“Human behavior is not static” & “consumers need to be informed of the impact of the food they are buying”.
Its alarming to think who is educating consumers on the facts of food production.
Trends & marketing have too much influence.
The voice & knowledge of #farmers is key.
Did you know that greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. livestock have declined 11.3% since 1961, while production has more than doubled due to efficient food production practices? Don't fall for the myths around milk and meat; they are important for your family's health!
@Cathy_Lennon We gave out potatoes too! My husband asked the kids if they liked french fries and when they said "yes" he put a potato in their bag. They loved it! We tried it with barn kittens one year but a lot of parents vetoed the free kitten.
This #OntAgWeek we’re shining a spotlight on #localfood, #ontariofarmers, the people Ontario agriculture employs & the communities #ontag supports. We’re an economic powerhouse growing & producing the world’s highest quality foods & employing over 750,000 Ontarians #SourceLocal
On Thurs. Oct 6, bring the kids and come pick up your free pumpkin at our office! 🍂🎃 Starting at 4pm, we will be handing out pumpkins, apple cider fall treats until they're gone. A special thank you to our friends at Shearlea Acres for providing the pumpkins. See you there! 🧡
If anyone in the Keady and surrounding area is looking for help with manure spreading or a spreader to rent give me a call. We'd be happy to help. 519 387 3114 Retweets appreciated
#DYK we are in the middle of our summer fruit season? In fact, #OntAg leads both peach and nectarine production with 82% of #CdnAg's production. You can find delicious peaches, nectarines, cherries, blueberries, and many other fruits at markets during this #FarmersMarketWeek.