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Reducing Food Waste

Reducing food waste starts with simple, practical strategies for planning meals, storing ingredients, and repurposing leftovers to minimize what ends up in the trash. By learning how to get the most out of fresh and packaged foods, Canadian’s can save money, reduce waste, and make a positive impact on the environment. Also, discover how Canadian farmers and food producers are tackling waste through innovative practices, ensuring more food reaches our plates and less is lost along the way.

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Food Waste

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Tackling Food Affordability with Innovation

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Goodbye to Browning, Wasted Apples

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Byproducts: Using Every Part of The Plant

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What Innovation Can Do

6 Tips To Reduce Food Waste

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Better Potatoes Mean Less Food Waste

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Carrots for Cattle: Working Together to Prevent Food Waste

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What is Soil? More than just dirt!

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Making Gin and Whisky from Local Ingredients

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What is Upcycling?

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How to Make a Stir-Fry

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Insect Farming in Canada

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Which Fertilizer is Best for Your Yard?

Ranchers & Brewers Make Two Products From One

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How to Make Chicken or Turkey Stock

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10 “Cool” Freezer Hacks That Also Reduce Food Waste

15 Flowers You can Eat

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How Do Strawberries Grow?

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How To Start a Vegetable Garden

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Tips for Container Gardening

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Encouraging Your Kids to Discover Gardening

How to grow your own tomatoes

How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes

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Reinvent Leftovers with an Easy Stir Fry Recipe

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Save Money on Groceries and Reduce Food Waste

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Your Money-Saving Guide to Storing Tomatoes

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3 Fabulous Ways to Enjoy Tomatoes

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5 Tips for Preserving Food Safely

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