Amy Diesch places a bid in the McBride Farmers Institute silent auction for a small
farm scene hand-crocheted by Elaine Robson. Two-year-old Ayla was having a great
time pretending to eat the tiny vegetables and rearranging the scene so that the eggs
were with the chickens and the bucket of milk with the cow. The set was one of 65
silent auction items available for bids. Vanessa Foord, Research Climatologist North
Area also addressed the nearly 103 attendees of the event held on Saturday March
25th. Farmers Institute treasurer Chris Robson said that this was the first time they
have been able to hold the annual event since COVID and they hope to return to it as
a regular yearly event. The proceeds raised from the dinner and auction help support
the local Farmers Institute by helping cover the yearly operating and maintenance
costs. “It was a really good turn out,” said Robson. “I would like to thank everyone for
their support; all the attendees, vendors and volunteers.” /ANDREA ARNOLD
