Ontario Agriculture Week is an opportunity for Ontarians to reflect on the contributions made by farmers and to support them by buying locally-produced food.
Farmers and food processors throughout Ontario contribute to a vibrant industry that generates $30 billion a year for the economy, employs 700,000 people, and ships more than $8.5 billion in exports every year.
Ontario’s food industry includes such sectors as cereal and flour, meat and poultry, beverages, fruit, vegetables, dairy, and bakery.
The week leading up to Thanksgiving is celebrated as Ontario Agriculture Week, which this year runs from Oct. 1-7.