Since its creation more than 125 years ago, the Central Experimental Farm has gained international recognition as a centre for agricultural research. However, Ottawa’s Farm is loved as a place to pat the animals, smell the flowers and just forget about the city only minutes away.
But a farm is also people, and Helen Smith introduces us to the men and women who lived and worked here over the last century, and their children, “Farm kids,” who grew up in a unique rural community. The many beautiful photographs by Mary Bramley also show why the Central Experimental Farm has such a warm spot in Ottawa’s heart.
The Friends of the Farm are pleased to offer this classic story of Ottawa’s Farm and its “Farm kids” by Helen Smith and Mary Bramley. It is now in its third printing and is a must-have for all history-lovers and those who wish to know more about the Farm and its people.
How do you get a copy of Ottawa’s Farm?
Purchase it here online with credit and pick up Ottawa’s Farm at the Friends’ office in Building 72 during these Office Hours or have it shipped to a location of your choice for a cost. Quotes are available for out of province shipping.
Then arrange a time to pick it up at the Friends’ office in Building 75 weekdays during our Office Hours. (We are closed on statutory holidays.) Please note that we have moved and are now in Building 75, next to the Ornamental Gardens.
Questions? Call 613-230-3276 or email boutique@friendsofthefarm.ca