East Garafraxa Lavender Farm Recognized at 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards

East Garafraxa lavender farm recognized at 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards

The founder and owner of a 250-acre lavender and sunflower farm in East Garafraxa was recently recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).

East Garafraxa farm recognized at 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards

Written By Sam Odrowski LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The founder and owner of a 250-acre lavender and sunflower farm in East Garafraxa was recently recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Julie Thurgood-Burnett of Hereward Farms was presented with an Honoury Mention in the Women in Excellence in Agriculture category at OMAFRA’s 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards in November. “I’m truly honou…

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