The Rural Voice, 2001-08, Page 23Any animal with offspring is always
a hit, Douglas said. This sow and
her piglets prove the fact.
fortable.
Present with each exhibit will be a
farmer to talk with the general public
about his or her own operation and
the industry in general. The public
used to ask really basic questions of
the farmers but are now asking more
knowledgeable questions about ani-
mal welfare, safety and industry stan-
dards, Douglas said.
"The urbanite has become a lot
more educated over the last 10
years," Douglas said.
Anew
biotechnology exhibit
will present genetically engi-
neered food such as corn and
potatoes, from the University of
Guelph and Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
On site wi,1I be DNA extraction
demonstrations that will allow spec-
tators to view DNA with the.naked
eye and a model farm comparing
organic, conventional and genetically
engineered technologies. This exhib-
it is a rare opportunity to see what a
huge role science plays in agricul-
ture.
Outside the Automotive Building
will also be daily cooking demonstra-
tions from food vendors to provide
visitors with a taste of the country.
For Douglas, at the end of the day
the most important thing is to edu-
cate the public.
"We hope people leave with a bet-
ter understanding of agriculture,"
Douglas said.0
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