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How Do Pesticides Protect Our Food?

Find out how research and improved farming methods ensure that pesticides are fulfilling the job they’re intended to do: to protect our food.

Should I Avoid Gluten?

We hear a lot about gluten these days and how it’s thought to have negative effect on our digestive systems. Discover what gluten is, where it hides, why it matters in our diet, and when to skip it.

Byproducts: Using Every Part of The Plant

Byproducts are the unsung heroes of the agricultural world, and they deserve our attention, especially for those of us with a keen interest in food and sustainability.

How We Ate in the 1940s

The ‘40s brought new prosperity to the country. Following a decade of depression and unemployment, jobs were suddenly plentiful, and the economy got a kick-start from industries of war.

How We Ate in the 1960s

Although the ‘60s started out with some economic volatility, the latter part of this decade brought great innovation and improved productivity, leading to higher wages and a higher standard of living.

How We Ate in the 1970s

Although the 1970s dawned on the heels of a mostly inspiring decade, they started out in a less than pleasant way.

How We Ate in the 1980s

The ‘80s had a huge impact on the Canadian culinary experience, probably more than any other period in our history.

Bees and Neonics: The Whole Story

Health Canada reviewed the risk of neonics to pollinators; As a result of the reviews, changes were made. With these changes, the government determined neonics were safe for use in Canada.

It’s True: Canadian Farmers Really DO Help Feed the World

Canadian farmers and ranchers recognize that producing food more efficiently and sustainability will help meet the needs of a growing world population. As such, they will continue to look towards adopting technology and innovation to improve production practices.

Ensuring Animal Welfare On Canadian Farms

Animal welfare is a term that covers both the physical and mental wellbeing of an animal. Good animal welfare means an animal is growing or producing normally, is healthy, free from pain and injury and displays normal behaviour.

How Do You Know Canadian-Grown Food Is Safe?

Food safety is a shared responsibility of all those involved in food production. Health Canada is the government body responsible for creating the safety and nutritional quality regulations, policies and standards of all food sold in Canada.

Healthy Soil For Today And The Future: 4R Nutrient Stewardship

4R Nutrient Stewardship is an internationally recognized Canadian innovation. It is a voluntary program that advocates for responsible and effective management of fertilizer by using a science-based approach to guide farmers in the proper use of plant nutrients.

How to Buy and Store Ground Beef

Ground beef is versatile and one of the most popular choices in homemade meals. Here are 6 tips for buying and storing ground beef.

Are Burgers ‘Junk Food?’

Fast food does not have to mean junk food. We don’t need to feel guilty about hitting the drive-thru once in a while! And a burger is a great choice.

What is Genetic Engineering?

Genetic engineering refers to specific methods of plant breeding that use laboratory methods to change an organism’s DNA.

What are Seed Treatments?

What is a seed treatment? It is a valuable tool that enables farmers to grow more food while protecting the land and natural resources.

How Does Regenerative Agriculture Work?

Agriculture is continually evolving and will continue to meet the needs of a changing world. Regenerative agriculture is just one strategy that farmers are using.

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The Magpie Group is a team of creative professionals who share a passion for communicating agricultural science-based information to industry stakeholders, as well as translating that information into language that creates common ground with non-farming audiences. Partners Jean and Kim have extensive and diverse backgrounds in marketing, communications, management and operations.

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