When I think of my childhood, I remember the field trip I took in grade 2 to La Ferme d'Andre in Ormstown, Quebec. Being a kid who grew up in the 'burbs, farm life was something completely foreign to me.

I'll never forget le grange a Tarzan, going horseback riding, milking cows, feeding the pigs, cuddling adorable little kittens in the barn, and just having a great time with my friends. Ahhh! Childhood at its best! Those memories are still vivid and I always hoped when I had children of my own, I'd be able to offer them that kind of experience as well.

HA!

I never knew I'd end up marrying a farmer!

Back in the Fall, I won tickets to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair from Toronto4Kids. What a treat for our Little  One (and us)! I think it's so important for children (and adults) to be familiar with agricultural practices and where our food comes from.
We love tweeting  with Farmers Feed Cities. Have you hugged a farmer today? Little One hugs a farmer every day :)
With our friends at Burnbrae Farms. Little One absolutely loves the little chicks!
Can you believe these sculptures were made of butter?
This is one of our favourite exhibits: The Grain Farmers of Ontario's The Grains in Your Life Exhibit"!
I was amazed to see all the household products that can be made from grains. I told my husband that I would love a kitchen counter like the one on display at the Grains in Your Life Exhibit!
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The kitchen cabinetry also caught my attention. We're looking at revamping our kitchen and I want to completely gut everything and start anew. The idea  of cabinetry made from soy-based material is really appealing to me.


Incidentally, the Grain Farmers of Ontario's The Grains in Your Life Exhibit will be shown at the Green Living Show in Toronto this weekend! It's definitely worth checking out!

Learning by doing.

The Royal Agricultural is a great event to take the family to. Our little one spent her 4th birthday at "The Royal".