All statements are valid. List as many interesting questions as you can that result from the above information. Discuss where you can find answers to your questions. Activity 3 Work in small groups of three or four to brainstorm changes to the agrifood industry that have been made because of consumer demand. Have one member of each group report back to the large group and record the suggestions.
Possible suggestions follow.
Pork producers may raise some pigs for the pork chop market, others for the bacon market and others for the ham market. New varieties of saskatoon berries have been developed that are larger and can be grown domestically. . There is an increase in organic farming and the wild rice and aquaculture industries. There is an increase in crop diversification. Producers are growing field peas, potatoes, native berries, mushrooms and honey.