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Agriculture
Agriculture involves the cultivation of plants and animals to produce various products for human consumption. It has played a significant role in Canada's history and development, and continues to figure prominently in the country's economic landscape. Given agriculture's importance, The Canadian Encyclopedia features many articles on the topic, organized in this collection by topic.
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Gallery
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Genetically Modified Canola
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Bee Pollinating Wild Blueberry Bush
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Honeybees
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