March 2023 Newsletter

Happy Agriculture Literacy Month

Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Recently Hosted A Tour

For Dietitians In Calgary

Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan looks to expand consumer engagement to other areas of Canada through our Canadian Food Focus initiative.

New Podcast Focuses On Food As The Common Link To Farming Conversations

Ask a Farmer podcast comes directly from Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan’s consumer brand—Canadian Food Focus—featuring host and Saskatchewan grain and egg farmer Clinton Monchuk.

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Learn About Flax

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What Are Seed Treatments?

Farmers use seed treatments to protect against specific diseases and improve the establishment of a healthy crop. Seed treatments are substances or specific techniques that are applied to the seeds or seedlings (young plants) before they are planted.

Ask An Expert: What Are The Environmental Benefits of Beef Farming?

We asked Dr. Christian Artuso of the Migratory Bird Conservation Unit of the Canadian Wildlife Service - can beef cattle be good for the environment?

Ask A Farmer Podcasts

How can you eat better every day?

Trying to make sense of Canada’s Food Guide and how to implement some of their recommendations? We had questions too and sought the expertise of Sue Mah, a registered dietitian from the Toronto area.

Are cattle raised sustainably and humanely?

Consumers often wonder what is being done to ensure cattle are raised sustainably and humanely. Rancher Erika Stewart explains the audited Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) program for Canadian cattle producers. The program focuses on three main practices: animal care, biosecurity and environmental stewardship to demonstrate to consumers the level of care that goes into producing beef. 

How do you save money at the grocery store?

This podcast walks through different ways that you can make the most of your food budget in times of inflationary pressures. Shannon Crocker provides helpful hints that will allow you to be a sharper shopper, while also providing the nutrition you need for your family.

How has innovation changed dairy farms?

New technologies and innovation are pivotal to ensuring that the farms remain sustainable now and into the future. In this podcast Andrew Campbell, aka Fresh Air Farmer, describes the new dairy barn his family built.