OFA recognizes five young agricultural leaders at annual convention

GUELPH ON  – Five young people currently pursuing future careers in agriculture have each won a bursary of $2,000 from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). The undergraduate, postgraduate and apprenticeship awards were presented at the OFA’s Annual General Meeting in Toronto earlier today.

The OFA has long awarded post-secondary bursaries to three undergraduate students, but last year marked the first year the program was expanded to include an apprenticeship and a postgraduate, veterinary or leadership development program winner as well.

“This year’s winners are defined by their passion for agriculture, their commitment to their communities and their drive to build strong futures for themselves, their families and our industry as a whole,” says Peggy Brekveld, OFA President. “We are honoured to recognize their accomplishments with these bursaries and support them as they work to achieve their goals.”

The bursary program is open to applicants who live in Ontario and are OFA members or the child or employee of an OFA member. Applications are judged based on demonstrated leadership skills, involvement in the community, and varied accomplishments in both school and the agriculture industry.