YORKTON - Farmers can now directly help preserve some of the local agricultural history.
The Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society has launched a campaign focused on farmers in the region, to pay tribute to their farms in recognition of charitable donations to the Mill’s capital campaign.
“As construction work is set to begin this winter, our aim is to raise the remaining 20 per cent of our capital requirements,” said capital campaign chair Terry Tyson via release. “This program provides an opportunity for farmers to establish a lasting legacy for their family farms while also helping us achieve our ag-advocacy mission.
“Most farmers get the work done and don’t go around tooting their own horns. But they have so much to be proud about, and we would love to celebrate them and their farms on our walls and our website.
“We believe we need farmers and their agri-food production now more than ever. That’s why we think this program is such a perfect fit.”
To support the Legacy Farm Campaign, participating farmers are able to contribute directly to the Heritage Society, or through grain delivery settlements at many of our area elevators and processors.
Donations can take place all at once or can be made over time. Details about the pay-as-you-deliver option are available at participating locations.
In recognition of a $3,000 donation, the farm will be honoured on the yorktonflourmill.ca website. Farmers can provide photographs and a short write up to be featured online. In recognition of a $5,000 donation, the farm will be honoured both online and inside the new facility with an 11” x 17” framed photo, and plaque featuring the write up.
“This will create a fitting and lasting tribute to family farms in the Interpretive Station at the Mill, a space dedicated to building connections between society and our agricultural roots,” said Tyson.
