chatham kent october 2013
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District News
The Chatham-Kent District Annual BBQ/picnic
was held on Friday, August 16, 2013 in Ferguson
Park in Thamesville. It was enjoyed by all who
attended. The guest speaker was Jarmo Jalava of
the Carolinian Canada Coalition, coordinator of
the "Ecosystem Recovery Program". His
presentation focused on the rejuvenating of our
local coastal region, specifically the St. Clair
shores and the Rondeau Bay and coastal region.
His PowerPoint presentation showed how the
project would revive both areas by
finding specific areas where Carolinian trees and
prairie and savannah grass could be grown to
revive wildlife and several species of birds,
animals, and reptiles into balance. This in turn
would encourage us to appreciate our heritage and
regional area. Also present was his assistant
Daria, who helps coordinate and initiate this
project.
A new project now in place is the much forgotten
"Sydenham" watershed system, for which he is
looking for local participants to join and view the
project.
This Annual C-K BBQ was our best local event to
date, with many local VIPs, MPPs and VSPs in
attendance.
The CFFO contributed to the epiCKure, from
farm to table, event on September 20. This event
highlights some of the area’s rich agricultural
produce. Thanks to Joe Grootenboer for making
the arrangements.
The C-K District Board is pleased to announce
that Joshua Dreise has received the district
scholarship award. This award is given to a
student who has member parents or grandparents
in the organization. This scholarship is in the
amount of $600 and can be used by the recipient
to cover any school related costs. Congratulations
and happy learning.
C-K President Jacques Tetreault presented the 2013 Chatham-
Kent bursary award to Joshua Dreise.
Photo By: Jacques Tetreault, Chatham-Kent CFA
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Chatham-Kent CFA Newsletter October 2013
Chatham-Kent CFA Newsletter October 2013
Federation News
Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario
Comments on Bill 36, Local Food Act
The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario
(CFFO) wishes to thank the committee for
considering the comments of our organization on
Bill 36, Local Food Act, 2013. The Christian
Farmers Federation represents over 4,300 farmers
across the province of Ontario. The CFFO
supports the approach being fostered by the
current draft that seeks to encourage education,
awareness, and promotion of Ontario grown food
over a regulatory approach, yet we see the
opportunity for the Local Food Act to do more to
help create sustainable local food systems in this
province.
To read the entire document, go to the CFFO
Policy Page on the website
PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
The CFFO Provincial Council meeting is on
Wednesday, October 23 in Guelph. Please review
the agenda and the attachments on policy
development. When everyone has prepared for
the meeting we can make it a very productive day.
Boards are asked to contact the CFFO office with
the names of the delegates attending.
Important Dates
• To register for the Growing Forward 2
program: go to [email protected] for
more info.
• CFFO Leadership Summit Nov. 12, 2013,
Courtyard Marriot
• CFFO Convention Nov. 13, 2013, Farming in
the World of Tomorrow
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
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Chatham-Kent District Board Members:
Jacques Tetreault……519-682-1057 Jim Jackson…………..519-692-3293 Dale Maris…………….519-692-3544 Joe Grootenboer.…….519-683-2052
Upcoming Events
Provincial Council Meeting: October 23, Guelph
More Federation News
CFFO is part of a working group dealing with
stray voltage or uncontrolled electricity. If you
would like to give any information on this issue,
contact Paul Bootsma
Leadership Summit
This year we are again hosting a Leadership
Summit for district board members. The theme
for this evening is “Marketing CFFO’s Message”.
The federation covers the cost for two district
board members and their spouses. Hotel rooms
have been booked for Tuesday night for those who
would like to stay and attend the Convention the
following day. We have two speakers for this
year’s program, Crystal Mackay of Farm & Food
Care and Cathy Jo Noble, a leading public affairs
specialist. Register by contacting Paul Bootsma at
519-820-6856 or by emailing
[email protected] or by contacting the
office 519-837-1620.
Chatham-Kent CFA Newsletter October 2013