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Elgin Federation of Agriculture
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The OFA represents the voice of Ontario’s farm families. We work with our 52 County Federations across
Ontario, all levels of government, commodity and rural groups to meet the needs of our 38,000 members province-wide.
The Elgin Federation of Agriculture is a member based county affiliate of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (EFA), one of Ontario's general farm organizations. The general purpose of the EFA is to lobby to improve the economic and social well being of farmers in Elgin County, provide members with information on agricultural issues and to increase public awareness of agriculture and the food system.
The Elgin Federation undertakes a variety of activities throughout the year to promote and support agriculture:
We organize a Waste Oil Recycling Day each summer for producers to dispose of used motor oil and the Elgin Farm Adventure Tour every fall which allows for the public to tour and experience agriculture firsthand.
The Elgin County/Kettle Creek Agricultural Conservation Scholarship
The Elgin County/Kettle Creek Agricultural Conservation Scholarship was created by Elgin County Junior Farmers Alumni, Elgin Federation of Agriculture and the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority. The scholarship fund is administered by the Kettle Creek Conservation Trust.
Every year $500 or 75% of the annual interest from the scholarship fund, whichever is greater, is awarded based upon the selection criteria.
Who is eligible?
Elgin County or Kettle Creek watershed residents, between the ages of 17-30 who are entering or currently pursuing agriculturally-related studies with an emphasis on compatibility with the natural environment at a post secondary institution are eligible to apply.
How do I apply?
An application form can be acquired by contacting the Elgin Federation of Agriculture (519) 633-0114 or the Kettle Creek Conservation Trust (519) 631-1270.
ECKCS Scholarship Application
The annual deadline for applications is July 1st.
Interested applicants should contact (519) 631-1270 ext. 224.
Leighton & Betty Brown Conservation Scholarship
Students living in the Long Point Region Watershed are invited to apply for one of three $1000 scholarships. In Elgin, those students will live in Bayham and part of Malahide Municipalities. The deadline is June 15, 2012.
For more details, please visit:
www.lprca.on.ca/PDFFILES/2012%20Conservation%20Scholarship%20pkg.pdf
William Kingsley Erickson Bursary
Graduating secondary school students living in the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority watershed, in Southwold, Dutton/Dunwich or West Elgin are eligible to apply for this busary. The deadline for this bursary is August 31, 2012.
For details, please visit:
www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/student_bursary.html
The EFA has a long-standing tradition of hosting All Candidates meeting before each Federal and Provincial election in order to provide our members with an opportunity to address agricultural issues.
In addition, each February, the EFA hosts a banquet to honour farmers who have made outstanding contributions to the agricultural community.
Finally, the Elgin Federation of Agriculture supports the Buy Local Buy Fresh campaign that includes the pamphlet which lists producers, products and where consumers can locate them. Supporting your local farmer supports your local economy!
EFA Office Address:
Suite 228, 450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, ON
N5R 5V1
Office Phone: 519-633-0114
Secretary/Administrator: Roberta Gillard
Email address: robertagillard
President: Fons Vandenbroek
Email address: fons vandenbroek
Board meetings are held at the office on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 8:00 p.m. - Members welcome!