Look for the Canada Organic logo – a clear leaf design with “CANADA ORGANIC” text – as your first guarantee of certified organic products. Inspect packaging labels for certification numbers starting with “CA-ORG,” which verify products meet Canadian Organic Standards. Compare prices between conventional and organic items, as organic typically costs 20-50% more due to certification and production methods. To identify organic products at farmers’ markets, request proof of organic certification from vendors…
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Indigenous knowledge systems represent centuries of time-tested wisdom passed down through generations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities across Canada’s diverse landscapes. These sophisticated systems combine practical agricultural techniques, environmental stewardship, and cultural traditions that have sustained communities for millennia. From the Three Sisters companion planting method of the Haudenosaunee to the advanced fish wheel technologies of Pacific Coast nations, these knowledge systems demonstrate deep understanding of local ecosystems, seasonal cycles, and sustainable resource management.
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Methane Gold: How Your Farm’s Waste Becomes Clean Energy Through Biogas
Agricultural waste generates methane gas – a potent energy source Canadian farmers are rapidly turning organic waste into profit. Through natural decomposition, organic materials like livestock manure, crop residues, and food processing waste release biogas containing 50-70% methane, along with carbon dioxide and trace gases. This renewable fuel source powers thousands of Canadian farms while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating new revenue streams. As energy …