Dufferin Historical Museum

Carman, Manitoba

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Farming Trends: There and Back Again

by Emily Wiebe

 

Agricultural cooperatives, organic and sustainable farming methods, and farmer’s markets have been around in some variation or other since nearly the dawning of the agricultural age. For example, in medieval England, peasant farmers would band together and share their oxen since no one farmer owned the pair of oxen needed to plow a field. Communities helped one another farm in order to get the most out of their labour. All early farming up until the invention of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers was organic, relying on the natural nutrients in the soil, crop rotation, and manure to keep their land from becoming nutrient deficient. By the 1700’s, most farming in England had reached a state of sustainability. New farming systems were introduced, such as the four-field crop rotation which worked to sustain nitrogen levels in the soil by the introduction of turnips and clover for animal fodder and other legumes. This allowed the land to remain in use instead of the traditional fallow year. Around the same time, chemical fertilization was invented and began to replace a previously organic farming system.
The agricultural revolution saw many advances in farming techniques, including mechanization, fertilization, pesticide and herbicide invention, erosion prevention, GMOs and many more. All of these methods have increased crop yields and intensified the productivity of arable land. These improvements have allowed for many positive benefits, including the ability to feed more people than ever before.
Recently, interest has once again returned to methods of organic and sustainable farming as well as agricultural co-ops and farmer’s marketing. This has been in response to various negative effects of industrial agriculture. These forms of farming seek to be environmentally conscious and create a distinct community. Supporting your local organic and sustainable farming initiatives is a great way to build community, decrease your environmental impact, and eat delicious, natural, healthy seasonal vegetables and fruits. Check out the 2016 Manitoba Local Produce Guide either online at www.manitoba.ca/agriculture/local-food or pick up your copy at the Dufferin Historical Museum to learn more about what your area has to offer.

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Guest’s Comments

“It was so nice to meet you guys and get a chance to see all of your displays. I want to again say how much we appreciated you opening the museum and taking time out of your days for us. We went over to the cemetery and they helped us find the grave sites which was a thrill as well. Thank you again for your hospitality and the gift bag.”
Howard Thomson
Hemenway Family

"Nice to meet you and have a personalized tour of the Museum .... your organization has done a wonderful job of displaying the artifacts and honoring the families in the area. Glad that you were able to use some of the articles that I had available.
The cookbook is really well done. I enjoyed reading and reminiscing - lots of great recipes and 'tidbits'. 
"Big Bouquet" to all involved.

Linda, Morden, MB"

"A Great Museum I visited the Dufferin Historical Museum on Saturday, June 2 for the celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee.
I have not visited the museum for some time and I was greatly impressed by the changes that have taken place. The people who have been giving their time and expertise to the arrangement and displaying of the many artifacts, as well as the people who have worked with the flowers and plants around the grounds, are to be greatly commended. There is more work and time spent on these jobs than most people realize. The tea was probably a first and in my opinion a good idea. It was overall a great way to celebrate the event. A visit to our museum is certainly a great way to spend an hour or two and well worth it."

Keith Barker, Carman Past Board Member

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Contact

Dufferin Historical Museum
44 Kings Park Road
Carman Manitoba R0G 0J0

Phone:
Museum - 204-745-3597

Trish Aubin – 204-745-7353
Caroll McGill – 204-745-6674
The GPS coordinates:
49° 30.178 N 098° 00.621 W

Admisions

Adult: $5.00
Student: $3.00
Under 5: Free

Memberships:

Single: $10.00
Family: $25.00 (2 adults/2 students)

Hours of Operation

July and August
Tues - Sat 10:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 to 5:00 pm

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