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Because of her hens, Kate was invited to London as a Canadian representative for an exhibition of all the crafts in the British Empire. She also took an exhibit to the Chicago Women's World Fair for the Federal Development of Agriculture. Her hens became famous.25
Kate feeding her hens23 August 2007
26
A set back occured in 1927 when thieves chloroformed and stole one thousand young hens, and set fire to the pens.27
Kate helping deliver the mail23 August 2007
28
Kate planted an orchard on the property, and the farm produced potatoes, beans, onions, tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, and black currants. However, finding the raw produce did not earn much money.29
Kate and her pickled canned food23 August 2007
30
Kate hired local women to set up a home canning factory. She found a market for her pickled, cooked, and canned foods in Toronto, especially at restaurants and specialty stores. Kate took her goods to the city on an old small ford tractor.31
Literary Luncheon Promo23 August 2007
32
Based on her success of her farm and business, Kate was asked to lecture for the provincial and federal departments of agriculture, and for six weeks in the summer and in the winter, she traveled and offered short courses on farming techniques.33
CNE pamphlet23 August 2007
34
Kate conducted cooking classes in montreal and headed up to a cooking school at the Canadian National Exhibition.35
Food ration23 August 2007
36
Her career involved all aspects of the food business, as an entrepreneur, educator, writer, broadcaster, and government-appointed advocate for food conservation during World War II.37
A newspaper article showing Kate's media retirement.24 August 2007
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