From The Earth
Farm in Cape Town

Judging from the enthusiastic feedback by visitors and the loaded baskets with which they left, From the Earth has achieved its goal to bring urbanites into contact with the wonder of the farm and remind them of the significant role that agriculture plays in their everyday life.
Welcome to From the Earth.

During the weekend of 16-18 October, Cape Towners were treated to a different scene in the CTICC when the country came to town in full force. The From the Earth expo lured young and old to experience all that is natural and close to the earth. Every product sector will be showcased so that visitors can get an overall picture and also see the diversity available in agriculture and to explore the pleasures of the palate. Raw, dried or processed, all possible cuts and interesting combinations will be available for tasting and purchasing. Also the value added products of this industry, such as wool, mohair, leather, feathers, etc. Soft, citrus, sub tropical and stone fruit, including wine, fruit juices, dried fruit, coffee, chocolate, nuts and olives are all the decadent products to be found in this industry. Organic products, fresh and processed as well as deli products will entice visitors to find out more about the vegetable industry. Experience the magical wonders of the diversity of medicinal, aromatic, culinary and insect repellant herbs. Herbal teas, food flavourings and skin care products are all part of the world of herbs. Here, millers and bakers will receive the opportunity to showcase the extent of their products. Producers of dairy products will be ready to impress visitors with their innovative products, full of strength and vitality. Milk, and all its processed variations, such as butter, cheese, yoghurt, buttermilk, ice cream, dairy fruit juices and dairy powder, will be on exhibition. It will be a novelty for city dwellers to view sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, emus and poultry at arm's length. The animals will form a backdrop for daily shows where creations of leather, wool, mohair and feathers will be on the ramp. The activities, such as Youth Shows, shearing competitions and other exciting demonstrations in the Landbank Arena will have visitors glued to their seats. The leisure area with lawns, tables and chairs and live music will create an alfresco atmosphere similar to a day in the countryside. A large number of tasting workshops will take place in the Country Kitchen and Country Pantry for a public that is ever more interested in quality food and unfamiliar and exotic culinary combinations. What happens at the Agricultural Schools in the Western Cape?