Blog post contributed by Matilda Miranda, freelance copywriter and content strategist. GMO stands for “Genetically Modified Organisms,” and for many…
Good in Every Grain is a public outreach campaign by Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization. Grain…
High-fructose corn syrup (also glucose-fructose) is a corn-derived liquid sweetener that is chemically similar to table sugar. High-fructose corn syrup…
In March 2015, Health Canada approved a health claim linking the consumption of soy foods with lowering cholesterol levels. In…
Ethanol is fuel made by distilling grains. In the United States and Canada, ethanol is made from corn and biodiesel…
Whole grains aren’t just delicious: they have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers,…
Gluten is a type of protein that’s found in wheat, rye, barley and foods made from these grains. It gives…
In 2015, new regulations restricting the sale and use of neonicotinoids, a specific type of pesticide widely used by farmers…
Farmers across Ontario make many crop management choices throughout the season. Ontario has a very diverse environment, so different regions…
Yes, Ontario grain farmers grow genetically modified (GM) soy and corn. However, they also grow conventional soy and corn. There…
