Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers to be honoured at national event

The Ontario OYF Region is hard at work preparing to host Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ National Event in Niagara Falls. The event will take place at the Hilton Fallsview from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4.

“We’re thrilled to be able to showcase the beauty of our region at this years’ national event,” says Regional Chair Cory Van Groningen. “We want to invite everyone to come and take part in all that the Niagara region has to offer. We’ve included a variety of opportunities to explore the region and take advantage of this years’ beautiful location.”

Every year this event brings recognition to outstanding farm couples in Canada between 18 and 39 years of age who have exemplified excellence in their profession while fostering better urban-rural relations. Seven entrepreneurial farm couples from across Canada chosen from their home regions will present highlights of their operations at the national event. This year’s honourees include:

Brian & Jewel Pauls, Chilliwack BC
Shane & Kristin Schooten, Diamond City AB
Dan & Chelsea Erlandson, Outlook SK
Jason & Laura Kehler, Carman MB
Adrian & Jodi Roelands, Lambton Shores ON
Dominic Drapeau & Celia Neault, Ste-Françoise-de-Lotbinière QC
Andrew & Jennifer Lovell, Keswick Ridge NB

“The event includes everything from a thought provoking forum, the regional honouree presentations and a gala where we will announce the national OYF winners,” says Program Manager Carla Kaeding.

Pre-registration is required to attend the OYF event – forum/lunch/presentation are $50 per person, awards gala are $100 per person, a forum/lunch/presentations/awards gala are $125 per person. Tickets can be ordered at www.oyfcanada.com.