Ontario is celebrating its rich agricultural heritage by honouring farm families and communities who have been connected to agriculture for more than 150 years.
Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, was at Bargeolane Farms in Peterborough County today to pay tribute to the dedicated women and men who are the cornerstones of Ontario's agricultural sector.
The Barr family, whose members have been farming in Warsaw for more than 150 years, are among the recipients of an Ontario150 commemorative farm sign, which acknowledges their contributions to the province's heritage, economy, culture and social fabric. The program also honours the contributions of Indigenous communities, who for more than a millennium have engaged in agriculture and food harvesting in Ontario.
Helping people celebrate Ontario's culture and history is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives.
Source: News.Ontario