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It does that through an audit of a food products' growing, handling, packaging, and distribution. It allows you to continue producing, packaging, and distributing safe goods. Properly store and contain the manure. Ensure a minimum of 120 days before harvest using raw manure.
It connects expertise across disciplines to enhance food security, improve distribution, and position Canada as a leader in agricultural innovation. By combining interdisciplinary research, policy innovation, and collaboration, GFI aims to reimagine how food is grown, distributed, and consumed for a healthier planet and better lives.
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