Canadian Food Focus June 2025 Newsletter

Saskatoons have been known by many names across North America, including serviceberry, shadbush, juneberry and prairie berry. The name “saskatoon” comes from the Cree word misâskwatômina (mis-sack-qua-too-mina), which means “the fruit of the tree of many branches.”

Ingredient Spotlight: Wheat

Wheat plays a vital role in Canadian agriculture, nutrition, and daily meals. From pasta to toast to comforting grain bowls, wheat is part of the Canadian food story, nourishing us every step of the way.

Carbohydrates: Understanding Resistant Starches

Explore what resistant starches are, where to find them, how they work in the body, and the simple ways to include more in your diet.

Augers: The Essential Grain Movers

Explore how augers are essential tools for farmers to efficiently move grain like oats and wheat from one place to another.

Water: The Most Precious On-Farm Natural Resource

In farming, managing and protecting natural resources is a tricky, but essential business. In fact, the livelihoods of farm families depend on water like no other resource.

Caesar Pork Burger

Level up your Father's Day with this Caesar pork burger recipe. Juicy pork, bacon, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing come together for the perfect mouth-watering burger!  

Lemony Potato Salad With Chickpeas And Mozzarella

This Lemony Potato Salad with Chickpeas and Mozzarella features a tangy lemon vinaigrette for a delicious alternative to traditional mayonnaise-based potato salads.

Would you like to improve your cooking skills? Or learn how to cook something different for breakfast, lunch, or supper? Maybe you simply would like to learn a new recipe. Cook along with Chef Jodi Robson as she prepares a delicious Honey Cake with Saskatoon Berries. Top with whipped cream and Saskatoon berries for a sweet afternoon treat!

Podcast: Why Does The Soil Matter?



In this podcast, grain farmer Jake Leguee explains how farmers are adopting new technologies and focusing on what soils need to produce food that feeds the world.