Posted AT 9:44 AM EST on 28/03/08
Number of organic farms climbing: Statscan
OTTAWA — The number of organic farms in Canada increased by almost 60 per cent in five years and continues growing, though they still fill only a tiny part of the food supply, Statistics Canada says.
The agency reported Friday that Canada had 3,555 farms offering certified organic products in 2006 — largely grain, oilseeds and hay — up from 2,230 in 2001.
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