The Wellington County Junior Farmers are excited to continue the Century Farm Sign Project.
The group is inviting interested individuals to come to the Elora OMAFRA office on Oct. 11 between 7:30 and 9:30pm or on Nov. 8 to the Drayton Agricultural Society Building between 7:30 and 9:30pm to sign up.
Families who have owned their farms for 100 years or longer are encouraged to participate.
In 1967, the Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario (JFAO) started the Century Farm Sign Project. The signs provide a unique opportunity to recognize the historical value of agricultural properties.
The Century Farm Sign program is managed by JFAO, and local clubs help administer the program. Sign costs are: $75 for the 100-year sign, $40 for add-on signs that are available for 125 years, 150 years, 175 years, and 200 years. Sign fees cover the cost of the program while supporting leadership development efforts with JFAO.
Qualifications:
– family must have owned the farm for 100, 125, 150, 175, or 200 consecutive years;
– a family member must still be living on the farm, and it must be an active operation within the family.
Property owners will find application forms and instructions on the Junior Farmers’ website: jfao.on.ca/resources/programs.
