middlesex october 2013
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DISTRICT NEWS
Agriculture is still busy in Middlesex; where some
new dairy barns are going up and are being operated
by a new generation of farmers. This is good news for
agriculture when a farm business carries on by a new
generation. Succession planning continues to be a
topic of discussion at various meetings and farming
events. The CFFO and the Christian Stewardship
Services have partnered in promoting discussions
around kitchen tables to assist in this issue.
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C-K President Jacques Tetreault presented the 2013 Chatham-
Kent bursary award to Joshua Dreise.
Photo By: Jacques Tetreault, Chatham-Kent CFA
7660 Mill Rd.
Guelph, ON N1H 6J1
www.christianfarmers.org
P: 519.837.1620
F: 519.824.1835
Middlesex CFA Newsletter October 2013
Middlesex 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
NEWSLETTER CAN BE SENT TO
Middlesex District Board Members:
Hans Van Berkel………….519-849-5828
Larry Crandon…………….519-247-3768
Henry Aukema……………519-245-4916
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.
Middlesex CFA Newsletter October 2013