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Canadian Food Focus

Protecting Canadian Cherry Crops…With Helicopters?

Industry representatives say the only practical way to remove rainwater from cherries is to blow it off. The powerful downdraft from helicopter rotors is highly effective in removing rainwater pooling in the stem “bowl” of cherries.

How Are Dry Peas Grown?

We spoke with Trent Richards, a farmer from Saskatchewan to learn more about how peas are grown in Canada.

How Do Chickpeas Grow?

We are talking with Shaun, a farmer from Kyle, Saskatchewan. He grows several crops but we are going to focus on how he grows chickpeas. 

Making Gin and Whisky from Local Ingredients

Black Fox Farm and Distillery is known for their award-winning gin and whisky, but also for their sustainability efforts and advocacy for Saskatchewan-based agri-food products.

Barley Throughout The Menu

Barley is a versatile grain that is easy to use, has great taste, texture and health benefits. Try Incorporating barley throughout the menu!

How to Add Barley into Your Breakfast

Step up your breakfast routine and make room for barley. Barley’s high fibre content makes it an excellent choice to incorporate into your breakfast.

5 Dinners Made Easy with Ground Beef

Are you ready to take the stress out of dinnertime and easily answer the question “What’s for Supper”? Ground beef is extremely versatile and easy to cook.

Tour a Broiler Hatching Egg Farm

Tour a broiler hatching egg farm who raise the chickens that produce broiler eggs instead of the kind of eggs that you buy in the grocery store.

Supercharged Salsa Dip

Supercharge your salsa with flax! This quick and easy supercharged salsa dip is ready in just 5 minutes.

Ask an Expert: What do pigs eat?

We asked Denise Beaulieu, an assistant professor on monogastric nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan: What do pigs eat?

How do Lentils Grow?

Canada is now the worlds’ leading lentil exporter. We talk with Corey Loessin and his son, Aidan who grow lentils.

Ask an Expert: Where do pigs live?

We asked an expert at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Yolande Seddon: ‘Where do pigs live?’

Bistro Turkey Bacon Salad

This bistro turkey bacon salad will make you feel like you are sitting at a table by a river in France. Use your favourite greens for this salad entree.

Kale Chickpea Salad with Trout

Trout has a delicate and light flavour, so simple ingredients like herbs are the perfect addition in this Kale Chickpea Salad with Trout.

Slider Slaw Salad

Make your traditional burger slider healthier by replacing the bun with coleslaw in this Slider Slaw Salad.

Pork From Farm to Table

There are more than 7,000 pig farms across Canada that raise more than 25.5 million animals a year. Learn how pork gets from farm to table.

Where does Canola oil Come From?

Canola oil has been adopted by many cooks for its neutral flavour, healthy fat content and high smoke point. A real pantry staple that is great for everything from vinaigrettes and marinades to baking, grilling and frying.

New Edition of the Real Dirt on Farming

Do you have questions about how food is grown and raised? Check out the new Real Dirt on Farming resource and website. Farm & Food Care has officially unveiled the fifth edition of The Real Dirt on Farming.

5 Cheese Lover Comfort Food Recipes

You can’t skip out on the ooey-gooey goodness of cheese. This collection of cheese lover comfort food recipes definitely didn’t forget the cheese.

8 Tasty Ways to Eat More Barley

Few foods that can boast having a health claim. Barley has two! One from Health Canada and one from the Food and Drug Administration in the US.

5 Chilly Day Tomato Recipes

Some days you just need to curl up with a blanket and a delicious bowl of hot soup, stew or chili. These 5 chilly day tomato recipes are just what you need.

5 Fresh Strawberry Recipes

Not sure what to do with all those fresh strawberries you picked? Look no further, these refreshing recipes are sure to please.

Fun Indoor Activities for Kids

Keep your kids entertained, engaged and off the walls with these fun agriculture and food educational activities for kids.

8 Mouth-Watering Mushroom Recipes

This underrated vegetable is often hiding in the background but are an incredible versatile ingredient that help enhance a number of recipes just like these mushroom recipes.

Chef Darren Craddock

Meet Chef Darren Craddock , he received his classical culinary training in England with Michelin rated chef Kevin Cape at The Bell Inn at Aston Clinton.

How is Maple Syrup Made?

Maple syrup is iconic to Canada. Most likely because so much of the world’s maple syrup comes from Canada. Learn how it is made.

7 Pumpkin Patch Recipes

Nothing says fall like picking out the perfect pumpkin for Halloween or for creating your favourite pumpkin patch recipes. 

6 Outdoor Grilling Recipes

It’s hot outside so keep the heat out and fire up the grill for these delicious outdoor grilling recipes.

7 Perfect Picnic Recipes

Pack up these perfect picnic recipes and head out for a relaxing day at the beach, park or even your backyard.

9 Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Breakfast is important! Here is a collection of easy and healthy breakfast recipes to get you moving in the morning.

6 Salads with Whole Grains & Seeds

Now that the weather is finally improving it is time for BBQing and summer salads! Salads that not only feature all our wonderful summer produce but also are full of lentils, beans, wild rice and whole grains.

10 Tried and True Holiday Recipes

Christmas is going to look different this year for many of us. But, before you get bitten by ‘bah humbug’ – here are a few tried and true, time-honored, classics recipes – featuring yummy Canadian ingredients – we hope will help make the holidays a little easier.