FOCUS - DECEMBER 2017 57 4 FOCUS - JUNE 2015 procure 3:1 matching funds from the Canadian govern- ment – giving more bang for their buck. This project is supported by a core group of farmers, people from the community, local church congregations and rural families as well as a Toronto church who pro- vide monetary support in order to aid in fighting world hunger. Will McArthur from Farm Credit Canada presented the 2017 Spirit of Agriculture award to Floyd Evans, one of the two original organizers and Rob Ashton grandson of the late Donald Asling on behalf of the Epsom Utica Canadian Foodgrains Bank project. The Durham Farm Connections Celebrate Agriculture Gala benefits agricultural awareness efforts in Dur- ham 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. Farm Families (continued from page 55) For more information please contact: Brenda Metcalf, Chair of Celebrate Agriculture 905-263-2250 • info@durhamfarmconnections.ca Marilyn Pearce, Chair of Heritage Project 905-985-9250 • marilyn.pearce@sympatico.ca Karen Yellowlees, Awards Committee 905-986-0657 • drfagric@gmail.com Port Perry SmartCentre • 905-985-3223 M erry Christmas See us for handy and useful gifts for your Automobile Enthusiasts! Port Perry Auto Supply 16050 Old Simcoe Rd., Unit #1 Port Perry 905-985-8481 Port Perry Auto Supply Automobile Enthusiasts! Maggie and the gang