Canada's Agriculture Day celebrations on February 15th for Canada's Agriculture Day. Image: Canadian Centre for Food Integrity

GUELPH, ON. -- Canadians from coast to coast are invited to participate in Canada's Agriculture Day celebrations on February 15, a day that highlights the food we love and the people who produce it. Canada's Agriculture Day embraces and recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of our farmers and agri-food industry. This sector plays a crucial role in feeding our nation, people around the globe and maintaining a strong economy. Canada's Agriculture Day is an opportunity to express our gratitude to farmers for their dedication and hard work, regardless of weather conditions and challenges; they continue to provide us with nutritious and safe food.

"On Canada's Agriculture Day, I invite you to raise your forks to our farmers. Their passion, tenacity, adaptability and commitment to the protection of the environment and animal welfare allow us to continue being a global leader in sustainable agriculture," Marie-Claude Bibeau,

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