Famerettes may finally get their due.
Meaford council passed a motion at its meeting Monday to ask the federal and provincial governments to take steps to increase the visibility of commemoration of the Farmerettes’ contributions during World War II.
The municipality will also request the Department of Canadian Heritage and Ontario Ministry of Education “to incorporate the history and contributions of the Farmerettes into elementary and secondary school curricula across Canada.”
The Farmerettes were young women who volunteered during the Second World War to ensure food production for Canada and the Allied forces, according to various sources. There were around 40,000 women who contributed, working on fruit and vegetable farms.
Councillor Rob Uhrig says he brought this motion because he spoke to prominent community members who had never heard of the Farmerettes.
Councillor Tony Bell adds the Meaford Museum should also have a display recognizing volunteer women during the Second World War.