Why young Albertans are leaving the city to be farmers

The total number of farmers across Canada has been on a decline. But young Albertans, and particularly young women, are bucking that trend. These new farmers are forgoing life in the city for something they feel is more gratifying.
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[@Alex-js5lg]

It also helps that a house costs 1/4 what it does in the city and comes with double the land. It's very tempting.

[@samanthahebert8453]

Love it! I’m so jealous!!!

[@helenqin6668]

This is what we call a natural life.

[@tammymarks]

Why not.

[@darioz5894]

Hardest-working most producing province in Canada and the rest of the country spits on Alberta

[@JaimeSummers69]

First

[@aliciabowman1455]

"Climate anxiety" 😂😂😂 omg peopaganda piece. All real farmers k ow climate change is a scam.