The Rural Voice, 2005-03, Page 5MARCH 2005
Contents
features
columns
Behind the Scenes Cover
Carol Riemer 4
Keith Roulston 6
Jeffrey Carter 8
John Beardsley 10
Mabel's Grill 12
Recipes 36
Gardening 38
Decorating 39
Woodlots 42
Markets 44
Agritech 45
Agrilaw 46
Book Review 47
departments
News 40
Advice 41
Business Centre 48
Classified 48-49
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 Syrup no sideline here
Bill and Susanne Robinson
make maple syrup as an
occupation and an
obsession. Their large
operation gives them a full-
time living.
20 Farm safety
Getting older isn't necessarily
getting better when it comes
to farm safety. As we age our
eyes, ears and muscles age
too, creating new dangers in
an already -dangerous farm
workplace.
26 A different choice
U.S. farm economist John
Ikerd thinks organic
agriculture can play a large
role in preserving the rural
economy.
30 Smelling the flowers
As part of The Rural Voice's
30th anniversary we visited
long-time columnist Gisele
Ireland, now running her
flower shop.
32 Research update
Researchers discussed
diseases pigs and people
share at Centralia Swine
Update.
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