In 2020 there has been a spotlight on the role and importance of local businesses and keeping them healthy. When you buy local, your dollar recirculates within your local community….
Food banks are working tirelessly to fill the hunger gaps made worse by COVID-19. We took an in-depth look into the challenges Canadian food banks have faced and overcome, and…
In Canada, layer hen, broiler chicken, hatching egg, turkey, and dairy producers participate in the quota system, also known as supply management. The system’s framework provides security for stakeholders from…
Want to buy more local produce? Chances are you may be buying more Canadian vegetables than you already know about. Take for example, that cold, crisp and juicy English cucumber…
As Canadians, we are used to having access to a wide range of products from around the world on our supermarket shelves. But as COVID-19 continues to impact our food…
Government Program to Redistribute Surplus Food to Food-Insecure Households This Thanksgiving, amidst the many challenges still facing the country, many of Canada’s farmers and food producers may have one particular…
The global pandemic highlights ongoing labour shortages in the agricultural sector and the importance of migrant workers in Canada’s food supply chain. The ever-evolving COVID-19 situation has not left one industry…
Farmers across the country are returning to their fields to harvest their crops this fall season. As essential workers, farmers have provided food to Canadians throughout the pandemic. During the…
It’s a typical summer’s day on Rod Edgar’s farm in Wolseley, Sask., as he looks out onto his field that stretches over 12 miles. It’s a sunny and breezy day…
Canadian dairy farmers were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The sudden closure of restaurants, hotels and schools as a result of COVID-19 health restrictions has led to a sharp…