Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 5238 FOCUS - OCTOBER 2016 Tickets are now available and selling quickly for the third annual Celebrate Agriculture Gala to be held Thursday October 27 at the Royal Ashburn Golf Course. This evening event will offer a unique opportunity to celebrate Durham’s agricultural roots. Those in the agri- culture community are invited to come out and enjoy de- licious food, a silent and live auction and a chance to con- nect with friends in the community. The entertaining and enthusiastic Dr. Tim Henshaw will share James Heriot style stories of his experiences working as a veterinarian and entertain the audience. The always entertaining Carl Phoenix will act as auctioneer for a sure to be fun live auc- tion featuring a great selection of items to compliment the sizeable silent auction items. A special feature of the evening will be Agricultural Awards recognizing outstanding contributions in Durham Region agriculture in the categories of: Family Farm Award, recognizing an intergenerational farm family; Spirit of Agriculture Award, recognizing an individual or organizationthatchampionsagricultureandaLeadership award, recognizing an outstanding young farmer under the age of forty. The Durham Farm Connections Celebrate Agriculture Gala will benefit agricultural awareness efforts in Durham Region. Through the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, Durham Farm Connections delivers educational programs to improve the understanding and awareness of agricul- ture in Durham Region. Local businesses are welcomed to sponsor the Celebrate Agriculture event to help show their support of the importance of Durham’s agricultural sector. Join us for a night to Celebrate Agriculture in Durham Region by ordering your tickets, $50 per person. Visit www.durhamfarmconnections.ca/event/gala/ for more information or email info@durhamfarmconnections.ca. For tickets contact Karen Yellowlees, 905-986-0657, yellowlees@xplornet.com Tickets are now available for Celebrate Agriculture in Durham Region on October 27 Celebrate Agriculture Gala in DuRhAm RegiOn BUICK GMC BUICK GMC B U I C K G M C B U I C K G M C 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 905-985-8474 www.gusbrownportperry.com