For nearly 35 years now, the Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show has heralded the beginning of spring across this region. Farmers, those who work with them, and anyone who wants to check out the latest advancements in agriculture, annually turn out in large numbers. By all reports, the 2015 Farm Show on April 1 and 2 was a success once again, drawing an estimated 2,500 people to the PMD Arena Complex.
Through the efforts of the Kinsmen and the participation of exhibitors and the local community, the event has become the premier agricultural showcase in mid-western Ontario.
The economic impacts of the show are wide ranging, as it encourages support for local businesses and provides the Kinsmen with the means to contribute to a variety of community causes. The Cystic Fibrosis foundation also benefits, receiving $2.50 from every paid admission. The show also provides a great opportunity for area farmers to check out the latest services and technology, timed perfectly before they hit the fields for spring planting.
The show is a perfect fit with the agriculture-driven economy of this region and club members deserve all the accolades that come their way for the annual presentation of a top-calibre event.
