Nominations are now open for the 2013 Outstanding Young Farmers Program within the Atlantic region. Nominees may be an individual, couple or managing partner/shareholder of a farm group. To qualify, the nominee must derive a minimum of two-thirds of their gross revenue from farming and not have reached the age of 40 as of January 1 in the year of competition. The Atlantic regional event for Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers program will be hosted in Moncton, NB on March 7-9, 2013 in conjunction with the Atlantic Farm Mechanization Show.
We desire to recognize excellence in Atlantic Canada so we are calling on you to help us showcase exemplary young farmers from our region. Nominations deadline is September 15, 2012. If it is your wish, Nominators will be highlighted at the Gala Banquet. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Bishop (Nominations Chair, OYF) rosetteholsteins@gmail.com or by calling (902) 532-2782.