This year marks the 172nd year for the Aberfoyle Agricultural Society.
Since 1840 the society has worked to increase the awareness of, and to improve the quality of agriculture, home crafts and the rural lifestyle, by presenting an annual Fall Fair to exhibit livestock, produce, home crafts, pets and equipment. It also assists in 4-H and Junior Garden Club activities.
One of Puslinch’s first community organizations, the society played a large part in the education and development of agriculture, home life and nutrition at a time when 80 per cent of the population was involved directly in agriculture and rural life.
Today, even though our agricultural and rural communities are decreasing in size, the society still has a strong grass roots base and supports the rural way of life.
The society has a board to direct its activities and an executive. Board members are elected annually by the membership.
There are working committees for light horse, heavy horse, tractors, crops, garden, home craft, 4-H and others.
Financing comes from donations: provincial, municipal, corporate and private, and from membership fees and fair admissions. The society has many members, representing all parts of the community of age groups, and interests.
We welcome new members and their ideas – not just Puslinch/Aberfoyle residents – and appreciate anyone supporting our aims and objectives. Go to our website: www.aberfoyleagriculturalsociety.com to learn more.
So, want a taste of country life? Come on out and be a part of history.
Don McKay is president of the Aberfoyle Agricultural Society.
