Growing Up on a Farm

Posted April 19, 2013

In the April/May 2013 issue of Canada's History magazine, Matthew Kirby's article “Going, Going, Gone” reflects on a rural way of life that is rapidly disappearing.

In this slideshow, Nelle Oosterom, the Senior Editor of Canada’s History magazine, shares her memories of growing up on a small farm in southern Ontario.

We invite you to also share your stories of growing up in rural Canada. Send us your favourite photo and memory, and we'll post them online.

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