![]() ![]() While Newfoundland and Labrador is known for growing traditional “Jiggs Dinner” vegetables such as turnip, carrot, cabbage and potatoes, our producers are growing more than 100 different vegetables and fruit locally. ![]() Inclement weather, labour disputes, or mechanical issues with the ferry system can greatly decrease access to fresh, healthy foods, and the long distance trucks travel to ship food to the province may impact a product’s food nutritional value, freshness and shelf life (Quinlan, 2012).Ĭlimate change, adapted growing varieties, and new technologies have enabled producers to diversify their offerings to better suit customers’ increasing demands (Doyle, 2014). Newfoundland and Labrador’s geographical landscape and remoteness – along with ever-rising transportation costs – create an even higher dependency on other provinces and countries for fresh food. NOTE: This is NOT a job site but rather a consumer focused website to create awareness of and connection to the agricultural industry in the province.Īny questions or comments can be directed to Crystal Anderson-Baggs, Market Development Officer, at (709) 637-2086 or by email at Region and Labrador Please periodically check back for updated information. The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has made every effort to ensure accuracy of content, but is not responsible for any errors or omissions.įarm entries will be added and updated on a regular basis. ![]() Information in this directory was provided to the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture by the companies listed herein. Please note that while farms listed are separated by community, producers may sell at a number of locations which are listed in the information for the individual farms. Take the time to find out just how big agriculture is in Newfoundland and Labrador and how significant it is to the provincial and national economy. Inside you will find information on farms across the province and the rich variety of food and products produced here at home. ![]()
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