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.
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.
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 Foodgrains Bank: Helping People in Need
Stories about people going without food resonate especially with farmers, who look for ways to use their own production to help.
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.
Growing Better Crops: Carrying on a Tradition of Thousands of Years
Some plant breeding technologies are old, some are comparatively new, but they all help us adapt to challenges – from climate change and food insecurity to nutrition, taste, and food waste.
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.
How to Make Chili
Here are our top how to make chili tips and a mouth-watering recipe, made from some of the best that Canadian agriculture has to offer.
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.
Ask a Farmer: What are the different uses for barley?
Farmer, Clinton Monchuk, and future farmer Kaitlyn Monchuk discuss the main uses for barley grown on the Canadian prairies.
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.
How to Shop for Milk and Plant-based Beverages
How to shop for milk and plant-based beverages to get the functionality you are looking for.
Farming Up: What is Vertical Farming?
With the right technology, food can be grown anywhere. Food doesn’t always come from the field – sometimes it can be grown inside.
Ask an Expert – What is a cicerone?
Beer Sisters co-founder and Advanced Cicerone, Crystal Luxmore gives us some insight into this growing field of work.
Sweet Potatoes in Canada?
New variety of sweet potato designed to grow in shorter spring and summer seasons.
Why do some Farmers Irrigate their Crops?
Take a tour of a farm that uses irrigation. Learn why it's needed, how to conserve the water source and only use the water needed for crops.
AquaGrow Farms at Mississauga Food Bank
This food bank is changing the food landscape. AquaGrow Farms uses aquaponics, a form of agriculture that combines aquaculture and hydroponics.
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.