Linrich Farms earn recognition

Hays area farming operation Linrich Farms was crowned a 2019 Farm Family at this year’s Calgary Stampede.

Richard, Linda and the Huvenaars family were in attendance to accept their award at the Stampede.

Recognizing families who represent the true values of agriculture, Bank of Montreal and the Calgary Stampede are proud to recognize 19 southern Alberta families at this year’s BMO Farm Family Awards.

The 2019 chosen farm families were welcomed to Stampede Park for the 23rd annual awards to celebrate the contributions they have made to the agriculture industry and their community.

As leaders in Alberta’s agriculture industry, the winning farm families have deep-seated roots in their communities, a passion for farming and proud family legacies carried on through their day to day operations.

“BMO has a long history of supporting the agricultural community, and we are proud to honour these families and their contributions to the rural way of life that is the very heart of Canada,” said John MacAulay, BMO regional president, Prairies and Northwest Territories Division. “The BMO Farm Family Awards recognize the contributions made by Alberta farmers, from their deep roots in the community to the stewardship of the lands on which they work, and the values of hard work and commitment that they embody.”

“Congratulations to all the Farm Families. I’m proud of all their hard work and contributions to Alberta’s agricultural sector,” said Alberta Minister of Agriculture, Devin Dreeshen.

“Farm families demonstrate a great mix of family values and business acumen. . .”

Each Farm Family also received a personalized gate sign and an afternoon at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo.