The story of milk is a Canadian one, especially when it comes to price. Read more as we discuss how milk is priced, the value of milk, and our common values as Canadians. Whether we realize it or not, Canadian dairy farmers play an important role in our everyday lives. They provide the very food […]
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Want to make sure the dairy products you buy are Canadian? Learn how to find Canadian dairy products on grocery store shelves. Look for the blue cow symbol To find Canadian milk products at the grocery store, look for the blue cow logo, which guarantees that the product is made from 100% Canadian milk. What […]
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Find out tasty ways to incorporate this ingredient into everyday cooking—along with getting a protein boost. Long before fancy cans of protein powder supplements lined shelves in supermarkets and pharmacies to lure bodybuilding fans…there was skim milk powder. It turns out, skim milk powder is still one of the best low-cost, high-protein foods out there. […]
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As stewards of the land for generations, farmers know first-hand the importance of soil conservation. Dairy farmers in particular need healthy soil to grow food to feed to their cows. This summer, many dairy farmers have been spending a lot of time in their fields. Between cutting hay, planting corn, and spreading manure, our BC […]
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Farm tour connects BC chefs and farmers through their passion for local food. On a mild May morning, a group of Vancouver chefs headed out to Delta, BC for a more pastoral food experience than the average work day. The We Heart Local BC Chef Farm Tour brought together two family-owned farms and a handful […]
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Yogurt has been enjoyed by cultures around the world (pun intended) for thousands of years. Whether you like it as a breakfast staple, a snack, a cooking substitution, or a foundation for tasty beverages, there are many ways to enjoy yogurt. But where did it come from? Let’s explore this history of yogurt. What is […]
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Take this short quiz about your summer plans and we’ll tell you what flavour of ice-cream you are.
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All cows have split hooves, four stomachs, and a total of 32 teeth, but in many ways they are very different. Each breed lives differently, eats differently, and produces differently. We must remember–its not all black and white. It should be noted that there are some basic tenets that make all cows the same; all […]
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Milk alternatives mimic the size and shape of milk containers, but packaging is really where the similarity ends. Find out why feeding your kids milk is the smart choice. Teaching your child to eat well is one of the most important jobs you have as a parent. You are a role model, coach and mentor […]
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