Junior Farmers members are working to secure the future with their own charity golf tournament on Aug. 13.
For over 66 years, Junior Farmers has shaped leaders and volunteers through its programming.
Members are working hard to maintain the organization for future generations. For the last decade, JFAO (Junior Farmers Association of Ontario) has been responsible for raising its own funds through charity events.
JFAO provides opportunities for young people age 15 to 29 of all backgrounds, but especially those in rural Ontario, to take on the challenge of exploring their individual talents and potential to develop personally while being involved in bettering their communities, networking, and having fun. JFAO’s mission is “To Build Future Rural Leaders Through Self-Help and Community Betterment.”
This year the JFAO will hold its annual charity golf tournament on Aug. 13 at Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club. The event sponsor is Scotiabank.
Prior to the tournament there will be a barbecue lunch provided, and registrants can take a try at JFAO’s own hit-the-implement contest. The tournament will begin at 12:30pm with a shotgun start and scramble format. There will be contests including closest to the bag of seed, best dressed team and a draw for the early bird registrants. Sponsorship opportunities are available for holes, contests, carts and lunch.
The funds raised will help JFAO with its signature provincial programs such as the longest running youth Leadership Camp in Canada, its agriculturally themed competition Autumn Profile, the culturally focused Sing Swing and as well as the organizations day to day operations. JFAO is thankful for the support of its members, donors and corporate sponsors including the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, the Canadian International Farm Show and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
For more information on JFAO or its golf tournament visit www.jfao.on.ca or call 519-780-5326.
