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Most settlers were farmers. They worked long days

and relied on the help of their families to keep the farm

running. Families tried to be as self-sufficient as possible

but would often help other families in times of need.

They also turned to people with special skills, such as

blacksmiths and coopers, as needed.

Farming in Upper Canada

The weather was a bit warmer in Upper Canada than it

was in Lower Canada. This helped farmers because it

meant there was a longer growing season. Settlers grew

many types of vegetables, including carrots, potatoes,

parsnips, beets, and onions. They also grew their own fruit,

such as apples. They raised livestock, such as cows, pigs,

chickens, ducks, and goats.

Boys and men would prepare the soil for planting. They

ploughed the fields and removed rocks. They used oxen

and horses to pull the ploughs. Then they planted the

seeds for crops.

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