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The Rural Voice, 2004-07, Page 54PTCF'T'1HI PCFA Office - R.R.Fax: #1519-, S -t Marys229-6269, ONEmail: N4X 104 Ph: 519-229-8866Website: or 1-866-829-8866 perth@ofa.on.ca ofa.on.ca/perth County Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER Rotary career edge program Explore careers in agriculture. horticulture and the environment at Ridgetown. Ontario August 22 - 25. Agriculture, horticulture and the environment are being promoted to Ontario's youth by Ridgetown College, University of Guelph, and the Ridgetown Rotary Club through a program called Rotary Career Edge. The Rotary Career Edge program is offering a 3 1/2 -day event in late August for a maximum of 110 students entering grades 11 or 12. who are interested in exploring careers in agricultural, horticultural or environmental fields. Youth participants will be travelling to local businesses to discover Ontario's exciting and plentiful career opportunities. The program has been offered for several years each time bringing positive feedback. There are several options available for sponsorship: interested participants can approach their local Rotary Club, agricultural or farm organization, local commodity board, High School Special Student Funds, parents or self sponsorship, or a combination of various supporters. Last year Perth County Federation of Agriculture helped sponsor four youths to attend this program. The registration deadline is July PERTH COUNTY FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE DIRECTORS' MEETING July 22, 2004 8:00 p.m. Rostock Hall (former Ellice Township Hall) Rostock ST. MARYS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY presents FARMERS DAY Friday, July 23 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. St. Marys Community Centre Program to include a variety of speakers on current agricultural topics. Lunch supplied - Beef on a Bun - $5 RSVP to Sheila at 349-2768 by July 10 50 THE RURAL VOICE ' The Rural Voice is provided to OFA Members in Perth County by the PCFA. 23, 2004. The registration fee remains at $249 covering the costs of meals, refreshments, accommoda- tions, and all program travel and activities. If you are interested in attending or know of a youth who would be call the program co- ordinator today for more details. at 519-674-1597.0 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FAIRS 2004 Listowel Fair July 15-18 St. Marys Fair July 22-25 Palmerston Fair August 20-22 Mitchell Fair 150th Anniversary September 3-5 Kirkton Fair September 10-12 Tavistock Fair September 10-12 Milverton Fair September 17 Stratford Fair September 23-25