food safety Archives

Have You Heard Of The Dirty Dozen?

Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes the “dirty dozen”, a list of the 12 fruits and vegetables which contain the most pesticides. Should we worry about this?

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.

Podcast: Are cattle raised sustainably and humanely?

Consumers often wonder what is being done to ensure cattle are raised sustainably and humanely. Rancher Erika Stewart explains the audited (VBP+) program for Canadian cattle producers.

Do I Need to Wash my Fruits and Veggies?

If you spend time on social media, you’re likely to come across influencers touting the benefits of washing fruits and vegetables using a specific method for safety reasons.

Podcast: How do you save money at the grocery store?

This podcast walks through different ways that you can make the most of your food budget in times of inflationary pressures.

Questions About Hormones in Food?

Naturally occurring hormones are present in plants, meat, poultry & fish products. Get the facts about growth hormones in food.

A Beginner’s Guide to Cooking Ground Beef

Ground beef is the perfect foundation for fledgeling chefs to hone their food safety & handling skills. Here are some guidelines for cooking ground beef.

Storing Beef for Maximum Flavour and Freshness

Whether buying beef in bulk to take advantage of sales, or committing to a full side of beef, proper storage is key.

What is Genetic Engineering?

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

Antibiotics in Food- Should you be Concerned?

All Canadian farming practices ensure that your food is free of antibiotic residues and safe to eat.

What’s the Difference between Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed Beef?

Cattle start life by consuming milk and feed on grass for most of their lives. The variable factor is what farmers feed cattle during the final few months before they go to market.

New Crops Help us Solve Problems

Plant science – and specifically the science of plant breeding – is one of those tools which can help us overcome challenges as a global community.

Canadian Tuna: Who Knew it was so Healthy

While salmon is often thought of as the best choice for omega-3 fatty acids, BC albacore tuna ranks right up there as well.

Precision Farming: What is it?

Tech continues changing how farmers raise animals and grow crops.

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.

Ask a Farmer: What happens to barley between the field and store shelf?

Canadian barley farmer Brent Johnson from Saskatchewan gives us a rundown on the steps it takes to get barley from the field to the grocery store.

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.