The Rural Voice, 1988-11, Page 20PICK OF THE CROP!
TEN OF THE SEXIEST FARMERS IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO
After taking a rather — well, highly — unscientific poll, Rural Voice staff compiled
a list of the 10 sexiest farmers in southern Ontario. If Chatelaine magazine could do
it, we figured, why couldn't we? It wasn't an easy chore, however, as interviewer
Bob Reid notes, because agriculture produces more than its share in this field. It also
produces more than its share of good sports, and we thank the top ten for their sense
of humour — another quality found in abundance in the countryside.
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by Bob Reid
hen one searches for
adjectives to describe
farmers, the list usually
'ncludes honest, hard-working, ver-
satile, dedicated .... Rarely does the
word "sexy" appear in any attempt to
capture the essence of the agricultural
man.
This oversight has been apparent
for a long time, yet it is hard to
imagine who on the face of this good
green earth are sexier than farmers.
Whether you consider the face of a
cash cropper tanned and windblown
from hours spent in the open fields,
the strong but gentle hands and
demeanour of a dairy farmer, or the
muscular body of a livestock farmer
who has handled countless bales
of hay, no profession boasts more
individuals with sexy traits. Farmers
have the looks to satisfy any taste, and
any sensitivity as well.
This is the result of working
closely with nature and family as well
as having a genuine concern for the
needs of others. During evening con-
versations of farm couples, you will
rarely hear the phrase "Not tonight,
dear, I have a headache," although you
might hear "Not tonight, dear, I have
another meeting."
The strong, self-sufficient nature
of farmers, combined with morals as
straight and upstanding as a row of
corn, produce the type of individual
perfect for the cover of a Harlequin
romance: a bolt -upright figure on a
hilltop staring in to the distance, a
beautiful woman looking admiringly
into his intelligent, knowing eyes.
The sexy side of farmers has been
ignored longer than a squeaky hinge
on a back -kitchen door. No longer! A
recent poll taken by Rural Voice staff
has revealed 10 of the sexiest farmers
in southern Ontario whose attributes
make them obvious choices. With the
fine array of candidates available, the
difference between the 10 selected
from the top 20 finishers and the also-
rans was infinitesimal. Those making
this year's list are pictured below.
GRANT McCOMB
Grant McComb admits that win-
ning a place on the list of 10 sexiest
farmers in southern Ontario is going to
change his life. "I will have to dress
sharper when I go out to meetings now
... to keep up the standards."
The 33 -year-old beef farmer has
already set standards that most men
would have difficulty attaining. His
outgoing nature allows him to
converse freely at the many meetings
he attends on behalf of the Ilderton
Beef Committee and other industry -
related gatherings. "I don't like sitting
in a corner."
When not at a meeting or busy
farming, Grant enjoys watching his
children at baseball games or at the
beach — but probably no more than
female beachgoers enjoy watching
him watch his children.
Always sensitive to the feelings
of those around him, the R. R. 2,
Denfield farmer was concerned about
how his agricultural associates would
react to his latest award.
Grant and wife Lonnie have two
girls.
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