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
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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
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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