The show was held on Henry Reinders' farm on Grey Road 12 outside of Meaford and featured contributions from nearly 20 local farmers who proudly displayed their 30 antique tractors, many of which are still in use today.

Last year, Lush came up with the idea of holding an antique tractor show as fundraiser for the church-based group that works with non-government organizations in the fight against world hunger.

When the show raised $2,500, organizers decided to build on the success by making it an annual event. However, when Mervin Lush passed away during the year, it was decided that the tractor show would be a fitting way to recognize his contributions to the Bighead River Foodgrains Project.

This year, organizers decided to put an emphasis on education with farm tours, demonstrations and a new children's area designed to show visitors what life is like working in the agricultural sector. Also new to this year's event were the addition of a quilting bee, a bake sale and a pie making contest which was won by Beth Huddleston of Meaford.

Over 30 volunteers and a year of planning helped to elevate this year's show to a new level and visitors showed their appreciation for the hard work by donating to the Foodgrains Project.

"The money raised at the tractor show will be used to fund projects in Third-World countries," said Reinders. "In many cases, the money gets used in food for work projects that help the people to build their infrastructure and better their lives."

Examples of these projects include the construction of irrigation systems for crops and sustainability projects such as the construction of fish ponds, which help to produce food and income.

"The second goal of the Foodgrains project is to help with emergency food aid in situations where the food supply has been cut off," said Reinders. "Ethiopia, Malawi and Sierra Leone are big areas the Foodgrains Project helps."

The Bighead River Foodgrains Project has consistently raised over $20,000 during each of the past few years and with the success of its fundraising efforts at the Antique Tractor Show and Annual Spring Concert, organizers are confident that they will surpass it once again.