We follow farm families from across the country, exploring the everyday challenges they face and the hard work, team spirit and amazing skill that goes into overcoming them. What’s modern farming all about? We go behind-the-scenes with seventh-generation farm family the Renwicks to find out. WHY IS SUSTAINABILITY IMPORTANT TO FARMERS? WE ASK ONE TO FIND OUT. Five common food waste myths: debunked What is plant science? Find out with this guide. Load More Facebook YouTube Privacy Policy Terms of Use All contents © copyright 1999-2025 Getty Images. All rights reserved. Real Farm Lives Croplife Canada