Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed August 2 as Food Day Canada, joining other provinces across the country in celebrating the people and communities behind Canada’s food system.
“Food Day Canada is a great opportunity to recognize the efforts of all the people who contribute to the success of our agriculture sector,” Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison said in a news release. “From producers and researchers to food companies and restaurants, they all have a role to play in delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality food to our tables.”
Now in its 22nd year, Food Day Canada is one of the country’s largest and longest-running celebrations of Canadian food and those who produce it.
Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Saskatchewan’s economy, accounting for about 10 per cent of the province’s GDP, employing nearly 37,000 people and generating 41 per cent of total annual exports. In 2024, the province exported $18.5 billion in agri-food products and processed $7.9 billion in value-added goods.
The province says agri-food exports have grown by a third since 2014, with the government continuing to pursue its 2030 agriculture goals outlined in Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan.
The Ministry of Agriculture also supports groups such as Agriculture in the Classroom, Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan and 4-H Saskatchewan to help raise consumer awareness about agriculture and its link to the food people buy and eat.
Residents are encouraged to mark Food Day Canada by trying new recipes, dining out at local restaurants or sharing their food stories and photos online using #FoodDayCanada and tagging @FoodDayCanada.