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Research

Did you know?

For every challenge, there is a great opportunity!
  • Ontario imported $20 Billion of food in 2012 and it’s increasing at about $1B/year.
  • Farm debt in Ontario has increased from $5 billion to $15 billion in the last 10 years.
  • Livestock in Southwestern Ontario consume more water than we receive in precipitation every year.
  • Ontario spends $46 billion on healthcare every year. This is driven mainly by chronic diseases due to lack of exercise and poor diet.
  • 1 out of every 5 meals is consumed in a car. Our North American food culture.
  • $500 million in farm revenue represents 10,000 direct and indirect jobs.