David Gillespie named Agricultural Ambassador at UPA anniversary celebration

David Gillespie named Agricultural Ambassador at UPA anniversary celebration

The Union des Producteurs Agricoles (UPA) Outaouais-Laurentides branch recently celebrated their 60th anniversary at the Chateau Montebello, and l’Isle-aux-Allumettes farmer David Gillespie was honoured with the Agricultural Ambassador award for his work on agritourism. [Disclosure: Gillespie also serves as the Vice-President of CHIP 101.9’s board of directors.]

Gillespie said that he’s been involved in agriculture for his entire adult life, having graduated from Macdonald College in 1981. He said his work in agri-tourism and the links that he’s established with other regions were the reasons he thought he was chosen.

Gillespie added that in addition to the 60th anniversary of the local branch of the UPA, this year also marks the union’s 100th year in existence. He said that he even got the chance to speak with the UPA’s President Martin Caron.