Did you know eating oats may reduce the risk of heart disease?

Oats are a small-grain cereal and an important crop worldwide. Oats provide healthy fibre, vitamins and minerals. Oats are a functional food that provides specific nutritional and health benefits. In Manitoba, oats are grown for livestock feed, human consumption, recreation horse feed, and forage.

The Foundations of Manitoba Agriculture is a series of interactive courses and information sheets that invite you and your students to explore the different crops grown and animals raised in Manitoba.

Making the connection between food and where it comes from can lead to healthier eating choices and a better appreciation for agriculture and it's role in feeding the world.

View all the Foundations of Manitoba Agriculture resources and related activities here.