The Forks Market welcomes Ag in the City – March 15-17, 2013
Ag in the City is back this weekend at The Forks! It is a free, three-day event that brings one of Manitoba’s largest industries to you –in the city. Learn all about agriculture and local foods through exhibits, presentations, activities and cooking demonstrations. Visit the official Ag in the City website for a full listing of times and activities.
Meet a farmer without leaving the city!
On Friday, March 15 at 11 a.m. come and meet four top-notch farmers who will share their stories about producing food. Doug Chorney, President of Keystone Agricultural Producers, the organization that speaks up or Manitoba farmers, will share his Be Well Story.
Don’t miss the Student Speaking Competition by Agriculture in the Classroom at 9:30 a.m.
Bring the kids! Watch a food demo!
Kids in the Kitchen starts at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday followed by the Food Manitoba Family Favourites cooking demonstration by Chef Mary Jane Feeke with host Ace Burpee from 12:30–3:00 p.m.
Get information on Fruit Share and Foods for Health
On Sunday March 17, Professional Home Economist Getty Stewart will take the stage to talk about her passion for Fruit Share Manitoba and the Prairie Fruit Cookbook at 12:30 p.m.
Following Getty at 1:30 p.m., Chef Mary Jane Feeke of Benjamin’s Gourmet Foods in Selkirk returns to teach us about Foods for Health.
Pick up a copy of our newest recipe book!
Be sure to stop by the Manitoba Canola Growers booth and pick up your free copy of the brand new Heart and Stoke Quick and Healthy Cookbook loaded with kid-friendly recipes. PLUS, take a free photo in the canola photo booth, the perfect souvenir to remember your visit to Ag in the City.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Be Well…Wendy
