HTM 2740 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Melting Pot, Social Dynamics, White Bread

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Course: HTM 2740
• Professor: Don Mac Laurin

Document Summary

Over 97% of canada"s farms are family owned. More food produced on less land, using less water and resources. Canada = fifth largest agricultural exporter in the world, produce 85% of the world"s maple syrup. Largest grower and exporter of flax seed, canola, pulses (peas, beans, lentils) and durum wheat. Advantage because of various climate zones across the country. No typical" farmer some run and owned, others employ externally. Challenge now is feeding country sustainably (good for people, animals and planet) Five principles of sustainable food: food safety, human health, economics & food affordability, environment, animal welfare. Free range hens raised in large hen houses with access to outdoor runs. Free run eggs hens raised in an open barn or layer house where they can roam indoors, but can"t go outside. Tie-stall barn each cow has its own stall with bedding and free access to farm.