10 / April 2023 County Sustainability Group Offers Bursaries for inputs and prioritizes re- Organic and Ecological Farmers newable energy sources. Our group recognizes (Continued from page 8) the importance of farmers and agriculture to our rural community and province. In particular, we are grate- ful for sustainable farmers who are doing their utmost to protect the health of the land and all living creatures by implementing best prac- nouncing the 4th year for our Bursary for PEC Ecological & Organic Farmers. Certifica- tion not required.) $1000 will be awarded annually by the end of May to a farmer in Prince Edward County who best demonstrates the values of eco- logically sound, sustainable farm practices which regenerate soil health, protects vital resources such as water and biodiversity, reduces the need for synthetic At The Milford Fair Grounds Saturday April 8th. 2023 4tam SHARP! «. Separate hunt area for children aged 3 and under FOR TH, ie) oe ie. So, ie \: i 4 F yO Aq e by PRIZES FOR BEST EASTER COSTUME | Categories: Roamer (up to 3 years old) } a Adult | HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES | The South Marysburgh Mirror tices. We want this award to demonstrate our grati- tude and help their long term success in the very challenging occupation of farming. Farmers feed cities and provide us all with nu- tritious food that far too often is taken for granted. We acknowledge, with this bursary, the challenges faced by young farmers just starting out in ecological and organic farming or try- ing to maintain or expand an existing operation. This is an expensive undertaking and not for the faint of heart. Every little bit can help, perhaps going to- wards new seeds, green- houses, equipment, soil revitalization, irrigation, livestock, land leases, re- newable energy or any number of important as- pects of modern organic farming. Applicants should demonstrate an under- standing of the goals of Ecological Farmers of On- tario (EFAO). Candidates should submit their appli- cation letters by the end of April, describing their rea- sons for being considered for this award to Don Ross at Awinner will be selected and award money present- ed by the end of May. If no suitable candidates come forward, the award money will carry forward. Ongoing funding for our bursary will be generated by proceeds from our an- nual CSG Rain Barrel & Composter Sale held on the final Saturday of May (see ).