Did you know humans began cultivating vegetables over 10,000 years ago? They're a staple of our diet, and contain important minerals, vitamins and nutrients critical for your health.

A vegetable is the edible portion of a plant with a soft stem. Vegetables are categorized by what part of the plant you can eat. It might surprise you to discover what is a vegetable and what isn't! Explore the different ways farmers plant, grow and harvest vegetables in Manitoba -- and why they're one of our most important crops!