There is only one week left to nominate someone for the 2012 Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ Program. Nominations must be received by Dec. 15.
Celebrating 32 years, the program is an annual competition recognizing farmers that exemplify excellence in their profession and promote the contribution of agriculture in rural Canada.
Demonstrating leadership in the agricultural industry, nominees are judged according to the progress made in their agriculture career, environmental and safety practices, crop and livestock production history, and financial and management practices. Contributions to the well-being of their community and province are also factors.
Eligible nominees may be individuals, couples or managing partners/shareholders of a farm group. To qualify, the nominee must derive a minimum of two-thirds of gross revenue farming and not have reached the age of 40 as of January 1 in the year of competition.
The 2012 winner will represent Ontario at the national awards program in Charlottetown in be selected at the Ontario regional event being held in Niagara Falls from March 26-28.
They will then represent Ontario at the national awards program, to be held in Charlottetown in November 2012.
Nomination forms are available at www.oyfontario.ca.
For more information contact Karen Daynard, Ontario coordinator at 519-836-2583.
