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“Despite all the challenges farmers and food processors faced throughout the pandemic, they still found the time and energy to help their neighbours and other Canadians in need.” 2021 marks five years since Canada’s Agriculture Day started a mission to celebrate the industry. This event has helped shine a light on the people who bring the agriculture and food sectors to life. It has given consumers a way of connecting with where their food comes from and has helped to reinforce the impo...

“Canada’s Agriculture Day is a perfect time to thank the women and men who are the backbone of growing, producing and manufacturing food across our country,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in announcing the fifth anniversary of Canada’s Agriculture Day on February 23.   “Farmers and food businesses across Canada have stepped up this past year despite all the challenges thrown their way by COVID-19. This gives us even more reason to celebrat...