By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com
The Bank of Montreal (BMO) in partnership with the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) released a list of 26-farm families who were nominated by their local plowmen’s branch to be in the running for the 2014 Farm Family Awards. A full list of nominees can be found here.
Out of the 26-candidates, 10-families will receive the 2014 BMO Family Farm Award. Winners will be selected by a provincial committee through an application process completed by the families. The paperwork process offers nominees the opportunity to share a little bit about their farming operation and highlight their community involvement. In the past, intergenerational farming operations have proven victorious.
Honourees will be treated to a day at the International Plowing Match (IPM) to be held in Ivey, Ont., (Simcoe County) from September 16 – 20, 2014. Families will receive VIP passes to certain IPM events, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and participate in a professional family photograph session where they will receive a one-of-a-kind farm gate plaque. The 26-nominees will also receive recognition at their local plowing match.