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
EXPLORE OUR CURRENT ISSUE

Who is growing our food?

The Essential Work of Farming

Farming and other careers in agriculture

Canadian Farms And Farmers - Who Is Growing Our Food

Canada’s international farm workforce

The bottom line: feeding Canadians sustainably

Farming across Canada

Indigenous Agriculture
Canadian Farms & Farmers

Sustainable Farming, Climate Change, and Innovation

Sustainable farming starts with soil

Growing crops without working the land = win-win

A living ground cover

Manure, phosphorus, and water

Lets talk about emissions

How cattle are saving our native grasslands

Common question: what about pollinator health?

Livestock are part of the climate change solution

Food Waste
Sustainable Farming, Climate Change, and Innovation

The Cost of Producing Food

FOOD COST, AVAILABILITY, AND EATING LOCAL

The Cost of Producing Food

Food insecurity and growing food in Canada's north

The drivers of food inflation

The vital role of food banks

Food choices, labelling, and eating local

Healthy Eating

Local food, imports, and food miles