Here are a few fun facts that quantify a few realities of the farming sector.

48%: The amount of Canada’s fresh produce exports that are grown in greenhouse facilities.

24-ounce bag: That is the size of ‘O Canada Blend’ potatoes launched earlier this month by RPE Canada, which is actually a U.S.-based company that partners with Canadian farmers. ‘O Canada Blend’ potatoes are a mix of Honey Gold and Ruby Sensation spuds “designed to celebrate the traditions and flavours of Canada.” The package features the Canadian flag, and images of bears, beavers and moose, with the tagline: “It’s a tasteful tradition, eh!” The potatoes are grown by Canadians, for Canadians, the company claims. RPE is aiming to expand its presence in the Canadian market.

60%+: That is the percentage of Canada’s agricultural and agri-food exports that go to the U.S.

27: The number of megatonnes of CO2 emissions produced by cows in Canada. The output is produced from enteric fermentation, driven in large part by cattle’s natural digestive process.

This figure represents 39 per cent of the country’s agricultural sector’s total carbon footprint.