NLIS 3 September 19, 2006 (Natural Resources) Provincial farms to host public on open farm day Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador can experience life on the farm by visiting some of the 29 farms across the province taking part in Open Farm Day on September 24, 2006. Canada's new government is pleased to be a partner in presenting this annual event, now in its fifth year. "Open Farm Day is a great way to learn more about agriculture straight from the source," said Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board. "It is a chance to see how our producers provide the public with the safe, high quality food they consume every day." Open Farm Day is being supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the provincial Department of Natural Resources. "The annual Open Farm Day is an excellent opportunity for showcasing our province's agriculture and agri-food industry by raising awareness of the quality and diversity of local produce," said provincial Natural Resources Minister Kathy Dunderdale. "It's a fantastic way to kickoff the fall harvest season and provides an interactive approach in promoting local products and expertise." The event is an early launch to the Canadian Agriculture and Food Celebration held annually to recognize the importance of Canada's agriculture and agri-food industry. The agri-food industry in Newfoundland and Labrador includes 640 farms and 100 manufacturers. The industry employs over 4,000 people with sales in excess of $500 million annually. A list of Open Farm Day locations in Newfoundland and Labrador is available at //www.nr.gov.nl.ca/agric/festivals_events/#Festivals A total of 112 farms are participating in Open Farm Day across Atlantic Canada. For more information, media may contact:
Open Farm Day locations in Newfoundland and Labrador Western and Labrador Regions Wetland�s Farmers Market Coastal Growers Hillview Gardens Nursery Piccott�s Farm New World Dairy Piccott�s Farm Wells Farm Emile�s Farm Riverbrook Farms Lomond Farms Hammond Farms The Greenhouse Rideout�s Farm Borderside Farm Central and Eastern Regions Kippins Ridge Farm Mountain View Farm Triple "E" Farms L.A. Farms Beauty of Flowers D & L Farm Ltd. Bayview Farms Discovery Trail Farm Ltd. Mayo�s Farm Avalon Region Oliver�s Farm Spruce Hill Farms Inc. Noel�s Turkey Farm Windy Meadows Farm Lester Farms Inc. Murray�s Horticultural Services and
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