Ontario Grain Farmer June/July 2021

Good in Every Grain 34 www.GoodinEveryGrain.ca A draw-along art experience for Ontario students Win a virtual art lesson and $500.00 f or art supplies! age 4 DEBUNKING COMMON GRAIN MYTHS! There are many statements about grains that have been circulating within the general public that are not true: grains are bad for you, GMOs are dangerous, pesticides are dangerous, grains will make you fat, and grains cause inflammation. Statements such as these are not backed by any scientific evidence and are not true. In a recent blog post at www.goodineverygrain.ca titled “April Fool’s Day pranks often remind us of the fact that not everything you see, hear, or read is accurate”, we debunked these common myths. The blog post was shared on April Fool’s Day to make an impact with consumers. We want them to think twice the next time they read false or misleading information regarding grains, specifically whole grains. At Good in Every Grain, one of our main goals is positioning whole grains as healthy, smart, and nutritious in the minds of consumers. When consumers realize how beneficial whole grains are to their overall health (and tasty!) they are more likely to choose whole grain options over a grain-free diet. Also, learning about how their grains are grown will help grow trust between consumers and Ontario’s farmers. That trust is built on science-based agronomic practices that provide quality, safe, and affordable food. The blog post on debunking common myths aligns with this goal by reinforcing the notion that grains are healthy and many of the statements claiming otherwise are false and are not necessarily reinforced by scientific evidence. You can read the latest blog post, and how we continue to tell the story of Ontario grains here: www.GoodinEveryGrain.ca. DRAW WITH ROB — A BRAND NEW FREE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR ONTARIO EDUCATORS! Good in Every Grain is working to bring agriculture to the classroom through draw-along art lessons! Join best-selling and award-winning children’s author/illustrator Rob Biddulph in a series of FREE guided draw-along videos that teach children (and their families) how to draw. We have sponsored a series of new agriculture videos and lessons focusing on central topics such as soil health, diversity of grains, and modern technology and innovations used to grow our food. We have offered free downloadable educator resources to help educators extend and support the learning in the areas of art, agriculture, and science, while reinforcing a growth mindset. Please help us spread the word and share this initiative with the educators and families in your life. All videos in the series are now live and can be found at www.GoodinEveryGrain.ca/draw-with-rob in addition to lesson plans, draw-along worksheets, and other resources! This educational content was developed in partnership with the creative educators at Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.