Canadian farmer organizations host pop-up to celebrate agricultural sector
Who: Dairy Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada, the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers and Egg Farmers of Canada
What: Canadian dairy, poultry and egg farmer organizations hosted an event to celebrate Canadian food and farmers.
“Downtown Diner”, a pop-up event in Ottawa, highlighted farmers’ roles in feeding Canadians and strengthening the nation's food self-sufficiency and security.
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Farmers representing the Canadian dairy, chicken, turkey, hatching egg and egg sectors took part in the event, answering questions about farming and agriculture, and discussing government policies and the vital role of supply management in maintaining a strong Canadian agricultural sector.
Through the system of supply management, more than 14,295 Canadian dairy, poultry and egg farmers provide access to high-quality food for Canadians. These sectors support 430,978 Canadian jobs, contribute $45.13 billion to Canada's GDP and deliver $14.86 billion in tax revenue annually.
