Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
901 Prince of Wales Drive K2C 3J9 Ottawa, ON, Canada

"With the cash prize abolishing the need for a part-time job, I have been able to focus on groups I volunteer for that promote the power of curiosity in my community. " @jacksonweir4, a past winner of a #STEAMHorizon Award. Apply now! https://bit.ly/3nbBJ9x @nserccanada @Indspire

Donkeys Ethel-Anne and Florence sported some festive apparel during a recent stroll out on the museum grounds.

@SciTechPreserv conservation technicians move one of the agriculture collection's treasures, a Mcdonald MacPherson thresher that was built in 1869. The thresher was being moved to @IngeniumCa 's new collection and conservation facility.

#Ingenium museums are a great way to enjoy a change of scenery while remaining in a safe environment. Share the experience with family and friends, get them a #giftofmembership between now and December 31, and receive a gift of your own! https://bit.ly/3lKjDKb

Before the onset of the cold weather, our museum beekeepers prepared our demonstration hive to make sure the bees would have enough food for the winter.

Aggie, the #ElfOnTheShelf is making some new friends. Van Gogh the rooster tries to convince Aggie that he has behaved well this year.

Paging all educators! @IngeniumCa is innovating its programming! Try our fun and engaging virtual field trips from the comfort of your home or classroom. #EducationForInnovation #CanadianInnovationWeek #FieldTrip https://bit.ly/2S1AKL8

Not only do most domestic breeds have charming personalities, did you know that they can also be excellent at foraging for slugs, snails, grubs, and other pests. This is why they are gaining in popularity with gardeners and winemakers.

Have you heard about our new virtual field trips? In Yoga at the Farm, students from grades K to 6 discover different yoga postures, inspired by observing animals and nature. Plus, they get the chance to meet two stars on the farm: a rabbit and a hen. https://bit.ly/3oWAexv

We are open with a few changes! Advanced tickets are required. Book your tickets now!... #WelcomeBack https://bit.ly/2XRnc8f

Uncover the innovative history of the McIntosh , the most consumed in Canada, on @googlearts @Cdn_Innovation #OnceUponATry #CanadianInnovationWeek https://bit.ly/2IFvTy8

Come work with us! Museum job opportunity: Assistant, Conservation Technician Open until November 26, 2020 at midnight.... #MuseumJobs #Ottawa http://ow.ly/hHlR50Cqrlb

"To this day I still feel like this is unreal and one day going to wake up and realize it was just a dream." Tyra Cockney-Goose, winner of a #STEAMHorizon Award 2019. Apply now: https://bit.ly/2Fs6C5r @NSERC_CRSNG #STEAMHorizon #STEM #Education

Educators, have you heard about our new virtual field trips? In Meet the Small Animals, a virtual museum educator will introduce kids from grades K to 4 to the sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens and the not-so-small pigs!! Explore this program and many more! https://bit.ly/34Zm59k

A behind the scenes view of the Cereal Barn. Dating back to 1915, this building was the main processing workshop and research laboratory for the Cereal Division at the Central Experimental Farm until 1970. @AAFC_Canada #BarnEngineering #BarnHistory #CanadianInnovationWeek

This Lavender Orpington finds a lot to crow about! You’ll almost certainly hear him when you enter the Horse and Cattle barn.

What is electrolyzed water? Find out about the research into this innovative food disinfectant which could improve food safety. @AAFC_Canada #CanadianInnovationWeek https://bit.ly/3lRWBCk

It does not get any more Canadian than Canola! Canada /ola (oil low acid). https://bit.ly/32POz5i #CanadianInnovationWeek Photo Credit: National Research Council of Canada

Today is Global #FertilizerDay! To be healthy, plants need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, along with 10 other nutrients. Fertilizers help provide this nutrition to plants, so they can reach their maximum potential! #4r @FertilizerCa @fertilizerday @N4LCanada #IYPH2020

Today is #AskaConservator Day! @SciTechPreserv is ready to answer all of your questions.

Wondering what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Try these savoury leftover ‘muffins’. https://bit.ly/3lwMmCS

Look up! Look waay up! Have you ever noticed this beautiful view of the hayloft in our dairy barn? This space is an excellent reminder of all how thankful we are for hard work that farmers are doing at this time of year (and all year long!)

Celebrate the taste of the season with a delicious recipe for butternut squash soup. Discover this and many other Thanksgiving recipes on our website! https://bit.ly/30NioT9

We are still open. Our safety procedures have been updated to reflect the new Phase 2 requirements from the Ontario government. Advanced tickets are required.... We will also be open on Monday for Thanksgiving.

We are still open. Our safety procedures have been updated to reflect the new Phase 2 requirements from the Ontario government. Advanced tickets are required.... And we will be open on Monday for Thanksgiving.

We need fertilizers to grow food, but overuse can cause pollution. Precision agriculture technologies and research on best practices, are helping to tackle this - read more in this month's #3Things! #4R #FertilizerDay @FertilizerCA https://bit.ly/2Sis6s3