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The safety of your food. The impact of farming and agriculture on the environment. The care and welfare of animals used in food production. The sustainability of the family farm.

All issues and topics that are important to you, and even more important for the agriculture and food industry.

In this section, check out our Issues to better understand the agriculture and food industry’s response to the questions and concerns that matter most to you. Scroll through the Fast Facts to pick up interesting trivia and information to learn everything from a to z about agriculture and food in Alberta. Check out the links to the latest news on food, nutrition and agriculture in Media Releases.

 

Did you know...

...Alberta is a Canadian crop leader, producing 46% of Canada’s barley, 34% of Canada’s canola, 30% of the country’s wheat, 23% of Canada’s honey, and 100% of the nation’s sugar beets.


Feature Articles

Is Canada's food safety system working?  Click here to access the complete story.

Should I eat beef?  Click here to get the answer to this and more. 

For more information about BSE and how it affects you, visit www.beefinfo.org/