--The number of organic farms in Canada has increased by almost 60 per cent in five years.

--There were 3,555 farms offering certified organic products in 2006 (up from 2,230 in 2001).

--Most of Canada's certified organic farms grow grain, oilseeds and hay and are sold internationally-not processed, sold or eaten in Canada.

--In spite of impressive growth in the number of certified organic farms, sales of certified organic products accounted for less than 1% of the $46.5 billion Canadians spent in national grocery stores in 2006.

Source: Statistics Canada

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