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Did you know the Ontario Farmland Trust is seeking farmland protection advocates all across the province? Volunteering with the Ontario Farmland Trust offers an excellent opportunity for people who are passionate about local food and agriculture to make a difference.

We have opportunities for:

  • Communications Volunteers
  • Community Engagement Volunteers
  • Land Stewardship Volunteers: Land stewardship volunteers will assist in conducting annual monitoring visits to our farmland easement agreement properties to make sure the easement agreement conditions are being upheld. *NEW
  • Policy and Research Volunteers: Provincial policies can have a large effect on farmland protection and conservation. Staying informed and advocating for policies that will ensure farmland stays in production and available as habitat for species as risk is an important part of OFT’s work. *NEW
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2.5 Billion Pounds Of Sunflower Are Harvested To Produce Oil This Way | Farming Documentary

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2.5 Billion Pounds Of Sunflower Are Harvested To Produce Oil This Way - Let's Dive In! Join us as we uncover the extraordinary journey behind harvesting a staggering 2.5 billion pounds of sunflowers in the United States, all to produce the golden sunflower oil that graces kitchens worldwide! In this documentary, we take you from vast sunflower fields to cutting-edge oil production facilities, where modern innovation meets agricultural expertise.

What You'll Discover:

•The Sunflower Harvest Process: Dive into the fascinating methods used by farmers to plant, care for, and harvest sunflowers across America's farmlands.

•High-Tech Harvesting Machines: See the impressive machinery in action, from specialized harvesters designed for sunflower seeds to the efficient transport systems that ensure every pound counts.

•From Seed to Oil: Explore the transformation of sunflower seeds into premium cooking oil, including cleaning, pressing, and refining processes in state-of-the-art factories.