Food, Culture, And Confidence For The Next Generation
Explore the innovative Facts Camp that connects youth to food, culture, and agriculture in the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.
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.
What Innovation Can Do
As the world’s population continues to grow, we will need to produce more food from less land and with fewer resources. Innovation will be critical.
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).
What is Genetic Engineering?
Genetic engineering refers to specific methods of plant breeding that use laboratory methods to change an organism’s DNA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All About Barley
Barley puts the super in superfood and the ancient in ancient grain! Learn about all the various types and gain tips for cooking with it.
What Does Non-GMO on a Food Label Mean?
The Non GMO food label is a marketing tool that gives no meaningful information about the safety, nutrition or quality of a product.
What Does Organic on a Food Label Mean?
Buying food labelled organic means choosing a specific production or farming method. Organic and conventionally grown food are equally healthy.
Are Commercially Canned Foods Healthy?
Are commercially canned foods like vegetables, legumes and fruit equally as healthy as fresh? Canned foods are a healthy option to include in your diet.
Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Lentils
Learn all about lentils, including 5 reason why lentils are a superfood.