Introduction ~ Perspectives from a Rural Planner – Margaret
Walton Myth #1: “There are no jobs in agriculture” Margaret
discusses the opportunities and the challenges. Myth #2: “Eating
local is hard to do” March through November agriculture
thrives…but what happens then? Myth #3: “Organic is always
better” Some facts to consider when choosing organic… Myth #4:
“Agriculture is hard on the environment"
Farmers…fertilizers…certification – what the public probably
doesn’t know. Myth #5: “Farmers don’t protect water” This
legislation might surprise you. Myth #6:“There’s only industrial
agriculture in Ontario Who owns our farms anyway? Myth #7: “Good
crop/bad crop” Where did this attitude come from? Myth #8: “All
food comes from the grocery store” Margaret explores the bigger
picture. For more information please contact OAFE:
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