Learn how Canadian farms operate, how food is grown, raised and harvested, and how agriculture supports environmental stewardship and food security. Find content on agricultural practices in Canada, sustainable farming techniques and innovations in animal care and crop production.
Sustainability on the Farm
Mustard Farming in Canada: From Seed to Harvest
This article walks through what mustard is, where it is grown, how a farming year works from seeding to harvest and storage, and what it means when a product says it is made with Canadian mustard.
Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Mustard
Unlock the potential of mustard in your cooking with our Canadian ingredient spotlight. Discover its history and unique qualities.
How Farmers Care for Animals
Canadian farmers take pride in caring for their animals, ensuring they are well-fed, healthy, and raised in safe, comfortable environments. By working with veterinarians, nutritionists, and researchers, they uphold high standards of animal welfare that contribute to the quality of Canadian food. The following articles provide insights into these practices, highlighting the dedication and ethical treatment that define animal care across Canada’s agricultural sector.
Innovative Farms
How Digital Agriculture Is Transforming Farming in Western Canada
At the University of Saskatchewan, researchers are combining satellite imagery, ai, and farm data to change how crops are grown, managed and sustained, with the goal of growing food more efficiently and sustainably for Canadians.
Growing Eggplants in Canada
Most Canadians may be surprised to find out eggplants are grown year-round in Canada and this purple powerhouse is growing in popularity.
What Is A ‘Smart’ Farm?
Learn about the 'Smart Farm' at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, a hotbed of innovation and sustainability for Canadian agriculture.
Growing Fresh Produce In Modular Farms
Explore the benefits of modular farming in Canada. Find out how this sustainable farming method is bringing fresh produce to remote and food-insecure communities.
How Carbon Farming is Helping Fight Climate Change
Carbon farming is just one-way farmers are making a difference in helping protect the soil, our natural resources and the planet.
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Beef Production Supports Wildlife
Canada’s prairie ecosystem is home to wildlife running the gamut from tiny snails to moose. It’s also a critical stopover for millions of migratory birds every year.
Those Working for Prairie Conservation Play the Long Game
20 years ago approximately 20 per cent of Saskatchewan’s prairie was still intact. Today, that number has dropped to less than 14 percent.
Birdsong On The Range
Pine Ranch is helping document which bird species are found on the grasslands on their ranch and how those habitats respond over time.
How Nova Scotia Oysters Are Farmed
Discover how a Nova Scotia family farms oysters, and how farming brought everyone home to Antigonish Harbour.
Nova Scotia Lobster from Trap to Table
Two Nova Scotia fishers explain how lobster is caught, how stocks are protected and why it costs what it does.
Combines: Harvesting Crops Safely and Efficiently
This article takes you through what combines do and why they matter for your family’s food.
Space Food Could Improve the Way We Eat on Earth
Explore the innovations in Space Food as researchers develop nutritious options for Mars missions and Earth.
Swathers: How Pre-Cutting Crops Helps Manage Harvest
Swathing is one of the behind-the-scenes decisions that can influence the quality of the canola oil, flour, cereal, pasta or other foods that begin in Canadian fields.
Mustard Farming in Canada: From Seed to Harvest
This article walks through what mustard is, where it is grown, how a farming year works from seeding to harvest and storage, and what it means when a product says it is made with Canadian mustard.
Wild Rice Represents Both Tradition and Future Opportunity
The Mistickokat family describes wild rice not simply as a crop, but as part of a way of life rooted in land, work, and intergenerational knowledge.
Field Sprayers: How Crop Spraying Supports Food Production and the Environment
Field sprayers help farmers protect crops from weeds and diseases by applying pesticides precisely where needed. Here is what they do and why it matters for your family’s food.
Food Packaging is Complicated
The significant volumes of waste generated by all the trays, bags, containers, wraps and absorbent pads used in food packaging has spurred many to call for more sustainable packaging options.
