By Treena Hein
Published October 5, 2015
Don’t be surprised if in the near future you see quinoa growing in a region near you. Steady progress is being made in the quest to create a viable Canadian quinoa market, thanks in large part to the Pure Ontario Quinoa project, led by “superfood” development firm Katan Kitchens. “We currently have over 200 acres planted in Ontario,” says president and CEO, Jamie Draves. “While we’re focused on establishing quinoa in this province, we also have a few small test plots in the Maritimes, and are working to expand to parts of Western Canada. We are also starting test plots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan this year.” Draves says they have had interest from over 150 farmers across Ontario and other parts of Canada.
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