Canadian agriculture is a constantly changing landscape, as is its price tag. Organic farming practices have seen an increased cost of operation for some of those living in one of Canada’s lowest income bracket.
Organic is sold everywhere from farmers markets, to specialty health stores like Whole Foods, to conventional retailers like Walmart, so Canadians have plenty of options.
Organic advocates argue that conventional farming practices are detrimental to the environment, while critics say that organic practices are not sustainable and can be just as harmful.
Numerous Canadian organic farmers are turning to e-commerce sales models. While sophisticated digital tools are making online transactions readily available, diverse approaches to farming are complicating this shift.
Organic foods have been a popular topic recently. But is eating organic foods really that much better for you? What does this constant concern about what we eat do to us on a daily basis? Learn more, here.