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The book “Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes” by Bonnie Sitter, provides an in-depth look into the experiences of young women who participated in a government-sponsored program to help with the war effort. Facing a labour shortage on farms, the Canadian government urged young women to “lend a hand”. Motivated by patriotism or a thirst for adventure, women plunged in despite being from urban areas and having little or no farming experience. Many ended up having the summer of their lives. This book inspired the creation of a documentary “We Lend a Hand” and a play.
The book can be purchased online until December 2nd 2025 and picked up at either the EHS December 3rd or January meeting.
The book “Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes” by Bonnie Sitter, provides an in-depth look into the experiences of young women who participated in a government-sponsored program to help with the war effort. Facing a labour shortage on farms, the Canadian government urged young women to “lend a hand”. Motivated by patriotism or a thirst for adventure, women plunged in despite being from urban areas and having little or no farming experience. Many ended up having the summer of their lives. This book inspired the creation of a documentary “We Lend a Hand” and a play.
The book can be purchased online until December 2nd 2025 and picked up at either the EHS December 3rd or January meeting.