The pioneers first came to the

Picture: courtesy of Jane Mundy.

area because there was plenty of land to clear and plant. Early farmers in the area found the land to be poor, and clearing was hard work, so a lot of the settlers gave up and left. Those who remained managed to clear their land and began to farm. People would harvest everything they could, so they could survive off their crops. The most common products were grain, cattle, and sheep. Other things that were commonly farmed were turkeys, geese, chickens, potatoes, and other vegetables. The typical farm was about 100 acres, and most were about a half mile apart.

Picture: courtesy of Joe and Betty Moore.

As the years passed, many farms disappeared and farming became a hobby instead of a job. This was not true for the Kynoch community, which has always remained a farm area. The two were so different because there was a lot more work offered in Wharncliffe, especially when Hydro came. Today, a few small farms remain in the area, raising horses, chickens, goats and cattle, and growing vegetable gardens.

Picture: courtesy of Jane Mundy