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OVERVIEW

What was once simply know as "farming", and involved raising animals and/or vegetables for market, has expanded dramatically in Newfoundland and Labrador. It now includes raising animals and crops, as well as breads and biscuits, processed milk, chicken nuggets, and beverages.

To learn more visit: http://www.nr.gov.nl.ca/agric/

Specialty items like jams and wines made from local berries, chocolates and beverages made from iceberg water all have a growing market, and are part of the agri-foods industry. Actually, growing flowers and household garden plants is the fastest growing part of the industry in recent years. In 1988 it was worth almost $9 million.

The total value of farm production in 1999 rose by 4.9% to $75 million. The value of farm production has risen consistently in 24 of the last 26 years. A breakdown of the farming industry in Newfoundland, per agriculture sector, can be found here.