From Sustainable Farms To Your Table:
What You Should Know About Canadian Eggs
Test your egg-spertise with these trivia questions
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DID YOU KNOW that, every year, Canadian egg farmers produce more than 9 billion eggs with the help of their hens? You probably eat your fair share of eggs because they’re delicious, but there’s so much more for you — and your kids — to learn about when it comes to one of the world’s most nutritious foods. And a good place to start is where that food actually comes from. Fun fact: in Canada, your eggs are locally produced, because there are egg farmers and farm families in all ten provinces plus one of our “last frontiers,” the Northwest Territories.
How to learn about egg farming
A recent survey by Egg Farmers of Canada revealed that 64 per cent of Canadians are interested in knowing more about how eggs — one of their favourite foods — are produced. Close to 70 per cent are interested in learning more about sustainable egg farming practices. Now, in honour of World Egg Day (October 13), there’s a fun game to help you do just that. It’s called the Earthwise Egg Quest: Canadian Egg Farming Trivia Challenge and it’s a great addition to game nights, your very own World Egg Day celebration or even school curriculums.
Start expanding your egg-spertise with the trivia questions and facts found on this page.
Why kids should understand the origins of their meals
The next time your kiddos are enjoying a plate of scrambled eggs or an egg salad sandwich, ask them where they think those yummy eggs came from. Depending on their age, they may say the fridge or the grocery store, which is technically correct — not to mention, pretty cute. However, as they grow, it’s important to teach kids about the real origins of their food (in an age-appropriate way, of course).
What percentage of Canadians know where their food comes from?
B. 73%
C. 27%
D. 46%
But wait — why do kids need to know this stuff? It’s because when kids know where their food comes from, they’re more likely to make healthier choices — they can learn about the nutritional value of different foods, and develop a preference for fresh, locally sourced and whole food options. “When children understand where their food comes from, it increases their interest in and connection to that food. It also increases the likelihood that they will consume that food,” says registered dietitian Nishta Saxena of Vibrant Nutrition. She adds, “It’s important for children to understand that food doesn’t come in packages. It doesn’t just appear magically. There are people, families and livelihoods that are built around food systems. As kids get older, we want them to be interested in helping to create sustainable systems and to eat and live in sustainable ways.”
And now that sustainability has gone from preferable to critical, it’s a great chance to educate kids on the importance of reducing food waste, conserving resources and protecting biodiversity. For example, do your kids know that their food choices can help the environment? That’s why it’s important to buy food from farmers who are committed to caring for the planet. Canadian egg farmers in particular have been farming sustainably for generations, increasing the number of eggs they produce by 50 per cent and decreasing their environmental footprint by 50 per cent over the last five decades alone.
What are some ways that egg farmers save energy or use renewable energy to power their barns?
B. They use the sun's energy with the help of solar panels
C. They use energy-efficient light bulbs
D. All of the above
How egg farming is changing
When it comes to sustainability, everyone needs to do their part. While farming is still sometimes perceived as an old-fashioned profession, Canada’s 1,200 egg farmers are already embracing sustainability in pretty high-tech ways. Renewable energy sources, like solar panels, help heat and cool their barns; and while farmers don’t necessarily FaceTime their hens, they do use smartphones and cameras to check on their flocks, adjusting the temperature of their barns with one click. Canadian egg farmers live and work sustainably every day while producing fresh, local, high-quality eggs for you and your family to enjoy all year round.
True or false? The protein in eggs comes from just the yolk.
Test your family’s egg-spertise
According to the Egg Farmers of Canada, the vast majority of us (93 per cent) believe it’s important for kids to learn about agriculture in Canada. So it’s time to get started. Ready to get your kids curious and engaged about the origins of their food? Try the Earthwise Egg Quest. Download the full trivia game on eggfarmers.ca.
True or False? Eggs have the lowest environmental impact of any animal protein, making them a climate-smart addition to any dish.
From Sustainable
Farms To Your Table:
What You Should Know About Canadian Eggs
Test your egg-spertise with these trivia questions
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How to learn about egg farming
A recent survey by Egg Farmers of Canada revealed that 64 per cent of Canadians are interested in knowing more about how eggs — one of their favourite foods — are produced. Close to 70 per cent are interested in learning more about sustainable egg farming practices. And now, in honour of World Egg Day, there’s a fun game to help you do just that. It’s called Earthwise Egg Quest: Canadian Egg Farming Trivia Challenge and it’s a great addition to game nights, your very own World Egg Day celebration or even school curriculums.
Start expanding your egg-spertise with the trivia questions and facts found on this page.
Why kids should understand the origins of their meals
What percentage of Canadians know where their food comes from?
B. 73%
C. 27%
D. 46%
But wait — why do kids need to know this stuff? “One of the main reasons it’s so important for children to understand where their food comes from is that it increases their interest in and connection to that food. It also increases the likelihood that they will consume that food,” says registered dietitian Nishta Saxena of Vibrant Nutrition. She adds, “It’s important for children to understand that food doesn’t come in packages. It doesn’t just appear magically. There are people, families and livelihoods that are built around food systems. As kids get older, we want them to be interested in helping to create sustainable systems and to eat and live in sustainable ways.”
And now that sustainability has gone from preferable to critical, it’s a great chance to educate kids on the importance of reducing food waste, conserving resources and protecting biodiversity. For example, do your kids know that producing food can have a negative effect on the environment? That’s why it’s important to buy food from farmers who are committed to caring for the planet. Egg farmers in particular have been farming sustainably for generations, increasing the number of eggs they produce by 50 per cent and decreasing their environmental footprint by 50 per cent over the last five decades alone.
What are some ways that egg farmers save energy or use renewable energy to power their barns?
B. They use the sun's energy with the help of solar panels
C. They use energy-efficient light bulbs
D. All of the above
How egg farming is changing
True or false? The protein in eggs comes from just the yolk.
Test your family’s
egg-spertise
According to the Egg Farmers of Canada, the vast majority of us (93 per cent) believe it’s important for kids to learn about agriculture in Canada. So it’s time to get started. Ready to get your kids curious and engaged about the origins of their food? Try the Earthwise Egg Quest. Download the full trivia game on eggfarmers.ca.