FARMING
UNITED FARMERS OF ONTARIO (UFO)
Agnes Macphail grew up surrounded by groups of farmers talking over the issues of the day, but during her time in Sharon, Ontario, she was caught up in the increasing enthusiasm of the agrarian community who were feeling that their plight and needs were inadequately represented in Parliament. It wasn't long before Agnes Macphail became involved in local farmer's organizations and soon joined the United Farmers of Ontario (UFO).
Agnes macphail
Whatever is dirty it is women's job to clean it up or drive some men to clean it up,Â
AND THAT GOES for everything from CELLAR to SENATE
EARLY 1990S
In the early 1900s, the war effort meant Canadian farmers were urged to produce crops and foodstuff as well as give up their young men to conscription. By 1917, ineffective political volleying about farmer's obligations brought 5,000 farmers to Ottawa demanding reform. Shortly thereafter, the UFO rose to meet that demand by formally entering politics in 1919 with a landslide vote. Agnes Macphail's represented her County by representing farmers honestly and clearly, demanding that their hard work and productivity be recognized and valued accordingly. As in her home life, Agnes Macphail maintained strong ties with farmers and cooperative organizations, and transferred the core humanitarian values to many other causes.
