The agricultural worker’s day event that took place yesterday in Louisvale dorp served as a platform for various stakeholders to come together and support the local farm community. From financial education to voter registration and pesticide safety, the event touched on a wide range of issues that impact the lives of these essential workers. Gabriel Viljoen a local farmer in Upington was the host of the event and had the following to say.... INSERT [Farmers] Viljoen ends by thanking the diverse group of organisations from Food for Mzansi, to Old Mutual for coming together to uplift and empower Upington’s agricultural community.

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