Growing Crops in Northern Canada Northern Canada, often referred to as ‘the North,’ encompasses areas of the country that have permafrost (ground that permanently stays below 0°C). Crops grown in the North are similar to those grown in the rest of the country. Download to Learn More Related snapAG Articles Footnotes Canadian Permafrost Association (2021). “Permafrost 101.” Government of Canada (December 4, 2017). “The North.” Government of Canada (April 7, 2020). “About the North.” Research Northwest & Morris Hershfield (2017). Yukon ‘State of Play:’ Analysis of Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation. Yukon Agricultural Association (2021). “Frequently Asked Questions.” Food Secure Canada (2015). “New Farmers Initiative – Northern Report.” Yukon Government (May 2016). Local Food Strategy for Yukon: Encouraging the Production and Consumption of Yukon-Grown Food 2016-2021. Food Secure Canada (2015). “New Farmers Initiative – Northern Report.” Yukon Agricultural Association (2021). “Frequently Asked Questions.” NWT Environment and Natural Resources (August 13, 2015). “3.2 Trends in length of growing season and snow cover.” Ecology North (February 2012). Stimulating Commercial Berry Production in the NWT Capital Region, p. 37. RealAgriculture (July 2, 2014). “Wheat School: The Growing Degree Game.” Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (no date). Potatoes for a Changing Climate: Report of the Crop-Climate Trials 2014-2016. Research Northwest & Morris Hershfield (2017). Yukon ‘State of Play:’ Analysis of Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation. Food Secure Canada (2019). Cultivating Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Food Systems in the North: A Review and Recommendations. Yukon Agricultural Association (2021). “Frequently Asked Questions.” Government of Canada (September 4, 2018). “Canada Helps Stimulate Northern Food Production.” Farmwork to Feed Canada (April 6, 2021). “Containerized-Growing on the Rise in Northern Canada.” References Canadian Permafrost Association (2021). “Permafrost 101.” Ecology North (February 2012). Stimulating Commercial Berry Production in the NWT Capital Region, p. 37. Farmwork to Feed Canada (April 6, 2021). “Containerized-Growing on the Rise in Northern Canada.” Food Secure Canada (2015). “New Farmers Initiative – Northern Report.” Food Secure Canada (2019). Cultivating Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Food Systems in the North: A Review and Recommendations. Government of Canada (April 7, 2020). “About the North.” Government of Canada (December 4, 2017). “The North.” Government of Canada (September 4, 2018). “Canada Helps Stimulate Northern Food Production.” NWT Environment and Natural Resources (August 13, 2015). “3.2 Trends in length of growing season and snow cover.” Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (no date). Potatoes for a Changing Climate: Report of the Crop-Climate Trials 2014-2016. RealAgriculture (July 2, 2014). “Wheat School: The Growing Degree Game.” Research Northwest & Morris Hershfield (2017). Yukon ‘State of Play:’ Analysis of Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation. Yukon Agricultural Association (2021). “Frequently Asked Questions.” Yukon Government (May 2016). Local Food Strategy for Yukon: Encouraging the Production and Consumption of Yukon-Grown Food 2016-2021.