September 19, 2026
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Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Ontario minister of rural affairs, is pleased to celebrate the inaugural Rural Ontario Week at the Bruce County International Plowing Match and Rural, located just west of Walkerton, from Sept. 22-26.
Rural Ontario Week is a celebration of what makes rural Ontario strong: families who put down roots, businesses that invest for the long-term that strengthen the local economy, and communities that continue to find new ways to grow and create opportunity. Rural families and businesses are creating jobs, investing in their communities and building opportunities for the next generation, to help ensure that rural Ontario remains vibrant, resilient and ready to grow.
“People are making a difference every day in our local rural communities by creating opportunities and helping build a stronger rural Ontario,” said Thompson. “I really hope communities and municipalities across the province recognize this amazing opportunity to celebrate what makes their community so special in rural Ontario.”
While at the IPM, Thompson will be participating in the following activities:
Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Kick-off to the IPM - Opening Ceremonies
Wednesday, Sept. 23 - Recognizing International Year of the Woman Farmer recipients - Thompson will host the event at the Grain Farmers of Ontario VIP Tent to recognize and thank 10 women farmers from Huron and Bruce counties for all they do in the spirit of farming in Huron-Bruce, and the support they provide to rural communities
For more information on the IPM, the full event schedule, location details, or to learn more about rural affairs ministry initiatives or Rural Ontario Week, visit the following links:
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