This month, let’s look at some interesting facts about farming that might be new to you.

This month, let’s look at some interesting facts about farming that might be new to you.

Canada is the world’s largest producer and exporter of flaxseed, canola, pulses, durum wheat, peas, lentils, and mustard seeds.

Pulse crops contain nutrients found in both the vegetable and meat food groups, including significant protein, fibre, folate, iron, and other minerals.

Just over half of Canada’s vegetable crop is grown for processing. The top five crops are sweet corn, green peas, carrots, beans, and tomatoes.

Apples, blueberries, and grapes make up over 80 per cent of Canada’s fruit acreage.

World food demand will increase 70 per cent by the year 2050.

In Canada, a total of 26 million hens........

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