(submitted by Emma Van Aert)
Joseph and Emma Van Aert, with three sons, Joe (1960–), Tony (1961–), and Luke (1963–), emigrated from Belgium to Canada in 1967. Their farm land had been taken by industry. They found work with a dairy farmer in Zurich and started to learn different farming techniques. The same year their fourth child, a daughter named Marlene (1967–), was born.
In 1968, the family purchased a farm on Lot 26, Con. 3 NER (6846 Brickyard Line), Warwick Twp. With much hard work from the entire family a dairy operation was established. Their son John was born in 1971.
In 2008 all the children are in the business of farming. Joe Jr., John and Luke all reside on farms in Warwick Twp. Tony farms in Adelaide and Marlene in Parkhill.
In 1985 Joseph was chosen to receive the Lambton County Farmer of the Year award. Upon his receiving the award he said, “It is not I alone who deserved this. All the family have dedicated their life on the family dairy farm in that beautiful township of Warwick.”
Chapter 24 of 25 - Van Aert Family
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