The Comber Fair

Here are our 2024 recipients:

Mackenzie Anderson, Ridgetown

• First year Fanshawe College in Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology-Management
• Aspires to have own general contracting business to build livestock barns, machinery sheds, grain bins and homes along with general maintenance and repairs
• Hopes to become 4H leader to share love of agriculture and woodworking

Trenton DeCook, Muirkirk

• First year Lakeland College in Crop Technology
• Aspires to study biotechnology and genetics in agriculture to improve efficiency of growing food and precision agriculture as well to learn the technology involved in satellite guided tractors and soil analyzing field sensors
• Hopes to share knowledge of latest innovations with farmers to enhance both their productivity and profitability

Aiden Dendooven, Stoney Point

• First year Masters at University of Guelph in Masters of Science in Plant Agriculture
• Aspires to become a Certified Crop Advisor by writing both the Ontario and International exams in order to continue field research on such things as phosphorus and potassium application rates
• Hopes to help growers with information as a crop consultant

Kylie Dow, Tilbury

• Second year University of Guelph in Bachelor of Science, Major in Biological Science, Minor in Business
• Aspires to do crop science and soil research using biology and technology to develop sustainable farming methods while increasing productivity and reducing environmental impact
• Hopes to use business studies to understand market trends and provide innovative solutions to challenges faced by farmers

Mason Fittler, Kingsville

• Second year University of Windsor in Mechanical Engineering
• Aspires to become a mechanical engineer to improve quality of farm machinery with better structural and mechanical designs as well as better sensors, vision and programming to raise level of efficiency among farmers
• Hopes to share his engineering and robotic knowledge by mentoring others to inspire them to pursue education in agriculture and engineering to continue innovations

Erin Masterson - Foster, Chatham

• Second year University of Guelph in Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management
• Aspires to focus on soil health and GIS (georgraphic information system) mapping to help farmers be more economically viable with better food production while being environmentally friendly
• Hopes to farm with family to continue the family tradition of providing food for communities

Abigail Pepper, Merlin

• Second year at Olds College in Agriculture Management with Major in Production
• Aspires to work in the crop retail sector of agriculture after spending the summer as an intern at a local agribusiness and to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Sciences
• Hopes to continue involvement with 4H and help farmers in South West Ontario make agriculture more sustainable

Grace Unholzer, Kingsville

• First year Michigan State University in Animal Science Bachelor Degree
• Aspires to pursue Veterinary College to obtain a Doctorate Degree in Veterinary Science to then set up a medical practice in Essex County for large animals
• Hopes to be a role model for women in agriculture as other female leaders have influenced her to proudly lead the industry with innovation.

Nickolas Wright, Harrow

• Second year, University of Guelph in Biological Engineer Co-op
• Aspires to make fruits and vegetables have longer shelf life while maintaining their nutritional value in environmentally friendly packaging
• Hopes to design and analyze sustainable ways to produce safe and abundant food and manage agriculture and food waste