(Posted October 4, 2008)

Three years ago, the people of the Amherst region of Nova Scotia rallied to our union’s successful fight to block the then-Liberal government’s move to close the Nappan Experimental Farm.

The members of Agriculture Union Local 80058 recently repaid that support for the 143-year-old research facility with the donation of Grade A beef to Cumberland County’s food banks.

The source of the gift can be seen in the above photo – a 1,313-pound steer purchased by Local 80058 members. Local secretary-treasurer Julie Smith can be seen second from the right.

The photo below shows the delivery of the dressed and packaged beef to an area food bank: (from left to right) Local member Mike Wheaton, food bank coordinator Pat Wilson, Local member John Gallant, Local member Robin McIvor and Local president Traci Gowan.

Congratulations to all Local members for their generous donation to those most in need in their community.