Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae recently presented a King Charles III Coronation Medal to a local agricultural advocate.
On March 31 at the Ontario Cattle Feeders’ Association Board Meeting in London, Rae presented Jack Chaffe with the medal with friends and family in attendance.
To be eligible for the King Charles III Coronation Medal one must have made significant contributions to the country, Ontario, region or community, or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.
Chaffe has many accomplishments that earned him this distinction. That includes being a pioneer in the Ontario Corn Fed Beef Quality Assurance Program and Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef pilot. He's also served as Board Director, Committee Chair, and President of the Beef Farmers of Ontario, as well as Board Director for the Canadian Cattle Association.
Additionally, Chaffe was Co-Chair of Foreign Trade, Co-Chair of Domestic Agriculture Policy and Regulations, Ontario’s representative for the National Beef Check-off Agency, and the representative to the Canada Beef Marketing Committee and the Canada Beef Grading Agency, as part of the Canadian Cattle Association.
"Jack continues to be an active community member and staunch proponent of beef farming in Ontario and Canada," MPP Rae said. "Since he was 6 years old, he has been heavily involved in advocating for and improving beef farming. From ensuring consumers receive the highest quality beef, to opening more domestic and international trading opportunities, Jack has made a significant contribution to our agricultural community."