Milverton youth donates $1,000 to Perth County 4-H

From left, Melinda Scott of 4-H Ontario, Tammy Horn, president of the Perth County 4-H Association, donor Wyatt Westman-Frijters, who presented the $1,000 cheque, and his mother, Heather Westman. Contributed photo

By Gary West

The Perth County 4-H Association received an unexpected and welcome boost at its annual meeting last week thanks to the generosity of a young Milverton resident who believes strongly in the future of agriculture and the value of 4-H.

Wyatt Westman-Frijters, who has been closely connected to farming throughout his youth, won a Holstein heifer calf earlier this year through a contest hosted by Listowel’s radio station, The Ranch 101. The calf was later auctioned off during a charity sale at OLEX in Waterloo, where a syndicate of area dairy farmers bid generously in support of the cause.

With the impressive proceeds generated from the auction, Westman-Frijters has been quietly directing donations to several Perth County organizations. Last week, he chose to contribute $1,000 to the Perth County 4-H Association – a program he says plays an important role in shaping young people who are passionate about agriculture.

Westman-Frijters’ gesture underscores how community-minded youth continue to strengthen local agricultural programs and traditions, ensuring they remain vibrant for future generations.