ROCKWOOD, ONT. (September 15, 2021) – 4-H Ontario is hosting a silent auction for a 2021 Honda Foreman TRX520 from Kitchener Waterloo Honda. The 2021 Honda ATV was generously donated to 4-H Ontario by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). Bidding for the ATV opens September 15 and will conclude on October 12 at 7 p.m.
“4-H Ontario is very grateful for OFA’s donation and their continued support of our organization and all the 4-H’ers across the province,” says Christine Oldfield, Executive Director, 4-H Ontario. “The funds raised from the auction will go towards upcoming provincial programming.”
The 2021 Honda Foreman TRX520 valued at $9,499, combines impressive handling with exceptional efficiency to tackle any terrain. The bidding for the 2021 Honda ATV will begin at $3,500. The winner of the auction will also receive gift cards for a safety package including items like a helmet and fluorescent jacket.
“OFA is proud to support 4-H Ontario, an organization that has played a key role in many future farmers’ lives. The motto of Head, Heart, Hands and Health is as relevant as ever in our rural communities,” said Peggy Brekveld, OFA President. “We encourage our members to support agriculture’s next generation of leaders by participating in the auction.”
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About 4-H Ontario
4-H Ontario is a non-profit positive youth development organization that builds youth as leaders within their communities and assets to the world. With roots in rural Ontario, today it is open to youth of all backgrounds across the province. 4-H youth ages 6–21 and screened, engaged volunteer leaders come together to learn about selected topics through fun hands-on activities and mentorship. There are also provincial camps, conferences, competitions, and national and international travel opportunities available to further develop skills in leadership, business, self-confidence and more. 4-H provides youth with a place they can be involved, accepted, valued and heard while developing valuable skills for leadership and life.
For more information, please contact:
Laura Goulding, Manager, Communications, 4-H Ontario
519.803.5026, communications@4-hontario.ca
About the OFA
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is the largest general farm organization in Ontario, representing 38,000 farm families across the province. As a dynamic farmer-led organization based in Guelph, the OFA works to represent and champion the interests of Ontario farmers through government relations, farm policy recommendations, research, lobby efforts, community representation, media relations and more. OFA is the leading advocate for Ontario’s farmers and is Ontario’s voice of the farmer.
For more information, please contact:
Tyler Brooks, Director of Communications and Stakeholder Relations, OFA
519-821-8883 ext. 218, tyler.brooks@ofa.on.ca