Feeling unappreciated?
Staff and volunteers at the Manitoba Farm and Rural Stress Line think that you are and that’s why they held a “Farmer Appreciation Day” in conjunction with Fraser Auction’s fall sale at Brandon in late October. More than 2,500 farmers came out to enjoy a free outdoor barbeque during the auction.
The event featured displays on health and wellness. A variety of information about the stress line’s services were distributed.
MCPA Director, Brian Sterling heard about the event and decided to volunteer.
His efforts even caught the attention of a Brandon Sun photographer and the shot made the front page of the next day’s paper.
“This was a really successful event,” Brian said. “I started flipping burgers, I kid you not, at 8:15 in the morning and went until about 3:00 in the afternoon. Who eats a burger at 8:30 a.m.?”
Farmers, that’s who. And we’re all really glad that they do.
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