Meet the 2018 Farm Women of the Year

The Farm Women’s Conference & Awards celebrated 35 years of recognizing rural women for their contributions to agriculture, community and their families.

Each year a Modern Farm Woman of the Year and a Pioneer Farm Woman of the Year award are presented. They are nominated to receive the awards by neighbours, friends, family members or co-workers who feel their contributions are noteworthy.

THIS YEAR’S WINNERS

Sue Crest of the Rochester region was awarded the 2018 Modern Farm Woman of the Year Award.  READ MORE ABOUT SUE

Ruth Grygus who farms near Atmore was recognized with the 2018 Pioneer Farm Woman of the Year Award.  READ MORE ABOUT RUTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The event was attended by 200 people and benefited from the generosity of sponsors, the talents of presenters and entertainment and some really great food!

Thank you to all who attended and helped us celebrate rural women!