Agriculture in the City

at Winnipeg's Historic Forks Market, March 19-21, 2010

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(Left to right) Manitoba MLA's Cliff Graydon, Jon Gerrard, Minister Stan Struthers, Dr. Nancy Ames and Johanne Ross

Dr. Nancy Ames with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Johanne Ross with Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba were the dynamic duo that made the world's biggest bowl of oatmeal a reality!

It took two hours to bring the water to a boil!

Over a hundred pounds of dry oats were added to this massive pot of oatmeal!

Manitoba MLAs Cliff Graydon, Jon Gerrard along with Minister Stan Struthers stirred the pot like true politicians.

Human strength was not enough to lift this mighty pot of cooked oats!

People crowded into the Forks to witness the world's biggest bowl of oatmeal.

The general public were treated to a hot breakfast from the world's biggest bowl of oatmeal!

Diane with Agriculture in the Classroom discussed the great career opportunities in agriculture with highschool student.

Members of the general public were treated to a hot breakfast from the world's biggest bowl of oatmeal!

Local farmers served breakfast as part of Agriculture in the Classroom's opening event

A delicious Made in Manitoba breakfast was served to students from Shaftsbury and Oakpark highschools

Dr. Jennifer Mitchell Fetch with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada shares some of her expertise.

Ducks Unlimited Canada demonstrated the importance of our wetlands

Diane Wreford was our sparkling MC on Friday

Food Safety is on everyone's minds these days; we had the answer to your questions.

The Keyston Agricultural Producers featured a number of farmers over the weekend

Hal Anderson rocked our Food Fight!

Our Manitoba Food Fight judges sampled some new food innovations

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada showcased some incredible oat research

The University of Manitoba had some very cool insects - including bees!

Karli Reimer with Ducks Unlimited Canada explains the important role farmers play in protecting our wetlands

Our Big Yellow Combine shows the power and sophistication of modern farm equipment

Steven Olender with Measures Canada tested our scale to verify its accuracy!

Yes, that is Ace Burpee on the combine! He can drive one of these things (seriously).

Ace Burpee interviews Manitoba dairy farmers Shelley and Guy Curé

Foods for Health Cooking Demo

Ace Burpee conducts a radio interview about Manitoba eggs

Brian Lemon hosts the gameshow - So You Think You Can Farm?

Who hasn't wanted to try milking a cow?

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