This February 23rd will mark Canada’s Agriculture Day. A day which marks a special celebration for farmers. The day was originally started in 2016, and has since evolved into a day where people all across Canada are encouraged to celebrate Canadian agriculture in any way possible.
But what can you do to celebrate Canadian agriculture?
- Cook a meal featuring all-Canadian products!
If you’re looking for a mouthwatering way to celebrate, why not try cooking an all-Canadian meal? The Middlesex Federation of Agriculture is going to be handing out burger buns on Saturday, February 20 at Dorchester Foodland, Lucan Foodland, Parkhill Foodland and Glencoe Foodland. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is encouraging those who receive the buns, and anybody else, to take part in the #BurgersUpOnt challenge. The challenge tasks participants with sourcing local ground meat, meat alternatives, produce, baked goods, preserves, condiments and cheese. The challenge then asks participants to post the photo online with the hashtag #BurgersUpOnt as well as tag the locations where you got your locally sourced ingredients. This is a fun and delicious way to support local agriculture and your local businesses. If a burger isn’t for you, you can also make something as simple as Canadian eggs for breakfast!
- Join the “Agriculture More Than Ever” virtual fireside chat!
Agriculture More Than Ever is hosting a virtual fireside chat on February 23rd from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will feature various members of Canada’s agriculture community discussing opportunities for Canadian agriculture and food and how Canada can live into its potential as a global food supplier. They will also discuss their thoughts on global growth prospects in food and how the agriculture industry can be a powerful tool in the economic recovery of the nation.
Whether it be by supporting local farmers, or just educating yourself about the agriculture industry, organizers for Canada’s Agriculture Day are encouraging people to celebrate any way they see fit, as long as it helps raise awareness of where Canadians get there food, and the hard work that goes into it.
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