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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1989-03-08, Page 32Page 92 7 farm :Edition '80 The ntario Agricultural iscover Finding someplace new to take the fami- ly for a Sunday afternoon drive can be just as challenging as seeking a different place to take visiting friends and relatives. It seems you can spend hours searching through travel magazines, brochures, and chambers of commerce to find that special tourist attraction. But your sight-seeing quest can be easily transformed into an en- joyable outing at one of the province's most unique tourist attractions - the On- tario Agricultural Museum. The Ontario Agricultural Museum in Milton offers an original day trip that is both entertaining and educational at a low cost. And despite its name, the Museum consists of over 30 buildings spaciously laid out on 32 hectares (80 acres) of Niagara escarpment scenery. There's enough to keep you busy without wearing you out. "It's a day to relax in the country. Visitors learn about rural Ontario while having fun. Most people after their first visit tell us how much they enjoyed themselves and that they already look for- ward to their next visit," says Dorene Col- lins, Promotions and Public Relations Co- ordinator at the Museum. 4117111100 • near o's rural roots Indeed informing visitors of Ontario's rich and unique agricultural history is the main function of the Museum. Through displays and demonstrations, visitors get a first=hand experience of early Ontario life. In' fact, it's an adventure through time. When you stop by the 1830's pioneer farmstead for example, you'll see how the Museum's story begins to come alive. Here, you'll find a faun woman enduring the hardships of her daily chores. The farmer can be seen woodworking or per- forming duties in and around the barn and drive sheds. Across from the pioneer farmstead, there exists the "community crossroads". This area is made up of buildings representing the kinds of services available in the early 1900's. As you walk along the Museum's pebbl- ed roads, you'll encounter buildings of in- teresting shapes and designs. In many of these buildings farm equipment displays are housed. Visitors find it rewarding to talk and trade stories with the Museum's costumed interpreters. One can find these skilled ar- tisans busily at work, but they always make time to chat with those who are curious. A major part of the Museum's program- ming is the development off agriculture. Cropping and livestock programs are evi- dent throughout the site providing the op- portunity for visitors to observe planting and harvesting techniques using both old and new equipment. Livestock common to many Ontario farms can be seen and in- cludes cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, and poultry. Special events enhance the site's daily activities and attract visitors from near and far. Headling the events is the debut of Anvil and Iron: Horseshoeing Competition and Equine Show. This 2 -day horse event takes place May 27 and 28. Other events that follow include : Tin Lizzies and Rum- ble Seats - antique car show (June 10), Canada Day Celebrations (July 1), Great Canadian Antique Tractor Field Days - an antique tractor event (July 22 and 23), Family Corn Festival (August 20 ), Harvest Fair and Farmer's Market (September 10) , and to close the 1989 season, Christmas Craft Fair - a 2 -day Turn to page 16 Costumed interpreter checking her crops. 7 . WHEN You BUILD with JOHN ERNEWEIN Limited® you get a TOP of the line building that is precisely taiiored to YOUR NEEDS Our AGRICULTURAL and COMMERCIAL building customers can attest to the QUALITY and WORKMANSHIP that goes into every job. Bu i ld with :a -RELIABLE CONTRAOR that has served . the industry for more than 25 years. We have a full line of: •SEED •FEED *FERTILIZER •CHEMICALS: •UREA •DAP •POTASH •MAP EW / r 18 industrial Rd., WALKERTON, ONT. (519) 881-0187 Distributing and Designing GRAIN STORAGE and HANDLING •` SYSTEMS is also part of our service to the farming community. AOAUII4Af DIERICUMNI I C Custom Application of Fertilizer & Chemical Howson 8,c Howson Limited FLOUR & FEED MILLERS COMPLETE FARM SUPPLIES E., LYTir WlNGHAM CARGILL OWEN. SOUND 5234241 357-2706 366-2224 •376-5830 • WESTEEL •Grain bins •Sulk feed Tanks •Hopper Bottom Bins •From 41400 Abu. to 50.1,000 Ina. *Aeration 6 Drying Equipment BIN LEVEL® 'Stirator Hi -CAP' grain cleaner SEE US TODAY ABOUT' YOUR NEEDS!