All About Farming...
And Agriculture Education

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Agricultural Education Initiatives

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Durham Farm Connections provides agricultural education opportunities for the farm and non-farm communities in Durham Region to ensure the viability of the agriculture sector.

As volunteers who are agricultural producers and industry stakeholders, we have a passion and vested interest in providing agriculture education to the residents of the Durham Region.

Did you bee-lieve your intuition? Aggie’s at Kiss My Bees Honey! 🐝🍯

Starting at 2 bee hives to 100 over the years, this bee farm in the Durham Region has bees pollinating within a 2 mile radius of their hives 📈

Bees play a vital role in food production, pollinating foods we eat such as apples, berries, and vegetables offering more than just delicious honey! 🍎🫐🌱

@kissmybees beekeepers garden to sustain happy and healthy bees by planting a variety of nectar rich flowers and preserving natural spaces for them to thrive 🪻🌸

Did you know honeybees live in hives is to seek shelter, hives keep them safe from predators, bad weather, and extreme temperatures 🌡️❄️☁️

For information about agriculture, visit the link in our bio 🔗

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Aggie is gazing off into the distance… What could she bee looking at? 👀

Here’s some clues to find Aggie! 🔎

🌾 This farm supports the process of food production
🏡 Home to tiny workers, supporting crop growth
🌸 Sustains a colourful environment

Can you guess where Aggie is? 💬

#localbusiness #agriculture #durhamtourism

Amidst the threat of high trade tariffs from the United States, Durham Farm Connections encourages everyone to shop locally and purchase Canadian products as much as possible.

Shop from local farms in your community to support hardworking farmers, strengthen Canada’s agricultural sector, and invest in our nation’s future! 🇨🇦

#durhamfarmconnections #supportlocalfarms #shopcanadian #durhamregion #durhamtourism #lookforlocal

Surprise! It’s Reesor Elevators Grain Drying and Storage located in Port Perry, Ontario 📍

Reesor Elevators is a grain storage facility that stores around 52,000 metric tonnes of grain including wheat, corn, and soybean 🌾🌽🫛

The grain is stored to dry and remove moisture to preserve quality, prevent spoilage, and sustain long term storage for local farmers and agricultural businesses 🧑‍🌾📈🗄️

Did you know grain elevators move grain using conveyor belts and put them into silos or trucks for storage and transportation? 🚚

Aggie was blown away by the giant silos and elevator systems, seeing how efficient they truly are for handling agricultural goods! 🔄

To learn more about agriculture, visit the link in our bio 🔗

#explore #agriculture #aggieadventures

Check out these #agricultural clues to find out where’s Aggie! 🔎🐮

This location…📍

📦 Stores agricultural products to preserve and manage its supply
🌾 Handles of variety of crops used for everyday goods
🧑‍🌾 Collects, cleans, and preps food essentials

Can you guess where Aggie is? 👀

Leave your guesses in the comment section below! 💬

#local #explore #durhamregion #farming

Goat milk is a versatile and nutritious option, making its way into your favorite dairy products!

Here's how it happens:
1️⃣ Collection: Goat milk is gathered by dedicated milk brokers.
2️⃣ Processing: It's sent to processors who work their magic to create a variety of delicious products!

What’s made from goat milk?

Cheese 🧀

Yogurt 🍦

Ice cream 🍨

Fluid milk 🥛

Butterfat 🧈

Powdered milk 🥄

Whether you're a fan of creamy goat cheese, indulgent ice cream, or wholesome yogurt, goat dairy is a sustainable and tasty choice!

What is your favorite goat dairy product?

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