Farming a bounty.

• Position: Economic impact farming - Brief Article

Officials with the Rainy River Future Development Corp. in Fort Frances say the economic impact farming has on the area is often underestimated. In terms of revenues, farming comes behind only forestry and tourism in the region, and is driven primarily by beef cattle. The region's cattle industry has increased from about 10,000 head of cattle to about 13,000 head of cattle in the last four years, each of which sells for about $1,000. Throughout the region...