Proclamation – Ontario Agricultural Week, October 2 – 8, 2023

“Whereas the week of October 2 to 8, 2023 is recognized as Ontario Agriculture Week; and

Whereas Ontario Agriculture Week is a time to celebrate food and farming across the province, and all of the farm families and producers who work tirelessly to provide an abundance of nutritious local food in Ontario; and

Whereas Ontario farmers proudly grow and produce more than 200 different food commodities for local and international markets; 

Whereas agriculture and food are the largest contributor to the economy of Northumberland County;

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Mandy Martin, on behalf of Northumberland County Council do hereby proclaim the week of October 2 to 8, 2023 as ‘Ontario Agriculture Week’ in Northumberland County and encourage all citizens to support Ontario farmers by buying locally grown products.