The pandemic has no doubt worsened food insecurity for Canadians. It has also exacerbated daily issues for people living in urban food deserts. Canada is known for having a robust…
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Known around the world for their giant pumpkins, the Dill Farm shares how the pandemic has affected their agri-tourism and the positive fall harvest “I knew back in March that…
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…
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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…
As the sunflower season comes to a close and people rush to upload their sunflower selfies across various social media platforms, the farmers who grew them can now breathe a…
Halloween is a beloved holiday among children, teenagers and adults alike. There are few people who don’t like candy, costumes, carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and a fright or two. How will…
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…
Restaurants Canada anticipates foodservice sales losses will result in tens of thousands of lost jobs that will require government help to recover. TORONTO, Oct. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —…
Consumers will be happy to know that the family farm is very much alive in Canada and that most farms are Canadian owned, according to Catherin McCorquodale, a board member…
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Wow. Don’t try cuddling with bees at home though, folks.
Sweet Facts: Honey bees don't hibernate or migrate, so how do they stay alive in the winter? Basically, by cuddling. The bees in a hive form what is called a "cluster", which is really a big ball of bees with the queen at the centre. 🐝
