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Peggy, representing her own business, Peg’s Produce, is set up and ready for customers at Camrose & District Farmers’ Market. Wishing her a day of successful selling is a director of the farmers’ market, Julie Ruttan.
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ast Central Alberta has become increasingly diverse in terms of farming operations. Mixed, diversified farms are certainly no longer typical. More the norm are large-acre, sophisticated grain farms and very progressive corporate-owned businesses. The area has also given way to dairy and poultry operations of significant size. This summer, countless fields of flax, peas, corn and canola dotted the rural landscape. Also noticeable are the efforts of entrepreneurs making their living or supplementing incomes with a wide array of specialty crops. It’s fascinating to witness ideas being implemented and niche farming businesses being launched. Everything from fish to fruit, cucumbers, saskatoons, raspberries, a variety of vegetables and even gladiolus are being raised or grown and harvested in the area on a commercial scale, then sold locally or beyond.
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News Features…
A variety of merchandise and services: Farm equipment and supplies, automotive, auctions, homes, real estate, employment opportunities, financial services and more!
Kingman Marketing Group expecting another good harvest. . . . . . . . . 2 Best little bench show in the west. . . . . . . 6 County supports boat washing. . . . . . . . . . 7 Prairie Fun Days bus tour a great way to see the country . . . . . . . . .
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Photo by Sue Nelson
16 Pages – September 9, 2014