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2010 Durham Farm Connections Highlights

Over 1200 Grade 3 from across Durham Region became farmers for a day at the fourth annual Farm Connections event in Brooklin.

The three-day event, held April 6 to 8 at Vipond Memorial Arena, offered a glimpse of farm life as more than 100 Durham Region farmers and volunteers shared their knowledge of agriculture at themed stations. Stations included agricultural technology; chicken, crop production; land stewardship; and raising livestock, including pork, beef, and sheep.

An open house on the evening of April 7 invited all residents of Durham Region to take part in the event, showcasing area farms and opportunities for careers in agriculture.

How do bees make honey? What do pigs eat?
“Farm Connections provides an excellent educational opportunity for students to begin to understand what farming is all about,” explained Marlene Werry, Rural Economic Development Officer for Durham Region. “Many of these children come from areas in Durham Region where farms aren’t visible in their communities. This event gives them a chance to learn about how farmers put food on the table—and so much more.”
An open house on the evening of April 8 invited all residents of Durham Region to take part in the event, showcasing area farms and opportunities for careers in agriculture.
How do you shear a sheep? How many eggs do chickens lay?
“The community is encouraged to learn more about their local farmers to understand the impact agriculture has on the community,” said Ms. Werry. “In fact, agriculture is one of the largest sectors in Durham Region’s economy.”

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.
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