Farmers from across Ontario came together to unveil the fifth annual Faces of Farming calendar. The calendar, produced by the Ontario Farm Animal Council (OFAC) and sponsored by many Ontario agribusinesses and commodity groups, celebrates the hard work, dedication and values of Ontario’s farming community.
This year’s calendar features a record number of Ontario farmers and farm families—45 in all. The unveiling was held in conjunction with the Ontario Harvest gala event.
Local farmer, Shawn McRae of Bainsville (Glengarry County), is Mr. September. Shawn, his wife and four young children farm with his parents in Eastern Ontario where they grow many specialty crops like soybeans for tofu, azuki beans, malt barley and milling oats. Making environmental improvements to his farm and protecting it for future generations is important to Shawn. He is extremely proud of his family’s care of the soil, water, woodlots and wetlands on their 800-acre property.
The 2010 Faces of Farming calendar shows the diverse nature of Ontario agriculture. This year’s farmers represent all sectors of agriculture – from traditional products like dairy, beef, chicken, pork, turkey, goats, soybeans and corn to more unique items like bison, cauliflower, azuki beans, peas, sunflowers and more. Participants also come from all corners of Ontario.
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