Essex-Kent Junior Farmers Wrap Up a Busy Month of April

Past-President Nic Willemsma, President Derrick Leclair and Alex Richardson wrap up the monthly meeting and try their hand at axe throwing

April was a busy month for the Essex-Kent Junior Farmers!

We started the month holding a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign exchange at the Essex Peavey Mart on April 2nd, where farmers could bring their old beat-up signs and get a new shiny one for only $5.

Thanks to the support from the Essex County Federation of Agriculture, we were able to replace 38 signs.

Provincial Director Ian Pollard and Alex Richardson manage the desk at the SMV sign exchange

Our second event was a joint social event in London on April 9th. We joined members from Huron-Perth and Middlesex clubs for an afternoon of bowling and socializing.

We held our monthly meeting to finish the month, followed by some axe throwing and dinner at a local restaurant in Chatham.

Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario (JFAO) provides opportunities for young people aged 15-29 of all backgrounds, but especially those in rural Ontario.

One of 38 SMVs turned in during a recent event

Members can take on the challenge of exploring their individual talents and potential to develop personally while being involved in bettering their communities, networking and having fun.

Junior Farmers across the province have the opportunity to participate in exchanges with several countries, as well as provincial sport, cultural, and skills competitions.

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