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Discover Agriculture in the City - Burlington Mall

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Discover Agriculture in the City - Burlington Mall

Time: October 13, 2012 at 9:30am to October 14, 2012 at 5pm
Location: Burlington Mall, Burlington, Ontario
Street: 777 Guelph Line
City/Town: Burlington
Website or Map: http://www.agr.gc.ca/events
Phone: 519-837-5842
Event Type: agricultural, festival
Organized By: Jane Thorpe
Latest Activity: Aug 21, 2012

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Event Description

Discover Agriculture in the City is coming to the Burlington Mall from October 13 to 14, 2012. It’s a free, family-oriented festival that explores how farming is all around us and the important role it plays in the province. The event will feature interactive displays of farm and local organizations, cooking demonstrations, giveaways and prizes, and presentations by farmers and food experts.

Contact: margaret.boyd@agr.gc.ca

www.agr.gc.ca/events

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