The cumulative effort of local farmers, businesses and private donators came through for the second straight year for area elementary school milk programs on June 22. Maplevue Farms hosted a World Milk Day event on June 1 in conjunction with The Ranch 100.1FM, promoting the importance and necessity of dairy diets for growing children. New Morning Holsteins from the Monkton area donated a Holstein calf to the initiative, which was won by Listowel’s Wayne Hamilton; he in turn donated the calf for auction, which was conducted by David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd. Following three re-donations, the calf sale garnered $4,750 for the cause. Pictured, from left: Ranch General Manager Nick Cadotte, promotion winner and donator Wayne Hamilton, Maplevue Farms co-owner Dave Johnston, and New Morning Holsteins’ Dennis, Nicole and Dallas Noom. (Dan McNee photo)
PERTH COUNTY – For the second straight year, the cumulative effort of local farmers, businesses and private donators came through in fine style for area elementary school milk programs. Maplevue Farms north of Britton hosted a World Milk Day event on June 1 in conjunction with The Ranch 100.1FM, promoting the importance and necessity of…
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