In this article we are going to delve into Floriculture in Canada, a topic of great relevance today. Floriculture in Canada has been the subject of interest and debate for a long time, and its importance continues to increase in various areas. From its impact on daily life to its influence in professional and academic fields, Floriculture in Canada plays a fundamental role in our society. Throughout this article, we will explore the different aspects and perspectives of Floriculture in Canada, analyzing its evolution over time, its implications in different contexts and the various opinions that exist about it.
In 2001, the Canadian floriculture industry was valued at $904 million CAD. To give a more recent figure, Canadian floricultural farm cash receipts in 2013 totalled $1.09 billion CAD. In 2011, there were 2,278 floricultural farms in Canada.
Of the provinces, Ontario has the greatest share in this industry—nearly 45% in 2004. Correspondingly Ontario dominates in exports to the U.S. 9,500 people of mainly Dutch and Danish background were employed by Ontario's floriculture industry in 2004.Southern Ontario's strategic location within 12 hours by road of half of the U.S. urban population is cited as one of the major sources of its success in floriculture.
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