Canadian bananas? Grow-local movement thriving amid tariff threats [Video]

As many Canadians worry about the cost of groceries amid looming tariff threats from the United States and China, some produce growers are looking to ease consumer uncertainty with grown in Canada solutions.

“My joke is that bananas are now the easiest thing for me to grow in Saskatchewan, Canada,” said Dean Sopher.

Sopher is the founder of Arkopia, an Aberdeen, Sask. business that creates freeze-dried smoothies, provides homesteading advice and fresh produce.

The operation is run by Sopher and his wife, a journey he said was brought on the uncertainty of food prices.

“I don’t trust anything anymore. So, to be resilient for myself and family, I thought this was the best route to literally start a small farm and homestead. And life is greater because of it.”

Sopher recommends his lifestyle to anyone worried about their food.

A similar sentiment was shared by Ian Pasloski, the sole proprietor …