This week is Farm and Food Awareness week in Manitoba. While kicking off the sixth annual celebration, Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen encouraged Manitobans to learn more about where their food comes from and how it’s produced.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we are rolling out Farm and Food Awareness Week this year, allowing for the creation of educational materials that will be available online year-round. Now, more than ever, it’s important that we continue to celebrate the importance of agriculture in Manitoba and the role it is playing in our economic recovery.”
Farm and Food Awareness Week is meant to encourage activities to promote Manitoba farms, Manitoba food, and other products of farming in Manitoba.
This year’s theme is ‘150 Years of Agriculture in Manitoba’ to highlight Manitoba’s rich agricultural history, the resiliency of the industry, and innovation and opportunity in the sector.
5 videos will be launched on Manitoba Ag’s Twitter account this week, focusing on 150 years in agriculture.
Some other virtual resources are available for Farm and Food Awareness Week, including a number of at-home learning resources from the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre, which can be found here.
Also, Farm to School Manitoba is developing a series of hands-on videos focusing on Manitoba grown vegetables. More info can be found here.
Nearly 40,000 Manitobans work in the agriculture industry, contributing to Manitoba’s economy significantly.
