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Greenhouses: Increasing Vegetable Production In Canada

With the introduction of new plant varieties and new greenhouse technologies, the future looks very promising for the greenhouse industry in Canada.

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It’s True: Canadian Farmers Really DO Help Feed the World

Canadian farmers and ranchers recognize that producing food more efficiently and sustainability will help meet the needs of a growing world population. As such, they will continue to look towards adopting technology and innovation to improve production practices.

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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?

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What Is Supply Management?

Thanks to a uniquely Canadian system called “supply management”. It matches what farm businesses produce (supply) to what consumers want (demand).

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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.

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What is Genetic Engineering?

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

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Antibiotics in Food- Should you be Concerned?

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sweet Potatoes in Canada?

New variety of sweet potato designed to grow in shorter spring and summer seasons.

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