All about Farming ... and Agriculture Education

Mobile Exhibit

Our educational trailer is packed full of static displays and interactive activities. Great for school and community events, festivals and county fairs!

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Agricultural Education

Through initiatives such as a Grade 3 Program, a High School Program, Open House as well as having a presence at County Fairs and Events, Durham Farm Connections provides an unparalleled and exciting agriculture education experience.

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

Education Programs
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Upcoming Events

Grade 3 Annual Event – April 5th to April 7th, 2017 Luther Vipond Memorial Arena, Brooklin

This fantastic event, now in its 10th year, is organized and hosted by the dedicated volunteers of the agriculture and education communities. Each year, over 1200 students rotate through 8 different agriculture-themed stations that include live animal displays and hands-on demonstrations by local farmers. This year’s stations include: Beef Cattle Dairy…

Fairs & Events

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Farming Sustainably

  • Farming sustainably means taking into consideration all five principals of sustainable food.
  • Why do farmers use pesticides?
  • What is Genetic Engineering and biotechnology?
  • Farmers rotate crops to keep nutrients in the soil.
  • Farmers use good bugs to fight bad ones.