• 1 – Sustainable Agriculture
  • 2 – Nutrients and Plant Health
  • 3 – Water
  • 4 – Economy
  • 5 – Land Use & Geography
  • 6 – Careers
  • 7 – Technology & Innovation
  • Antibiotics & Hormones
  • Chemicals
  • Food Waste
  • GMO
  • Health Standards
  • Pests & Diseases
  • Population Growth
  • Productive Land

Agricultural Resources

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Caring for animals during transportation is just as important as caring for them on the farm.

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How can I be sure animals are being transported humanely?

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency oversees the humane transportation of animals in Canada. Every person responsible for transporting animals in Canada must ensure that the entire transportation process including loading, transit, and unloading animals doesn’t cause injury, pain, or suffering. It’s illegal to do anything that would cause pain and suffering to an animal at any point in the transportation process – and could result in a fine and/or jail sentence!

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SnapAg:
What are GMOs and are they okay to eat? What does organic farming look like? How are animals like chickens or cattle raised?

snapAG is a series of resources that invite students to explore the hot topics affecting the agriculture industry today. Topics range from organics, biotechnology, GMOs, livestock, and more.

Explore what’s trending in agriculture in Canada by browsing the topics here.

Sources available at: https://aitc-canada.ca/en-ca/learn-about-agriculture

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