DISTRICT NEWS

The Soil & Crop Improvement Associations annual

president’s banquet was held on August 19 at the

farm of Henry & Margret Mol. Field tours were

given before a delicious meal was served and

entertainment provided by a group of young folks

from the local church. A number of organizations

gave greetings and recognized the work of the

organization; the CFFO was represented by Paul

Bootsma, Field Services Manager.

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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Thunder Bay CFA Newsletter November 2013

Thunder Bay 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 growingforward2@ontario.ca 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

paul@christianfarmers.org or by contacting the

office 519-837-1620.

Thunder Bay CFA Newsletter November 2013