BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County Beef Farmers are proud of our community’s strong roots in agriculture and want to encourage our youth to consider a future in this industry.
Starting this spring, the Aspiring to Agriculture Award will be awarded during Grade 8 graduation ceremonies right across Bruce County. Staff at each of the 22 schools will choose a student that shows interest and aptitude in agriculture.
“The Beef Farmers want to celebrate the students that are interested in growing, interested in working with animals, interested in all the roles that keep our industry rolling,” says Mike Jaffray, president of the Bruce County Beef Farmers. “Agriculture is vital to our economy and we want students with an interest in ag to be recognized and applauded for that. It’s a field that has lots of job opportunities waiting for them.”
The Bruce County Beef Farmer’s vision is that beef farming in Bruce County is socially, economically, and environmentally viable for future generations. Directors are looking forward to attending graduation ceremonies (when possible) and shaking the hands of the next generation.
The Bruce County Beef Farmers represent the beef farmers of Bruce County locally, regionally, provincially, and nationally. They host an annual beef barbecue on the third Friday of July to raise funds to support their agricultural community and promote beef.
For more information about the Aspiring to Agriculture Award, or this year’s big 50th BBQ, please contact brucecountybeeffarmers@gmail.com.
