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September 19, 2006
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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:

Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Otttawa
613-759-7972
1-866-759-7972
Tracy Barron
Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador
Department of Natural Resources
St. John's
709-729-5282
709-690-1703

Open Farm Day locations in Newfoundland and Labrador

Western and Labrador Regions

Wetland�s Farmers Market
Owners: Wetlands Farmers Co-op
Location: Doyles

Coastal Growers
Owners: Leonard Porter, Henry Hare, Clayton Hare
Location: Burgeo

Hillview Gardens Nursery
Owners: Tracy Harvey
Location: McKays

Piccott�s Farm
Owners: Nicholas Piccott
Location: Robinsons Bank Road

New World Dairy
Owners: Brent Chaffey and Gerard and Danny Cormier
Location: St. David�s

Piccott�s Farm
Owners: Nicholas Piccott
Location: Robinsons Bank Road

Wells Farm
Owners: Elaine and Glenn Wells
Location: Robinsons

Emile�s Farm
Owner: Anthony Benoit
Location: Black Duck Brook

Riverbrook Farms
Owner: Elvis Gillam
Location: Corner Brook

Lomond Farms
Owner: Paul & Shirly Lomond
Location: Steady Brook

Hammond Farms
Owner: Wayne, Bruce and Keith Simmons
Location: Little Rapids

The Greenhouse
Owners: Kim Thistle & Sean Dolter
Location: Little Rapids

Rideout�s Farm
Owner: Melvin Rideout
Location: Cormack

Borderside Farm
Owner: Mark Clarke
Location: Lanse Au Clair

Central and Eastern Regions

Kippins Ridge Farm
Owner: Lloyd Colbourne
Location Robert�s Arm

Mountain View Farm
Owner: Kent Fudge
Location: Northern Arm

Triple "E" Farms
Owner: Dwight and Junior Eveleigh
Location: Comfort Cove

L.A. Farms
Owners: Ken and Nita Abbott
Location: Gambo

Beauty of Flowers
Owner: Rosemary Lewis
Location: Hare Bay

D & L Farm Ltd.
Owner: Darryl Greening
Location: Buyan�s Cove Road

Bayview Farms
Owner: Wayde Peddle
Location: Lethbridge

Discovery Trail Farm Ltd.
Owners: George Greening and Lorne Simmonds
Location: Discovery Trail Highway � Take Route 230 from the TCH.

Mayo�s Farm
Owner: Calvin and Theresa Mayo
Location: Creston South, Burin Peninsula

Avalon Region

Oliver�s Farm
Owners: Dave and Dell Oliver
Location: Argentia Access Road

Spruce Hill Farms Inc.
Owner: Lower Trinity South Development Association
Location: Heart�s Content

Noel�s Turkey Farm
Owners: Joseph and Kerry Noel
Location: Carbonear

Windy Meadows Farm
Owners: Harry and Robin Tobin
Location: Kilbride

Lester Farms Inc.
Owners: Michelle and Jim Lester
Location: St. John�s

Murray�s Horticultural Services and Garden Centre
Owner: Michael Murray
Location: 1525 Portugal Cove Road

Organic Farm
Owners: Mike and Melba Rabinowitz
Location: Portugal Cove

2006 09 19                               3:30 p.m.


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