On The Farm - Canadian Food Focus

The Mighty And Dependable Tractor

Discover tractor types, the meaning of horsepower, and how modern technology is transforming farming for greater efficiency.

How Mushrooms are Grown

Tour a mushroom farm and learn how mushrooms are grown, picked and packed in Canada.

Feature Videos

Dr. Tyra Dickson, poultry extension veterinarian for Saskatchewan answers the question – How are antibiotics used in the production of chicken?

Ask an Expert: Where do turkeys live? Dr. Karen Schean-Lardner answers the question

Erika Stewart and her family own and operate a ranch in Saskatchewan, Canada

Environment and Sustainability

Protecting Biodiversity: Environmental Farm Plans

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Water: The Most Precious On-Farm Natural Resource

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Recycling On The Farm: Cleanfarms

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Crop Rotations Ensure A Sustainable Future For Agriculture

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Pesticides and Paperwork

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Encouraging Responsible Use Of Pesticides: Pesticide Applicator Licence

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

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How Can Cattle Protect Grasslands?

Steven Webb

Podcast: How sustainable is Canadian agriculture at producing cereals, pulses and oilseeds?

Latest Articles

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What is a Broiler Chicken?

Ask a Farmer: What is a broiler chicken? Canadian chicken farmer, Tiffany Martinka answers.

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Are Hormones and Steroids Used in Chicken Production?

Ask a Veterinarian: Are Hormones and Steroids used in Chicken Production by Farmers? Dr. Tyra Dickson answers the question.

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What do Chickens Eat and Drink?

Ask a Farmer: What do chickens eat and drink? Tyler Keet, a Canadian Chicken farmer answers the question.

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What Do You Do With All The Chicken Poop?

Ask a Farmer: What do you do with all the chicken poop? Canadian chicken farmer, Tiffany Martinka answers.