2022 marks the 30th year of the annual Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Auction with proceeds going to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Since the first auction hosted by the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association (OVSGA) in 1992, more than $186,000 has been donated to CHEO.
This year, proceeds will be directed to CHEO’s Cardiology Unit, with matching dollars provided by Canadian Pacific (CP) who has partnered with CHEO in support of children’s cardiology services. Purchase amounts and any donations will be matched thanks to CP.
The auction will open for bids on the 32 Auctions site on Tues., March 15 and will have a soft close midday Sat., March 19, 2022.
Feature auction items include a 2’x2’ barn quilt donated by Anne Young of Blocks by Anne, and unique wool items from the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers in Carleton Place. There is a beef semen certificate courtesy of EastGen, a handcrafted wooden bench and a beautiful deacon’s bench donated by perennial auction sponsor SeCan. You might want to bid on a print of the Alexandra Bridge by artist Caroline Galand, a St. Albert Cheese gift basket, baked goods or a quilted wall hanging.
Vintage Iron and Traditions of Eastern Ontario (VITEO) is donating #1 of their 2022 collectible tractor series to the auction. This year’s tractor is the Cockshutt 1755 and is sure to attract much attention from tractor enthusiasts.
County Soil and Crop Improvement Associations of Eastern Ontario have been challenged to donate items highlighting local attractions. To date these include a Frontenac County tour package, passes to winery and agri-tourism events and baskets of local products.
The auction would not be complete without its namesake, the pedigreed seed lots donated by local growers together with seed companies. Look for barley, wheat, and soybeans available for bid, complete with germination numbers to guide your decisions.
OVSGA is proud to host this annual auction. Sincere appreciation is extended to the many individuals, businesses and organizations who continue to work together with OVSGA each year to present the auction.
Please join on March 15 to 19, 2022 and support cardiology services for children in the community.
