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The Rural Voice, 2003-07, Page 5July 2003 Contents features columns Behind the Scenes Cover Carol Riemer 4 Keith Roulston 6 Guest Column: Jim Fitzgerald 8 Jeffrey Carter 10 Mabel's Grill 12 Recipes 34 Gardening 36 Decorating 37 Book Review 38 Markets 39 Agrilaw 44 The Cutting Edge 45 Agritech 46 departments Feedback 2 Ag News 40 Advice 43 Business Centre 47 Classified 48 Calendar 49 Advertisers' Index 55 newsletters Perth County Federation 50 Rainy River Federation 51 Grey County Federation 52 Perth Pork Producers 53 Bruce County Federation 54 Huron County Federation 56 14 Direct sale Mike and Marlene O'Brien chose a totally different path when they got into farming. They set up Bayfield Berry Farm planning to sell their products fresh or processed, directly to the public. 22 Cause for Concern The decline of small scale abattoirs is of great concern to alternative meat producers, whether organic producers or rare species. 26 Bouncing back Like the beef industry reeling from BSE, the elk industry has suffered its own trauma from chronic wasting disease. In elk, at least, the recovery has begun. 30 What's phenology? The study of the signs of nature has long been a part of growing crops. It is still a fascinating practice. 32 Small but efficient A tiny plot of land in the middle of Toronto's concrete jungle shows just how efficient food production can be. THE RURAL VOICE Subscription form 1 year at $17.12 2 years at $28.35 (includes 7% GST) (U.S. 1 year at $22 2 years at $37) To: Address: Postal Code: Mail to: Please enclose payment. The Rural Voice, P.O. Box 429, Blyth, Ontario NOM 1H0