The video was shared on Twitter by Andrew Buttigieg, Ontario Environment Minister Press Secretary, who roots are St Thomas, Ontario. His tweet said: “Here’s something you won’t see everywhere. Basically, the entire agricultural community in Elgin County came together to say THANK YOU to our front line health workers @stegh_cares! Simply amazing!” (Stegh_Cares is St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.)
Like many industries, the farming industry is experiencing several changes as a result of the pandemic. Dairy farmers and chicken farmers have seen reduced demand as a result of changes in consumer behavior (not being able to eat out), and some fruit and vegetable growers are experiencing labour shortages as bringing in foreign workers is currently challenging.
Despite these hardships, these farmers quickly banded together to show their support for health care workers.