IPM marks Year of the Woman Farmer

October 8, 2026 @ 7:49 amAgriculture, Mildmay Town Crier, News

Ontario’s Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunities Charmaine Williams, Huron-Bruce MPP and Ontario Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson and author Bonnie Sitter stand alongside several woman who are important figures in their agricultural community. Each woman is recognized for her strengths, given special awards on Sept. 23 at the Bruce County IPM. Tara Terpstra, one of the recipients, is absent from the day. (Emily Bowen photos)

WALKERTON – Ten women from Bruce County and the surrounding area were recognized for their contributions to agriculture and rural communities during a special ceremony at the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, as Ontario joined the global celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The recognition event took place Sept. 23…

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