dufferin wellington november 2013
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DISTRICT NEWS
The CFFO convention is coming up soon, Wednesday
Nov. 13th, the program looks very interesting with
two significant speakers. The day is also a great social
time to catch up with other members and see what is
happening in their area. There is still plenty of room
to attend.
If you have issues or concerns, feel free to contact
one of the district board members. If you would like
to become more involved with federation activities,
check the CFFO web site for upcoming events.
The CFFO staff and executive board wish you all a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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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Dufferin Wellington CFA Newsletter November 2013
Dufferin Wellington CFA Newsletter November 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
2014
In 2014, the CFFO will be celebrating its 60th
anniversary! The federation is planning some
special events during the year and ending with
our 2014 Convention & Banquet.
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
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Upcoming Events
CFFO Leadership Summit and Convention
Pork Committee meeting: Friday Nov. 29 in
Woodstock
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.
Dufferin Wellington CFA Newsletter November 2013