What is Genetic Engineering?
Genetic engineering refers to specific methods of plant breeding that use laboratory methods to change an organism’s DNA.
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.
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.
Understanding Confusing Words on Food Packages
Are you confused by the different words you see on food packages? Such as Product of Canada or Made in Canada -Let’s take a closer look
Precision Farming: What is it?
Tech continues changing how farmers raise animals and grow crops.
What’s in Season? Garlic
Learn when garlic is in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow garlic.
How do Farmers Protect their Seeds from Insects?
Take a tour of a grain farm to see how farmers protect their seeds from insects.
Harvesting Soybeans To Help A Farmer In Need
On our tour today, we start from the combine seat as Rick harvests soybeans and tells about how he uses auto-steer technology all year long.
What’s in Season? Saskatoon Berries
Learn when saskatoons are in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow saskatoons.
5 Great Reasons to Boost your Intake of Fruits and Vegetables
Less than 30% of Canadians meet the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables per day. Here are 5 reasons to boost your intake of fruits and vegetables.
How Watermelons Grow in Canada
Did you know watermelons grow in Canada? Take a tour of a watermelon farm and learn how they are grown and harvested.
The Dirty Dozen’s Dirty Secrets
Are pesticide residues found in the Dirty Dozen a health risk? To assess the risk of pesticide residues on our produce, we need to know a few simple things.
Keeping Disease at Bay
How farmers work to keep crops fungus-free. Fungicides are a type of pesticide used to stop the spread of fungal pathogens.
What is Regenerative Farming?
Most people have heard of organic and conventional farming but do you know what regenerative farming is?
Is Canada’s Food Safe?
Is Canada's food safe? Learn why food in Canada is safe and affordable.
What’s in Season? Apples
Learn when apples are in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow apples.
What’s in Season? Bell Peppers (Field and Greenhouse)
Learn when bell peppers are season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow bell peppers.
How Do Strawberries Grow?
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about how strawberries grow in Canada.
What Does Non-GMO on a Food Label Mean?
The Non GMO food label is a marketing tool that gives no meaningful information about the safety, nutrition or quality of a product.