Mr. Speaker, Brigitte Saint-Vincent was chosen woman farmer of the year for 2002 by the Fédération des agricultrices du Québec at the 15th soirée Saturne in Saint-Hyacinthe. Brigitte, at 34 years, is the youngest recipient of the award and the first woman from the Beauce region to win.
At a very early age, she took part in animal shows and her work on her father's farm led her to become one of the first women horse and cattle judges in Quebec. She holds a Bachelor of Animal Science from Macdonald College, and judges across America and Europe. She was also the first woman to judge the finals for purebred beef cattle in Brazil.
A great horse lover, she is also a certified instructor with the Fédération équestre du Québec and owns a horseback riding school in Saint-Cuthbert.
On behalf of my colleagues from the Bloc Quebecois I would like to congratulate Brigitte Saint-Vincent for this title as an ambassador for agriculture. I am proud that young women like Brigitte are so motivated and active within the agricultural sector.