Agriculture Expo 2024 is this weekend at the Corner Brook Civic Centre

Thursday, 19 September 2024 07:00

By Tonya Organ

Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons says he likes the different breeds of chickens and always leaves with something to eat.

Agriculture Expo 2024 will feature farmers, industry experts and agriculture enthusiasts at the Corner Brook Civic Centre all weekend. A farmers’ market and information booths will bring farmers and families together for the three day event. Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons says he likes the different breeds of chickens and always leaves with something to eat. The farmers’ market will include fresh meats, vegetables, fruit, berries, eggs, cheese and other products; culinary demonstrations using fresh, local food in partnership with College of the North Atlantic; sheep shearing demonstrations and more.

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