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Agriculture Roundup for Monday November 7, 2022

Agriculture ministers from roughly 50 countries agreed to redouble their efforts on several issues.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau attended two days of meetings at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris.

The ministers agreed to continue their efforts to implement better practices to feed the growing world population, fight climate change, and ensure that farmers and workers can make a successful living from agricultural production.

Bibeau acknowledged the leadership of Canada’s producers in sustainable development and ensuring global food security.

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Home Grown Ontario Asparagus Harvest

Video: Home Grown Ontario Asparagus Harvest


It’s asparagus season in Ontario and it doesn’t get more local than this. ??

Meet Rebecca Compton of Dalton White Farms in Norfolk county. She is currently raising the 8th generation on her family farm where they grow asparagus, ginseng, and hazelnuts.

Watch the video to learn about asparagus harvest in Ontario and the importance of preserving farmland to keep farm business and food independence sustainable for years to come.

Look for asparagus at your local farmers’ market or grocery store right now. When you see the Foodland Ontario label, you know it's from a local Ontario Farm.

What’s your favourite way to enjoy asparagus? Drop your recipe below!