A special agricultural event for local students in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) was held recently in Listowel. Article content

The event, called Tractors, Tailgates and Tough Talks, was attended by Specialist High Skills Major Ag students from Clinton, Listowel, Mitchell and Wingham. Article content

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The Listowel Ag Society hosted the event at the ag hall in Listowel.

Ag Society president Caroline van der Heiden said it is important to showcase ag careers for students.

“We want them to see how viable agriculture is in our community and around the province and country. There’s more to it than just farming, there’s a vast array of employment opportunities,” she said.

Many employers participated, including Equipment Ontario, Premie

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