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The Royal is a dream come true for teachers and students alike. It’s a place to explore, learn and share knowledge and experiences that will last a lifetime.
The Royal is the world’s largest indoor combined agricultural, horticultural, canine and equestrian event drawing more than 25,000 students annually from all points in the province and from cities and towns of all sizes.
The Royal is a uniquely Canadian experience featuring sites, sounds, tastes and even smells that are all a part of our agricultural world. From exhibits featuring live farm animals of all types to vegetables of all shapes and sizes, this is your students’ opportunity to get up close and personal with all things farm.
Don't foget about presentations at the "Be Healthy!" STAGE featuring celebrity cooking and nutrition experts who give tips on healthy snacking and home grown local produce.
The Royal offers students and teachers a one-of-a-kind learning experience about the nature, science and ingenuity of the Canadian agri-food system. It’s a must-see event for small classes or school groups.
Don't miss these Royal Education Centres
Click on the link to view the Association's Education Page for helpful resources
Alpaca
Presented by: Alpaca Ontario
Alpacas are raised in Ontario for their exquisite fibre, and are enjoyed for their delightful personalities. Come and feel the "soft as a cloud" alpaca fibre, and look over the Fibre Processing Board. Meet some alpacas and learn where they live, what they eat and the many uses for their fleece.
Beef Cattle
Presented by: Ontario Cattlemen's Association
Compare and contrast the different breeds of cattle, learn the difference between a human stomach and a bovine stomach, and ask a beef producer for hands on knowledge about beef production.
http://www.cattle.guelph.on.ca/kids_cattle/index.asp
Beekeeping and Honey
Presented by: Toronto District Beekeepers
Kids will be buzzing about this centre! One of the Royal's most popular attractions, this centre allows you to get up close and personal with these fascinating creatures. The Royal is host to a working hive that is behind Plexiglas so that everyone can see the inner workings of a hive, Queen Bee and all her workers!
www.ontariobee.com
www.torontobeekeepers.org
Dairy Cattle
Presented by: Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Learn about milk's incredible journey from Moo to You by watching milking demonstrations and exploring some of the technology used on today's farms. Find out how much a cow eats, how many litres of milk she produces in a day, the many steps involved in pasteurization and processing dairy products, as well as the 16 essential nutrients found in milk.
http://www.milk.org/Corporate/View.aspx?Content=Students/Students
http://www.milk.org/Corporate/View.aspx?Content=Teachers/Teachers
Eggs
Presented by: Burnbrae Eggs
This centre is one of the most popular displays at the Royal! Imagine testing your strength against the strength of an eggshell. Learn the art of candling and how many eggs a hen lays in a year. Burnbrae Eggs does a fabulous job of covering all of the components of egg production.
Field Crops
Presented by: Canada's Canola Growers
Learn all about canola! See the canola plants and crush the canola seeds to make canola oil. Learn why canola is the heart-healthiest oil and best choice for cooking and baking.
www.ccga.ca
Goats
Presented by: Ontario Goat
Horse EquiMania!
Presented by: Equine Guelph, University of Guelph
This, interactive youth education program created by Equine Guelph, promotes horse health and safety. Don't miss the life size statue of a horse that shows everything you need to know about horse anatomy...right down to the bare bones! From the hands-on learning resource, interactive website (www.EquiMania.ca), activity centre and games, the EquiMania! education centre, is a must for horse enthusiasts of all ages.
Llama
Presented by: Sonny's Llama Farm
See demonstrations of llama grooming and the different tools used in grooming. See how the pack is placed on a llama so that on hikes it can carry up to 33% of its body weight. Also learn the names of the llama's body parts and how to identify llama wool fibre.
Maple Syrup
Presented by: Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association
Did you know that Canada produces 80% of the world's Maple Syrup? Visit this education centre to speak directly to experienced Maple Syrup producers to learn how natures sweetest treat is produced in the forests of Ontario. Students can ask questions, see a display of collection and evaporation methods and a real evaporator too!
http://www.ontariomaple.com/directory/educational-tours.html
Sheep
Presented by: Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency
Did you know that sheep were one of the first animals to be domesticated? And they are among the most efficient of all domestic animals. Visit this centre to learn how sheep are raised in Ontario for meat, wool, and production of dairy products.
http://www.ontariosheep.org/kids%20corner/kidscorner.html
Spirit of the Horse
Get up close and personal to learn about the different types of horses and riding styles. Everything from miniatures to Canadians to jumping and western riding will be featured. Members of the Ontario Equestrian Federation will be on hand to introduce you to the horses and teach you about the different breeds, horse care and training techniques.
Swine
Presented by: Ontario Pork
This centre really does a great job of educating consumers about the pork industry. From the Pig Mobile housing baby piglets to a variety of breeds on display, this centre has it all. Additionally, the centre is staffed by actual Swine Farmers who can answer a wide variety of questions. This centre is a favourite at the Royal Education Program and really is a must see for all visitors.
http://www.ontariopork.on.ca/Educators.aspx
Veal
Presented by: Ontario Veal Association
Canadian Veal farmers are recognized as world leaders for their technical, scientific and humane approach to veal farming. Visit this centre to find out from experts how veal is raised in Ontario.
http://www.ontarioveal.on.ca/producers/education/education.html
Teacher Resource Centre
Presented by: Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc.
This centre provides experts who teach about Agriculture and how it can be incorporated into the classroom program. Additionally, teacher resource packages are available to pick up at the centre.
http://www.oafe.org/Default.aspx?tabid=116
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