THE REAL DIRT ON FARMING

Your Guide to Food & Farming in Canada

Our food has a story and it starts with Canadian farms.

We’ve heard from Canadians across the country that they want to know more about food production. We have also heard what’s important to you when it comes to the food you eat: topics like food safety, the environment, and the humane treatment of farm animals.

Food is connected to many of the big issues facing our society, from the cost of living and energy, to climate change, and health care. The Real Dirt on Farming is tackling those issues head-on to answer your questions, and to show you what we are doing to feed you safely, nutritiously, and sustainably.

Canadian farming has an impressive story to tell, and we’re pleased that you’re interested to hear it.

Sincerely, Canada’s Farmers and Food Producers

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Who is growing our food?

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The Essential Work of Farming

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Farming and other careers in agriculture

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Canadian Farms And Farmers - Who Is Growing Our Food

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Canada’s international farm workforce

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The bottom line: feeding Canadians sustainably

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Farming across Canada

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Indigenous Agriculture

Canadian Farms & Farmers

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Sustainable Farming, Climate Change, and Innovation

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Sustainable farming starts with soil

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Growing crops without working the land = win-win

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A living ground cover

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Manure, phosphorus, and water

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Lets talk about emissions

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How cattle are saving our native grasslands

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Common question: what about pollinator health?

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Livestock are part of the climate change solution

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Food Waste

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The Cost of Producing Food

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FOOD COST, AVAILABILITY, AND EATING LOCAL

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The Cost of Producing Food

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Food insecurity and growing food in Canada's north

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The drivers of food inflation

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The vital role of food banks

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Food choices, labelling, and eating local

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Healthy Eating

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Local food, imports, and food miles

Food Cost, Availability, and Eating Local

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