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Annual Event - Durham Farm Connections
Grade Three students from across Durham Region are invited to become farmers for a day! This educational event gives students a chance to learn about how farmers put food on the table - and so much more.
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Interactive Game - Virtual Farm Tour
Take a virtual tour inside the farmer's barn - you'll meet the farmers who work hard to care for their animals and birds all year round!
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2010 Durham Farm Connections Event

April 6 to 8, 2010 – Vipond Memorial Arena, Brooklin

Grade Three students from across Durham Region are invited to attend this event, which has been organized by a group of volunteers and includes hands-on demonstrations by local farmers and live animal exhibits. 

Approximately 1200 students and their teachers (48 classes) will rotate through eight different farm-themed stations including: agricultural technology; dairy, pork and beef production; land stewardship; eggs; horticulture; field crops and a sheep demonstration.  There will be a farmer at each station to talk to students and answer their questions.  After completing all eight stations, students will then watch a live demonstration and wrap-up the program by singing the program’s theme song. 

Don't forget our Open House for the general public

Members of the public are invited to attend the Open House on Wednesday, April 7 at Vipond Memorial Arena from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  • Meet farmers from across Durham Region and their livestock.
  • Learn how to protect our environment
  • Learn about crops and farm machinery
  • View the agricultural murals made by participating schools
  • Milk Maple the cow!
Farm Connections first took place in 2006, and received an award from the Ontario Agri-Food Education organization in recognition of the tremendous success of the program. 

2009 Durham Farm Connections Highlights

Over 1300 Grade 3 from across Durham Region became farmers for a day at the fourth annual Farm Connections event in Brooklin.

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Farm Connections was sponsored in part by Ontario Power Generation, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Adaptation Council, Durham Region’s Economic Development and Tourism Department, CLOCA and Farm Credit Canada, Durham Region Local Training Board, Durham Federation of Agriculture, Junior Farmers and Durham Region Commodity Organizations.
Why Farming Matters
This trailer is a travelling exhibit packed full of static displays, integrative activities and ideas that will help you to learn more about farming and the source of your food, fibre and other products. Great for school fun fairs community events or festivals.
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