Volunteers help bring agriculture to life at Aggie Days

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Calgary, Alta. (Rural Roots Canada) – For over 40 years, Aggie Days has brought the farm to the city during the Calgary Stampede, and volunteers play a huge role in making it happen.

For Heather Mills of Bar HD Farms near De Winton, Alberta, giving back while helping connect the next generation to agriculture and teaching kids where their food comes from is what’s important.

“We come out to help every year with Aggie Days because I’ve got young kids and they’ve really started to get into the whole 4-H, and I think it’s really important to teach our youth about agriculture and also being able to give back to the community,” says Mills.

Mills has been volunteering with the Calgary Stampede since 2009 and says including her son has made the experience even more meaningful.

At this year’s Aggie Days, the family brought their 4-H lambs to showcase.

“It’s been such a proud moment being a mom and seeing how much pride and dedication and showcasing what he’s learned over the years and being able to actually put that into perspective and teach others about it.”

Mills says the Calgary Stampede’s Aggie Days continues to play an important role in bridging the gap between agriculture and the public, ensuring the next generation understands and values the industry.

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