Organized by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in cooperation with the provinces, territories and industry, the celebration aims to educate Canadians on these basic economic facts and also on the complicated business of food production, preparation and distribution. As part of the launch event, Mr. Vanclief and other guests sampled a dish prepared by renowned Ch teau Laurier chef David MacGillivray and based on the winning recipe from a contest organized as part of the celebration. Contest winner Gerald Ohlsen s dish was made from all-Canadian ingredients, a requirement for all contest entries. The recipe contest is just one of many events taking place across the country this month as part of the second annual Canadian Agriculture and Food Celebration. Last year s celebration marked the first time farm and food organizations from across the country worked together on a national agriculture awareness campaign.
Agriculture actually does feed the Canadian spirit of hard work, excellence and innovation.
It is a huge part of Canada s heritage and one of the reasons why this country is such a great place to live. Canada s safe, high-quality supply of farm products and our excellent tradition of food preparation and processing make for a national food source that rivals any other country in the world.