Many farmers who are not part of the farmers' association also attend these gatherings while wearing hoods or covering themselves.
The farmers association did not mind, as it did not want to limit farming to only it's members. John was not really one with a dictatorial view, and hence allowed all kinds of people to attend the gathering, learn about the tricks and use it to farm.
This was not the cleverest decision, but no one really minded. His mindset was one of the reasons why he was so widely loved by all the farmers.
All of them reached the gathering and Harry sat down in an inconspicuous location to watch the proceedings of what was going to happen.
As soon as John, Catherine and the man went up to the stage, the place was eerily quiet. Everyone was looking at the three people while holding their breaths, waiting to see what they would say.
