Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece will host two open houses on Oct. 5, to celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week.
Bert Johnson, former MPP for Perth, introduced a bill, which was passed in 1998, to establish this week, recognizing the importance of agriculture to Ontario, its people and the province’s economy. Ontario Agriculture Week is celebrated each year during the first week of October.
“Agriculture means so much to us here in Perth-Wellington, to our economy and our way of life,” said Pettapiece. “I want to invite all constituents, especially our farmers, producers and their families, to celebrate with us.”
The agri-food industry contributes more than $33 billion to the Ontario economy and employs nearly 700,000 people. In Perth County, 20 per cent of all jobs are tied to agriculture. In Wellington County, agriculture represents in excess of $433 million in total gross farm receipts.
Pettapiece is planning two open houses on October 5 – one in Wellington County and one in Perth County.
The Wellington location will be the Arthur Public Library, 110 Charles Street, from 9:30am to 11:30am. The Perth open house will take place at the Mitchell Royal Canadian Legion (175 St. Andrew Street) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Anyone planning to attend is asked to RSVP by email to randy.pettapiece@pc.ola.org or by calling 1-800-461-9701.
