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This research analyzes the resilience of Old Order Mennonite farmers that have migrated to northern Ontario for agricultural endeavours. Over the past fifteen years, Anabaptist farmers, including Old Order Mennonites, have moved to northern Ontario as raising land prices and limited land availability in southern Ontario has restricted their ability to purchase new land. Northern Ontario, with an abundance of productive, less expensive land, has proven to be an opportune location for many farmers. These farmers have increased access to local food, broadened the productive spectrum of crops and improved food security for many communities. Their economic and social impacts on northern communities has been significant, as has their impact on the broader farm community. While the Old Order Mennonite community has grown in northern Ontario, the factors of their resilience are unknown. This dissertation examined three Old Order Mennonite communities in northern Ontario, utilizing key informant interviews with community members, municipal representatives, provincial staff and non-Mennonite farmers in order to understand the agricultural resilience of Old Order Mennonites. The results demonstrated that agricultural diversification, as well as a strong sense of community and cultural convictions were important factors within their resilience. This research also found that transformation and decline, often viewed separately from resilience, did not weaken the communities but contributed to their resilience.

This issue begins with an article regarding agricultural education in Prince Edward Island. Agricultural articles pertain to the life cycle of the warble fly, roses in the farm garden, sweet clover for feeding cattle, and agriculture in Northern Ontario. Other agricultural articles address commercial maple syrup production, preparing the apiary for the spring, and feeding poultry. The editorial encourages students to use the library and apply themselves to their studies. Campus news reports on the guest speaker, Raymond Robins, at the Y. M. C. A. lecture, the St. Valentine's Day and Red Cross dances, and the Sophomore Banquet. The Alumni column contains wartime correspondence, marriage announcements, and alumni updates. The Macdonald Institute column reports on the success of the Red Cross dance in raising funds for the war effort. While the Locals column provides campus humour. A new lease of life Something new about warble flies Roses for the farm garden Sweet clover - pro and con Timiskaming and agriculture Commercial maple syrup making Spring work in the apiary Gumption in poultry feeding Queries Editorial College life Alumni Athletics Macdonald Locals advertising

The highlight of this issue for the O. A. C. students would be the examination results and grade standings. The agricultural education articles include a review of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and the benefits of agricultural education in the public schools. Agricultural articles address the safe preservation of eggs, the necessity of horse breeding during wartime, and milking regulations at various agricultural colleges. Other agricultural articles pertain to the potential in farming in Northern Ontario, growing potatoes for the domestic market, and the farm labour problem due to rural flight. The Alumni column contains the entire list of student and alumni enlistments in the military, letters from the front that encourage the young men to enlist, and other alumni activities. The Macdonald Institute column comments of the women's initiation. While the Locals column provides campus humour. What is farming? The Nova Scotia Agricultural College Preserving eggs Definite aims in horsebreeding Milking regulations Experimenting in Ontario's Northland Growing potatoes for home and market Farm labor Relationship of the school garden to the class room The O. A. C. examination results The Requirements of a Good Farmer are Four Who'd be a farmer What are we going to do about it? Editorials Alumni Macdonald Locals advertising

This issue's agricultural articles pertain to preparing agricultural exhibits of field crops, agricultural development in Northern Ontario, the advantages of precooling fruit for long distance shipping, sourcing seed potatoes from Prince Edward Island, and maintaining milking machines. Economic articles address the necessity for the farmer to maintain accurate farm accounts, the profitability of efficient factory management, and the possible addition of economics and history to the college curriculum. The farm power column continues the article on utilizing electricity on the farm. Campus news reports on the O. A. C. alumni picnic in Kent County. The Macdonald Institute column provides humorous entries about domestic life. While the Alumni column contains alumni updates, and a listing of all O. A. C. graduates who have surnames beginning with the letters "R" and "S". The preparation of field crop material for exhibition Kapuskasing and Northern Ontario Precooling Niagara fruit Farm accounts Efficient factory management Prince Edward Island as a source for seed potatoes Milking machines and their care Economics and history: should the present course be expanded Farm power A better Y. M. C. A. Editorial College life Macdonald Alumni advertising

This issue begins with an editorial regarding the success of the Short Course. The Short Course provides men and women the opportunity to visit the College and investigate if they are interested in attending the College full-time. Agricultural articles pertain to the agricultural potential of Northern Ontario, Dr. Christie's address at Purdue University, Australian agriculture, and wages for English farm workers. Campus news reports the Christmas examination results, the results of the student livestock judging teams, and the athletic endeavors. A student shares a reminiscence of Old Johnston Hall and the various extracurricular activities held there. The Alumni Record provides alumni news. One alumni quipped about the Portico "the four pillars represent four long years at the College and the door leads to nowhere". The Macdonald Institute column comments on the annual Senior Party, the women's basketball games, and student activities. Editorial Agriculture in New Ontario The livestock team at Chicago The meat team at Chicago Good Old Johnston Scientific agriculture Dr. Christie addresses Purdue Conference From the land of Southern Cross Exchange scholarships offered to students The English farm worker's wages Alumni record Macdonald news The W. C. Blackwood Trophy O. A. C. sportsfolio Results of Christmas examinations, 1934 The tail of a monkey Canada's National Poultry Breeding Programme advertising

This issue begins with an article regarding immigration provided by the Department of Immigration and Colonization. The agricultural articles pertain to silage crops for Northern Ontario, the development of sweet clover as an annual crop, President Reynolds' address on the mission of the agricultural college, and the operation of seed drills. Other articles feature the English poet Alfred Noyes, and the educational system in Switzerland. Featured is an article that outlines the formation of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The focus of the campus news are the examination results and the short courses for the Mac Hall students and soldier's wives. The serialized wartime story titled "Apres la Guerre" is continued in this issue. The Alumni column contains a report of the Western Ontario O. A. C. Alumni Association, and alumni and alumnae updates. This issue does not contain a Macdonald column. Filling the manless land The spirit of Alfred Noyes Silage crops for Northern Ontario The mission of the agricultural college The educational system of Switzerland Coming - annual sweet clover The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Postmortem Farm power Editorial "Apres la Guerre" College life Athletics Alumni advertising

Journalist, Arthur Hawkesﾒ contribution to this issue is an article on the farmer as warrior and statesman. Agricultural articles pertain to the sheep industry in Northern Ontario, purchasing bees for apiculture, and a discussion on sweet clover at the Experimental Union meeting. Reviewed in this issue is the College's English Department suggestions of appropriate theatrical productions for rural communities. The serialized wartime story titled "Apres la Guerre" is continued in this issue. Campus news addresses the athletic activities, fundraising for the War Memorial fund, the Conversat and At Home promenades, and reports of the Students Christian Movement Conference and the Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union annual meeting. The Macdonald Institute column highlights the filming of a movie at Macdonald Hall and the Macdonald Institute, where the students "feel like movie stars". The Alumni column contains a listing of the Ontario Department of Agriculture agricultural representatives, and alumni and alumnae updates. The farmer as warrior and statesman The sheep industry in Northern Ontario The Nipigon Valley Buy your bees, like candy, by the pound The Two Brothers Sweet clover discussion at the "Union" Rural plays Editorial Macdonald "Apres la Guerre" College life Alumni Athletics advertising

This issue's articles contain a travel log of a trip through the Mediterranean, farming in Northern Ontario, a description of Irish agriculture, the profitability of wheat in Canada, and cultivating the English Gooseberry. The Poultry articles pertain to Ancona chickens and research from the O. A. C. poultry department. Campus news reports on the debate of using a nom de plume for examinations, the events of the Literary Society, the At Home promenade, local church receptions, and field day results. The Macdonald column includes a new student's impression of the college, the Y. W. C. A. reception, and the women's tennis tournament. Alumni news is available in the Alumni column. An attempt to record my impressions of a trip through the Mediterranean New Ontario Agriculture Agriculture on Ireland Experimental Wheat in Canada Horticulture The English Gooseberry Poultry Anconas for exhibition and utility Notes from the poultry department Editorial College Life Athletics Field day Alumni Macdonald First impressions of Macdonald Much ado about nothing Locals advertising

This expanded issue contains agricultural articles regarding Aberdeen Angus cattle, improving the profitability of poultry production, results of the O. A. C. livestock sale, neglect of the farm apple orchard, a report on the Conference of Potato Growers, and an outline of the stock judging trip by the senior class. Other articles include the advent of powered milk, how to increase Canada's food supply, the potential in farming in Western Canada, and famous Christmas days in Canadian history. This issue printed the winners of the O. A. C. Review's competition in short stories, poetry, photographs, and cartoons. Wartime articles include the rules and regulations of sending food to prisoners of war, and tile drainage during wartime. Campus news reports on the new Union Government's immigration bill, the success of the production of The Cricket on the Hearth, and the results of the athletic teams for rugby, baseball, basketball, and track. The reinstituted Query column answers agricultural queries. The Macdonald column reports on the creation of a chapter of the Daughters of the Empire, and women's tennis tournament results. The Alumni column is extensive in this issue with the listing of the Honor Roll, a list of the alumni killed in the war, and the military addresses of the seniors on active service. The Aberdeen Angus as a breed The personal factor in poultry-keeping Christmas Live stock sale at the O. A. C. Germs Christmas days famous in Canadian history Rules and regulations regarding the sending of food to prisoners of war Powdered milk Tile drainage in wartime Another side of greater efficiency The future of the farm apple orchard Report of Conference of Potato Growers and Specialists Notes on Western Canada Stock judging by fourth year "Ag." men Editorial Go, My Son! Alumni A Yule-tide Greeting College life Athletics Query Macdonald Locals

This summer issue highlights the women's graduation at the Macdonald Institute. Beginning this issue is a tribute to the late Professor Squirrell. Agricultural articles pertain to the genetics of dairy cattle breeding and observations on the fig. Other articles address the memorial gardens dedicated to leading Canadian agriculturalists and equating an animal's metabolism to an engine. Student contributions include articles on the differences in university systems between English and Canada, and a travel diary regarding the Yukon. The literary section addresses the Canadian painting loan collection from the National Gallery. Campus news pertains to the conferences held on campus, the acquisition of a champion Shorthorn bull, and a short story about the jinx of a cat on a ship. The Macdonald Institute column is devoted to the women's examination results and commencement exercises. Alumni news reports on the June alumni reunions on campus and alumni updates. Of interest is the initiation of an O. A. C. father's and son club to recognize the subsequent generations of O. A. C. alumni. Professor W. Squirrell Deep and well ribbed-up Memorial to leaders in agriculture opened at experimental farm Cambridge what! what! Loose leaves A glimpse of the Yukon Literary section Letters to the editor College life Round the barns Our Bill Concerning Two Cats Macdonald news Alumni news advertising

This issue's articles address methods of pruning of apple trees, a warning to prevent forest fires, how mosquitoes have effected history, apiculture in Northern Ontario, the propagation of turnips, and a report on visiting a commercial greenhouse. Poultry articles consist of profiting from crate feeding chickens and instructions for raising young chicks. The effects of the war are evident in two articles regarding the problem of finding suitable employment for the returning soldiers, and the need for producing more quality horses. Campus news features the examination results of the students. The Macdonald column recounts the New Short Course Class initiation. The Alumni column consists of news of alumni who have enlisted in the war, obituaries, and that the honour roll now contains the names of 470 students. Summer pruning the young apple orchard Thrift in forest fires Literary pests Mosquitoes Honey sources of Northern Ontario Turnips Quality chicken meat Raising young chicks at the O. A. C. Thirty acres of glass Returned soldiers and land settlement Legal requirements fro fruit packages to be enforced Editorial Alumni College life Macdonald Locals Increase your profits from horses

Several articles in this issue address the debate regarding the O. A. C. having a separate Board of Governors from the University of Toronto. The students of the Class of 1929 write most of the articles in this issue with topics ranging from the Experimental Farm System to clover as a silage crop. The column regarding the National Federation of Canadian University Students is continued in this issue. The editorial comments on the ferocity of the St. Patrick's Day tie fight. While the campus news reports on the various banquets, athletic activities, and the activities of the O. A. C. C. O. T. C. (Canadian Officers' Training Corps). The Alumni column provides a meeting report on the proposed changes to the Board of Governors and an update of alumni activities. The Macdonald Institute column includes an article on hygiene, and alumnae updates. Wander-thirst The Experimental Farm System of Canada Road making in Northern Ontario The N. F. C. U. S. Sweet clover as a silage crop Plantation Days The tractor as a means of reducing crop production costs "Peace" Editorial English Department notes and news College life Athletics Alumni Macdonald Locals advertising

Continued in this month's issue are photographs of Mills Hall. Highlighted in this issue is a summary of the summer courses offered at the College and a comparison to previous years. Agricultural articles pertain to livestock in Northern Ontario, the arrival of the Mediterranean fruit fly, utilizing fertilizer to enhance tobacco production in Norfolk County, and the success of the student judging team. Campus news reports on the demolition of the Old Residence, Christianity on campus, and the social events for the students. The News and views column contains articles on the advantages of tobacco crops, poisonous wild fruit, and egg size in the poultry industry, Canadian lamb, and propagating perennials. The Macdonald Institute column provides a sketch story on working at a summer hotel in Muskoka, and accounts of the Mac Hall societies. While the Alumni column provides alumni updates. Live stock in Northern Ontario Summer courses at the O. A. C. The bad new immigrant Eastern States Exposition Tobacco fertilizer experiment Editorial Do you know? College life News and views Letters to the Editor Athletics Macdonald Alumni advertising