Busy time for Junior Farmers

By Nic Willemsma

April has been a busy month for the Essex Kent Junior Farmers. They started the month holding a slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign exchange at the Essex Peavey Mart on April 2, where farmers could bring their old, beat-up signs and get a shiny new one for only $5. Thanks to support from the Essex County Federation of Agriculture, the group was able to replace 38 signs.

The second outing was a social event in London on April 9 where they joined members from the Huron-Perth and Middlesex clubs for an afternoon of bowling and socializing.

The third event was the monthly meeting, followed by some axe throwing and dinner in Chatham.

Junior Farmers Ian Pollard (left) and Alex Richardson took part a sign exchange where farmers could bring in damaged slow moving vehicle signs and trade them in for new ones.

Submitted photo

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

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

For more information on JFAO, email Essex-kentjb@gmail.com, find them on Facebook or Instagram, or go to jfao.on.ca