Holland Marsh
![Alimentation Bio/Locale: Food grown close to where it is consumed, reducing shipping impacts and increasing freshness. Organic food is grown without pesticides (biocides), genetic modification or synthetic fertilizers. Minimally processed, with no chemicals or waxes added after harvesting. May include fair trade or direct trade practices. Alimentation Bio/Locale](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_3.gif)
![Habitat remarquable: Notable wildlife ecosystem or natural breeding area that may be rare or especially beautiful and rich. Habitat remarquable](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_82.gif)
![Economie Locale: An economic enterprise solely based within the community, not a national franchise or chain store. Locally owned and managed, sources goods locally and reduces impacts associated with shipping, but not necessarily a green business. Economie Locale](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_7.gif)
![Point de Vue: Favorite places to see what makes the community's environment special. Point de Vue](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_105.gif)
![Ressource d'écotourisme : Ecotourism focuses on local culture heritage, nature, social benefit, volunteering and education. Can include sites of interest, tours, a green hotel, hostel or eco-camping site or other urban or rural tourism site that promotes energy efficiency, conservation, awareness and local economic opportunities. Ressource d'écotourisme](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_12.gif)
Vue d'ensemble
The Holland Marsh is commonly referred to as Ontario’s ‘vegetable patch’ because of its incredible variety and copious amounts of fresh produce. Produce selections range from more traditional crops such as carrots (of course), onions and celery, to more diverse options like Chinese broccoli, Asian radish, and water spinach. The ability to grow and harvest these crops, which cumulatively amount to over $50 million worth of produce per year, results from a combination of dedicated farmers and incredible muck soil.
In the early 1900s, successful vegetation experiments by Professor William H. Day demonstrated that there was fertile muck soil on what was previously unoccupied Holland Marsh swampgrounds. The Holland Marsh Drainage Scheme, consisting of canals and dykes constructed around the Marsh, drained the swamp which exposed the fertile Marsh grounds that farmers have been using ever since.
Today, the Marsh System is governed by the Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Services Board. The Services Board was formed in 2007 in joint partnership with the Township of King and Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury with the mission to maintain and manage the Holland Marsh drainage system, to plan any future development for the Holland Marsh and tackle any possible environmental issues.
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