The month of October is traditionally good for farmers as they get the added bonus of Halloween.
Farm Credit Canada says last year, $51 million went into the pockets of producers and agri-food retailers through the sales of pumpkins, squash and zucchinis.
The lender reports $418 million in candy sales last Halloween as well, of which more and more is sweetened by natural ag products like honey, maple syrup and other fruits and vegetables.
Canada's sugar industry also exports many products. Chocolate and candy are now the nation's second largest export of manufactured food.
FCC's Chief Agricultural Economist J.P. Gervais says he doubts the steady increase in sugar prices since 2014 will affect demand for Canada's favourite foods.
He jokes Halloween will be more of a treat than a trick for the ag industry again this year.
Candy sales have been increasing for the last 20 years.
