From cold winters to humid summers, and everything in between, Ontario and Quebec are the two provinces that make up the region of Central Canada. Although not quite “central” on a map (we’d say a little to the left…), this region has a thriving agriculture sector that gives way to a food scene that is unlike any other. From eggs, dairy, and greenhouse vegetables to maple syrup, livestock, and of course beans, Central Canada is not a stew pot but a smorgasbord.
Sprawling rural farmlands, great lakes and rivers, and forests filled with wildlife produce some of Canada’s greatest and most delicious treasures. Let's explore the region's most sought-after commodities greenhouse vegetables, maple syrup and beans.
Egg Farmers of Ontario is a farmer-run organization that manages the supply and orderly marketing of eggs so consumers can enjoy fresh, local, safe, high-quality protein produced under fair farm pricing.
Ontario eggs are healthy, easy to prepare, affordable and produced by local farmers. Egg Farmers of Ontario is the marketing organization for the over 500 egg farmers and pullet growers in Ontario who account for 40% of total egg production in Canada, or 200 million dozen eggs annually.
Ontario egg farmers care for their hens 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) represent approximately 200 farmers who provide fresh, nutritious, greenhouse tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers to Ontario, many Canadian provinces and the U.S - through every season.
Many Ontario greenhouses are clustered in the Windsor-Essex area, known as the Greenhouse Capital of North America.
Maple is good in everything.
You already know and love maple syrup, but you might not realize the range of uses for maple products and their place beyond pancakes and desserts!
This is why Maple from Canada wants to encourage you - whether you are a food enthusiast or have a healthy and active lifestyle - to integrate more maple products into your cooking and diet. We’re here to show you that a touch of maple adds magic to everything!
Maple products come in a surprising range of textures, making them suitable for all types of applications.
Who can we thank for ensuring nutritious and delicious beans are on dinner plates? Canadian bean farmers! It’s the farmers whose hands are in the ground making the magic happen, from preparing the soil and planting seeds to caring for the plants through maturity and harvest.
Delicious and nutritious, Canadian beans are an affordable and versatile addition to your meals!
Beans are proudly grown in Ontario.
Beans add fibre and great taste to everyday meals. Canadians should consume 25-38g of fibre per day (average values for adults).
It’s hard to chase down a single idea of what authentic Central Canadian cuisine is, but one thing is for sure, sourcing locally-grown ingredients is the thread that holds this quilt together! Vibrant veggies, fresh eggs, sweet syrup, and a variety of beans can produce a wide range of meals from various backgrounds! See how our featured foodies like to cook with fresh ingredients in Central Canada.
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