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With a bit of leisure time on their hands, farmers may choose to combine pleasure and work by visiting other farms across the country. Touring farms from the comfort of your study is now possible, thanks to the Virtual Farm Tours available through the website of the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada.
These tours are verbal and photographic descriptions of Canadian organic farms. Many tours include a welcoming “farm profile” written by the farmer describing the farm, its operations, and its inhabitants. Included in the Virtual Farm Tours are vibrant photographs, often accompanied by captions that give a sense of the character of the farm and its personalities, as well as technical information about the operations.
... Sheila and Ron Hamilton and their two daughters, Erin and Shae, run Sunworks Farm in Armena, Alberta. Sunworks produces a wide range of meat including beef, pork, lamb, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys, as well as eggs. The Virtual Farm Tour of Sunworks illustrates how each type of animal is raised, and explores the philosophy behind the farm - the family’s belief in treating their animals as ethically and naturally as possible. All of their livestock is raised primarily on pasture and with plenty of access to fresh air, water, and open space. The Hamiltons sell their certified organic products mainly through direct marketing at various farmers’ markets in Edmonton and Calgary. ...
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The types of farms featured on the OACC website include apple, dairy, grain, mixed livestock, and vegetable farms, as well as various combinations of these. The Virtual Farm Tours are not only a means of whiling away rare spare moments; they are also learning tools. Both customers and other farmers who want to learn about organic practices or connect with organic producers can use the website to get detailed information and make contact with organic farmers.
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