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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
This podcast walks through different ways that you can make the most of your food budget in times of inflationary pressures.
Naturally occurring hormones are present in plants, meat, poultry & fish products. Get the facts about growth hormones in food.
Ground beef is the perfect foundation for fledgeling chefs to hone their food safety & handling skills. Here are some guidelines for cooking ground beef.
Whether buying beef in bulk to take advantage of sales, or committing to a full side of beef, proper storage is key.
Genetic engineering refers to specific methods of plant breeding that use laboratory methods to change an organism’s DNA.
All Canadian farming practices ensure that your food is free of antibiotic residues and safe to eat.
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.
Plant science – and specifically the science of plant breeding – is one of those tools which can help us overcome challenges as a global community.
While salmon is often thought of as the best choice for omega-3 fatty acids, BC albacore tuna ranks right up there as well.
Tech continues changing how farmers raise animals and grow crops.
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.
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.
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.
Here’s how to store sweet potatoes at home to prevent spoilage, reduce food waste and save money.
Farmer, Clinton Monchuk, and future farmer Kaitlyn Monchuk discuss the main uses for barley grown on the Canadian prairies.
Did you know watermelons grow in Canada? Take a tour of a watermelon farm and learn how they are grown and harvested.
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