"We feel blessed that our profession allows us to work as a family and teaches our children the value of working hard, caring for the hens and providing safe and nutritious food for our family and yours." - The McKillop Brothers bit.ly/3ztyGok

I have been volunteering as a historical tour guide in #Guelph for the last three seasons and love it but now have story envy after taking this walking tour in Werdenberg, Switzerland on the banks of the Rhine. This fascinating guide talks about buildings dating to the 1300s.

Ruminants like beef cattle have a special digestive system with four compartments in their stomach: the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. This unique system allows them to break down tough plant materials, like grass, through a process called rumination.

Ford’s insider deals to pave over farmland & greenspace won’t solve the housing crisis. Greens will continue our effort to legalize gentle density & middle missing housing so we can quickly build homes people can afford in communities they love. #onpoli thestar.com/news/gta/doug-…

Ready for some frank conversations about the major challenges and opportunities facing farmers today? Look no further, #TheAgPodcast is here! The 1st episode delves into a topic relevant to many Canadian farmers today – succession planning. #CdnAg youtube.com/watch?v=8BfzZ1…

People think GMOs lead to increased pesticide use, when the opposite is true. In 20 years, GE crops reduced pesticide use by 8.2% & increased crop yields by 22%. To feed 8.1 billion people & reduce chemical inputs, GE crops are essential. Opponents don’t understand this. 1/

GE crops can add nutrition (see golden rice), allow plants to produce insect resistance without having to spray crops, & improve yield while reducing food waste. If we want to improve health of everyone, wouldn’t we want these tools? 2/

Problem: those who oppose GE technology objectively know the least about it. Many of these people don’t know whether tomatoes contain DNA (they do). Genetic engineering is wildly misunderstood by people who spread fear and falsehoods. Read more ⬇️ immunologic.substack.com/p/gmos-and-gen… 🧵

Chris Darnielle This is published data. There is a bulletin at the end with embedded citations. skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/a-sk…

Get ready, Ontario! It's Brussels sprouts harvest season and we can't wait to devour the most delicious local produce. Let's show our support for our farmers who bring us these tasty gems. Time to savour the flavours of fall and give thanks to those who make it all possible!

In this week’s episode of #TheAgPodcast, host Crystal Mackay digs deep into the topic of soil health with Cedric MacLeod, farmer and executive director of CFGA_ACPF, and Tim Wray, cattle rancher at Wray Ranch. Check it out here: youtube.com/watch?v=JNdFPj… #cdnag #SoilHealth

#DYK farmers will plant wheat in the fall to be grown over the winter for harvest next summer! Winter wheat is a key ingredient in baking recipes, and it also helps grain farming sustainably by keeping diseases and insects from harming the crops. => l8r.it/Mhi7

Ever wondered about the difference between sweet corn and grain corn? Sweet Corn: Juicy and tender, perfect for BBQs! Grain Corn: Grown for animal feed, tougher and starchier. Tempted to pick that roadside corn? It’s usually grain corn and entering the field is trespassing!

The 2024 #PublicTrustSummit is officially here! We’re thrilled to kick off two incredible days of learning, networking, and collaboration – setting the stage for positive change across the agri-food sector. Let’s build a more trusted food system, together. See you there!

📢 CCFI Releases 2024 #PublicTrustResearch! Our latest findings reveal divided perceptions of Canada’s food system, emphasizing the need for the industry to collaborate. 🚀 Read the press release: bit.ly/3Ulot4R 👉 Download our report: bit.ly/407dcZC

Check out what Canadians are thinking about food and farming in this years research 👇 #PublicTrustSummit

We just wrapped up an insightful session on "Boomers and GenX – Influencers with More Power Than You Think," led by @CrowleyArklieWe, exploring how these generations are shaping food trends and public trust. #PublicTrustSummit #TrustInAction #FoodIntegrity

🌱🚜 We had an egg-citing time connecting with the next generation of agriculture leaders at Think Ag's career competition! From hands-on learning to exploring different career paths in agriculture, we're proud to be part of shaping the future. 💡🥚

Did you know this logo proudly represents an industry-wide initiative that certifies all Canadian eggs are produced to the highest quality and meet world-class food safety standards and strict protocols. Learn more at eggquality.ca

I would love to tell you about all the times crop protection saved a crop, kept food prices stable, or prevented hunger. But every time it happens, you don’t notice. → You just go to the supermarket. Agriculture, when it’s working, is invisible.