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Newsroom Story Ideas

Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: 13 July 2009
Last Reviewed: 13 July 2009

Here are some story ideas that show how our programs and services are helping producers, businesses and rural communities.

Along with these story suggestions, we've also listed other resources - photos, stock footage and publications - available for use by the media.

July 2009
 

Professor Jayasankar Subramanian shows off stone fruits loaded with antioxidants

Professor Jayasankar Subramanian shows off stone fruits loaded with antioxidants
© Martin Schwalbe, all rights reserved

Ontario Fruits That Pack More Punch!

Juicy peaches, sweet cherries and fresh plums are all stone fruits which have become a familiar taste of Ontario summers. Researchers have been using various techniques, such as genetics, selective breeding and biotechnology to develop healthier fruit varieties, packed with powerful antioxidants that will flourish in the Canadian climate and markets.

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Supporting Food From Ontario farms

Local food

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is encouraging the processing sector to expand its local food sources and more directly support the province’s agri-food sector, which contributes more than $33 billion to the Ontario economy and employs 750,000 people.

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Building a Greener Car

Greener cars

Every car on the road contains more than 200 kilograms of plastic. But, it is typically made with raw materials and energy from petroleum or natural gas, and it is not biodegradable, which has enormous environmental implications.

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