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What's happening in Canadian agriculture |
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Canada has a thriving agriculture media community. For information about what is going on in Canadian agriculture today, check out some of these publications.
Fun facts:
- Canada is the world leader in maple syrup production, accounting for 85 percent of the world’s maple syrup supply.
- (Austria + Slovenia) x 4 = Canada’s agricultural land. It may seem like a lot but given the size of Canada, it represents only about 5 percent of the country’s land.
- Soy what? 1.2 million hectares of soybeans is what. Canada’s soybean production has increased eightfold in 30 years. It’s the second most popular field crop in Ontario.
- Have you heard of Canadian oil, low acid? Probably not, but you’ve probably heard of canola. Come and see Canada’s famous yellow flower. We’ve got more of it than any other country.
- What does North America’s first veterinary school look like? Guelph, Ontario, Canada, host city for IFAJ 2011, is also the home of the Ontario Veterinary College, the oldest school of its kind in the Western hemisphere.
- Would you like to visit a UNESCO landmark? The Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve since 1990.
- Where’s the beef? In Canada, of course. According to census data, more than one-quarter of Canadian farmers are in the beef cattle business. In 1,099 days you can come and taste for yourself.
- We have peaches, pears and plums. The 65 kilometre long Niagara fruit belt is a rich fruit producing area and the home of one of Canada’s sweetest and most famous exports, ice wine.
To find out more about Canadian agriculture, check out these resources:
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