Cranberries – The Long History of an Indigenous Canadian Crop
Cranberries have been a staple Canadian food for a long time. Find out what they are, and how they reach your table.
History of Growing Wheat in Canada
Wheat production in Canada pre-dates Confederation. Explore the influence of Robert Fife and learn more about growing wheat in Canada.
How Is Wheat Grown In Canada?
Wheat is a staple food for 35% of the world's population and it is Canada's largest field crop. Wheat is grown on nearly 50,000 farms in Canada and our country is the fifth-largest wheat producer in the world.
Recycling On The Farm: Cleanfarms
Cleanfarms’ goal is to keep recyclable materials that are no longer useful on the farm out of landfills and burn piles.
Why Do Farmers Spray Sweet Cherries?
Farmers spray cherry trees for one of three things - nutrients to promote tree health and better fruit quality, a pesticide to suppress or control a pest or disease, or crop protectant to prevent tree or fruit damage.
Potatoes From Farm To Table
Potatoes are perhaps the most versatile and easily grown vegetable around the globe. Here in Canada, Prince Edward Island is one of the country’s largest potato producing regions
Carrots: An Origin Story
It wouldn’t be a true meal without a few carrots, would it? Certainly not in the homes of many Canadians. That’s because this prolific orange vegetable is one of the most widely known and grown across the country.
Sweet Potatoes in Canada?
New variety of sweet potato designed to grow in shorter spring and summer seasons.
The Great Canadian Story of Canola
The story of Canadian canola is one of politics, creative farmers, tempura, collaboration and some science superheroes.
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.