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Farmers, the backbone of Canada's agricultural landscape, are depicted in various scenes that capture their dedication and hard work

Background imageFarmers Collection: Late 19th century Jewish Farm in the Central District of Israel approx

Late 19th century Jewish Farm in the Central District of Israel approx
5306748 Late 19th century Jewish Farm in the Central District of Israel approx; (add.info.: Late 19th century Jewish Farm in the Central District of Israel approx)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Women hoeing in field (engraving)

Women hoeing in field (engraving)
6266199 Women hoeing in field (engraving); (add.info.: From The Book of the Farm by Scottish farmer and agriculturalist Henry Stephens, 1795-1874, first published in the 1840's)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough

Farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough
3732418 Farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough; (add.info.: Photograph of farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough in Java, Indonesia)

Background imageFarmers Collection: The character 'Agriculture' looking to the horizon for good weather

The character 'Agriculture' looking to the horizon for good weather
3732653 The character 'Agriculture' looking to the horizon for good weather; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the character 'Agriculture' looking to the horizon for good weather)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough

Farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough
3740607 Farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough; (add.info.: Photograph of farmers ploughing with bullocks and a wooden plough in Java, Indonesia)

Background imageFarmers Collection: An agricultural scene

An agricultural scene
3329547 An agricultural scene; (add.info.: Woodcut print of an agricultural scene in Medieval England. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageFarmers Collection: Farmers discussing Dishley (New Leicester) sheep. Breed result of selective breeding programme

Farmers discussing Dishley (New Leicester) sheep. Breed result of selective breeding programme carried out by Robert
531781 Farmers discussing Dishley (New Leicester) sheep. Breed result of selective breeding programme carried out by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on farm at Dishley, Leicestershire

Background imageFarmers Collection: Sheep, cattle, horses and goats: In foreground a horse and a cow are being assessed by farmers

Sheep, cattle, horses and goats: In foreground a horse and a cow are being assessed by farmers
531491 Sheep, cattle, horses and goats: In foreground a horse and a cow are being assessed by farmers. In right background a shepherd plays on pan pipes as he and his companion guard their flock

Background imageFarmers Collection: Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or 'ganger'

Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or 'ganger'
533889 Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or 'ganger' and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour, East Anglia

Background imageFarmers Collection: A mob in Kent, England burning a hayrick on a farm during The Swing Riots of 1830

A mob in Kent, England burning a hayrick on a farm during The Swing Riots of 1830
3062211 A mob in Kent, England burning a hayrick on a farm during The Swing Riots of 1830.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Harvesting at Tolpuddle, Dorset, England in the 19th century

Harvesting at Tolpuddle, Dorset, England in the 19th century
5614409 Harvesting at Tolpuddle, Dorset, England in the 19th century; (add.info.: Harvesting at Tolpuddle, Dorset, England in the 19th century)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Mowing corn with the scythe

Mowing corn with the scythe
6266207 Mowing corn with the scythe; (add.info.: Mowing corn with the scythe. From The Book of the Farm by Scottish farmer and agriculturalist Henry Stephens, 1795-1874)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Regency gentlemen, farmers and peasants riding in a parade of coaches and hay wagons

Regency gentlemen, farmers and peasants riding in a parade of coaches and hay wagons
FLO4619241 Regency gentlemen, farmers and peasants riding in a parade of coaches and hay wagons. The Comical Procession from Gloucester to Berkeley

Background imageFarmers Collection: An engraving depicting women churning butter, 19th century

An engraving depicting women churning butter, 19th century
5310642 An engraving depicting women churning butter, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1825); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageFarmers Collection: An Irish pig driver

An Irish pig driver
5308076 An Irish pig driver.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Irish pig driver. The driver would travel around buying pigs, either singularly or pairs, from cottages and small farms)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Harvesting in the mid 17th century. From The Story of England, published 1930

Harvesting in the mid 17th century. From The Story of England, published 1930
2963146 Harvesting in the mid 17th century. From The Story of England, published 1930.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Background imageFarmers Collection: Australian cattle men camped for the night

Australian cattle men camped for the night
3740736 Australian cattle men camped for the night; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Australian cattle men camped for the night. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageFarmers Collection: Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard

Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard
527836 Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Background imageFarmers Collection: Punch's' monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846

Punch's' monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846
527837 Punch's' monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Background imageFarmers Collection: Agricultural Exhibition at Roorkee, North-West Provinces of India: general view, 1864

Agricultural Exhibition at Roorkee, North-West Provinces of India: general view, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Agricultural Exhibition at Roorkee, North-West Provinces of India: general view, 1864. Engraving of a photograph by Mr. James Freeman

Background imageFarmers Collection: The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at the new Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at the new Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at the new Agricultural Hall, Islington, [London], 1862. 'The interior of the building has more than answered all the expectations formed of it;

Background imageFarmers Collection: Grain mowing. Monthly newsletter: July. Creator: Krenek, Carl (1880-1949)

Grain mowing. Monthly newsletter: July. Creator: Krenek, Carl (1880-1949)
Grain mowing. Monthly newsletter: July. Private Collection

Background imageFarmers Collection: The end of the year, from the episode 'The Farmer's Festival or The Twelve Months', 1546-1547

The end of the year, from the episode "The Farmer's Festival or The Twelve Months", 1546-1547. Private Collection

Background imageFarmers Collection: The farmers behind the hedge, from the episode 'The Farmers' Festival or The Twelve..., 1546-1547

The farmers behind the hedge, from the episode "The Farmers' Festival or The Twelve..., 1546-1547
The farmers behind the hedge, from the episode "The Farmers' Festival or The Twelve Months", 1546-1547. Private Collection

Background imageFarmers Collection: Prayer before the storm, 1832. Creator: Waldmüller, Ferdinand Georg (1793-1865)

Prayer before the storm, 1832. Creator: Waldmüller, Ferdinand Georg (1793-1865)
Prayer before the storm, 1832. Found in the Collection of the Palazzo Coronini Cronberg.

Background imageFarmers Collection: Olive Branch No.1

Olive Branch No.1
Crystal Lynn Collins

Background imageFarmers Collection: Knitting fishing tools

Knitting fishing tools
Azim Khan Ronnie

Background imageFarmers Collection: Transporting pineapples

Transporting pineapples
Azim Khan Ronnie

Background imageFarmers Collection: Harvesting national flower

Harvesting national flower
Azim Khan Ronnie

Background imageFarmers Collection: Woodcutters Cutting up Tree Trunks. Creator: Jan van de Velde II

Woodcutters Cutting up Tree Trunks. Creator: Jan van de Velde II
Woodcutters Cutting up Tree Trunks

Background imageFarmers Collection: Agricultural Labourers Union at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon-Street...1876. Creator: Unknown

Agricultural Labourers Union at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon-Street...1876. Creator: Unknown
Agricultural Labourers Union at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon-Street, [London]: Delegates signing Petition, 1876. About a thousand persons from different parts of the country were present

Background imageFarmers Collection: Commençant des visites...pour son Prince, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier

Commençant des visites...pour son Prince, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Commencant des visites...pour son Prince, 1851. Commencant des visites electorales pour son Prince. (Starting to make campaign visits for his Prince). From Actualites

Background imageFarmers Collection: 'Ploughing in Turkestan; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown

'Ploughing in Turkestan; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Ploughing in Turkestan; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageFarmers Collection: Travellers by Aqua Claudia, early 19th century. Creator: Alexander Lauréus

Travellers by Aqua Claudia, early 19th century. Creator: Alexander Lauréus
Travellers by Aqua Claudia, early 19th century

Background imageFarmers Collection: Farmers eat in a kitchen. Creator: Isaac van Ostade

Farmers eat in a kitchen. Creator: Isaac van Ostade
Farmers eat in a kitchen

Background imageFarmers Collection: Farmers and cattle in front of a cabin. Creator: Unknown

Farmers and cattle in front of a cabin. Creator: Unknown
Farmers and cattle in front of a cabin

Background imageFarmers Collection: L'attente confiante du pays; M. Clemenceau au milieu des cultivateurs d'un village du front, 1918

L'attente confiante du pays; M. Clemenceau au milieu des cultivateurs d'un village du front, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

Background imageFarmers Collection: Farmer and wife from Cromhout, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar

Farmer and wife from Cromhout, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
Farmer and wife from Cromhout, 1803-c.1899. Brabant farmer and wife from the village of Cromhout, on their way to Den Bosch. The farmer carries a knapsack and a hare on a stick over his shoulder

Background imageFarmers Collection: Shepherd, shepherdess and cattle resting in front of a dilapidated stable, 1820-1872

Shepherd, shepherdess and cattle resting in front of a dilapidated stable, 1820-1872

Background imageFarmers Collection: Interior with farming family around the table, 1758-1808. Creator: Christina Chalon

Interior with farming family around the table, 1758-1808. Creator: Christina Chalon
Interior with farming family around the table, 1758-1808

Background imageFarmers Collection: Farmer's family feeding the pigs, 1758-1808. Creator: Christina Chalon

Farmer's family feeding the pigs, 1758-1808. Creator: Christina Chalon
Farmer's family feeding the pigs, 1758-1808

Background imageFarmers Collection: The devil sows weeds between the grain, 1643. Creator: Anon

The devil sows weeds between the grain, 1643. Creator: Anon
The devil sows weeds between the grain, 1643. While the farmers sleep, the devil sows weeds between the grain

Background imageFarmers Collection: Panoramic View of Antwerp from the East, 1636. Creator: Jan Wildens

Panoramic View of Antwerp from the East, 1636. Creator: Jan Wildens
Panoramic View of Antwerp from the East, 1636. Travellers on the road, farm workers and flock of sheep

Background imageFarmers Collection: Peace Supplement, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Peace Supplement, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Peace Supplement, 1856. End of the Crimean War: allegorical figures of Peace holding a sheaf of wheat, and War with a flaming torch

Background imageFarmers Collection: Country Kermis, 1680-1704. Creator: Cornelis Dusart

Country Kermis, 1680-1704. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
Country Kermis, 1680-1704. Feast day of St Martin: woman playing a hurdy-gurdy and boy playing the flute. Note child on hobby-horse

Background imageFarmers Collection: The Sowers, c. 1939. Creator: Archie Thompson

The Sowers, c. 1939. Creator: Archie Thompson
The Sowers, c. 1939

Background imageFarmers Collection: Breaking Ground, c. 1939. Creator: Orrie McCombs

Breaking Ground, c. 1939. Creator: Orrie McCombs
Breaking Ground, c. 1939

Background imageFarmers Collection: Harvesting with Grain Cradles, c. 1939. Creator: Stanley Mazur

Harvesting with Grain Cradles, c. 1939. Creator: Stanley Mazur
Harvesting with Grain Cradles, c. 1939



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Farmers, the backbone of Canada's agricultural landscape, are depicted in various scenes that capture their dedication and hard work. In an old farm on Guernsey, Channel Islands, a poster proudly declares "the right land for the right man, " emphasizing the importance of matching farmers with suitable terrain. Meanwhile, customers and landlord Mr H Mills gather to witness Ginger, a 9-year-old horse pouring out beer at East Street market in Chichester during bygone days. The essence of farming is beautifully showcased through images like wheat harvests accompanied by combine harvesters. A tractor halts its journey in Staffordshire, England to allow a hay bale making machine to release its precious cargo - bales of hay ready for storage or feeding livestock. At Welshpool Livestock Market in Powys, farmers' wellington boots and waterproof trousers stand outside pens as they negotiate deals for their animals. The hustle and bustle of Porthgain lime workings in Pembrokeshire showcases another facet of farming life - diversification into industries beyond traditional agriculture. Shepherds play a vital role too; leading their Dalesbred flock across snow-covered moorland near Pen-y-ghent demonstrates their commitment even amidst challenging conditions. Cattle markets like Chichester Cattle Market provide opportunities for farmers to showcase their prized livestock while connecting with buyers from far and wide. Amidst all this hard work, there's always time for nourishment – an authentic Ploughman's lunch enjoyed by farmers during breaks provides sustenance before returning to the fields. Sheep with curved horns and thick woolly coats add charm to any countryside scene as they graze peacefully under watchful eyes. These glimpses into the lives remind us not only of their tireless efforts but also highlight the diverse landscapes they inhabit across Canada and beyond. Their unwavering dedication ensures that our plates remain filled with fresh produce while preserving rural traditions that have stood the test of time.