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Interns in Action 
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Weronika Ziomek
McGill University, MBA student
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Hello
everybody,
My name is Weronika Ziomek (McGill) and I'm working with the Canadian
Nature Federation (CNF) - Pelee Island, Ontario. Transporting
myself to this enchanting little Island in the middle of lake Erie
was a little challenge of its own! This Island has a year-round population
of about 250, and in the summer it jumps up to about 1,000 (tourists
make up the difference). My project will undoubtedly affect most Islanders
in the long-run. CNF, with its local partner, is setting up a demonstration
farm on the Island, to farm sustainably.
They want to demonstrate to local farmers through example that a little
crop diversity can go a long way, not only benefitting the environment,
but also putting a few extra dollars back into each farmer's pocket.
This project has a large scope, encompassing the entire Island and
not this pilot project alone. The last makes this a very challenging
project since most conservation organizations focus only on saving
one bird species, for example, or on digging a new water well. My
task involves the writing of a business plan, some market analysis
and determining value-added crops and activities not only for our
farm, but also for other farmers who would be willing to take on a
new agricultural challenge (farming sustainably). I believe that this
project will open my eyes (better than any university textbook could!)
to the reality and implications of every phase in a non-profit, environmental
organization. I would like to thank all those who made it happen for
allowing me to take part in it. I wish all the interns a positive,
successful, challenging and eye-opening experience.
Sincerely,
Weronika Ziomek
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