Resources for Students
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Take a tour of a dairy farm. This link takes you to a virtual tour
of two real dairy farms online. In addition to learning more about
life on a dairy farm, you can view videoclips and interviews.
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Ontario Agri-Food Education builds awareness and understanding
of the importance of the agriculture and agri-food system by providing
educational programs and resources for all Ontario students and
teachers. |
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Bring country to the city ... this agricultural show is held in
November at the Coliseum/National Trade Centre in Toronto, Ontario,
Canada. |
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The International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show is the
premier agricultural showcase in North America. It attracts some
of the best plowpersons from around the world and is one of the
largest farm machinery shows on the North American continent. |
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The Ontario Farm Animal Council has a number of on-line resources,
including Virtual Tours of dairy farms and the Animal Agriculture
Photo Library. The photo library provides those in agriculture,
education, teachers, students and media an opportunity to access
accurate, up-to-date photographs of Ontario agriculture, including
farm animals, farm families, animal care and modern barns. Terms
of usage can be found on the library site. |
Local Fairs, Exhibitions or Shows
Most communities, large and small, have some kind of a trade show, fair
or exhibition. In many cases, there is a representation of the dairy industry
in attendance. This is a great opportunity to talk with front-line participants
who can provide you with a wealth of knowledge and additional sources
of information.
The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies lists Ontario agricultural
fairs on their web site at www.ontariofairs.com
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