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Open Farm Day on Prince Edward Island SUMMERSIDE ---- Twenty-six Prince Edward Island farms will open their gates to the public on Sunday, October 16, for Open Farm Day. “Open Farm Day provides the public with a chance to meet local farmers, see life on the farm, and find out how local food is produced,” said Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “It’s a great way for families to learn how Canadian farmers produce some of the highest-quality food in the world.” The agriculture industry plays an important role in creating jobs and keeping the economy strong. Canada is the world’s fifth largest exporter of agriculture and food products, with exports hitting an all-time high of more than $40 billion, “Open Farm Day is a great chance for Islanders and visitors to learn more about the provinces number one industry and the important role it plays in our society,” said Prince Edward Islands Minister of Agriculture and Forestey, George Webster. “People will have a chance to see what life is like on a modern farm operation, which helps to build awareness and an understanding of Islanders who make their living by producing high-quality food.” The agriculture and food industry is the leading industry in Prince Edward Island. In 2011, annual farm cash receipts came to $474 million. A total of 125 farms in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick are participating in this yearns Open Farm Day. The event is being supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Sobeys’ Inc., provincial governments and agriculture awareness committees in the Maritimes. “Open Farm Day is a chance to connect with farmers directly and learn about the wide range of products being produced here on the Island,” said Julie Mutch, Open Farm Day Coordinator for Prince Edward Island. A list of Open Farm Day locations in Prince Edward Island is available for visitors at: www.gov.pe.ca/go/peiopenfarmday. |
| A．act as local farmers for some time |
| B．learn the history of local agriculture |
| C．communicate with the government officers |
| D．know how the highest-quality food is produced |
| A．all farms in Canada are open to the public |
| B．the event is well supported by the government |
| C．people hope to have high-quality food in the future |
| D．Canada is the largest exporter of food products in the world |
| A．To give more assistance to readers. |
| B．To change the focus of the passage. |
| C．To provide evidence for the passage. |
| D．To attract the attention of the public. |
