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Grey County 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 Grey County Federation of Agriculture (GCFA) represents and supports the interests of 1450 farm families in Grey County who are members of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
The objectives of the Grey County Federation of Agriculture shall be:
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to work toward achieving a better level of income for farm families of Grey County
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to co-ordinate the efforts of the Federation of Agriculture units, agricultural organizations and the different branches of agriculture within the County
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to act as the County affiliate of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, and to co-operate with organizations throughout Ontario in furthuring the interests of farmers and farm people
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to assist in formulating and promoting county, provincial, national and international agricultural policies to meet changing economic conditions
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to encourage and support co-operative enterprise in the County, and district, in furthering the interest of farmers and farm people
Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of most months at 8:00pm to 10:00pm at Grey Ag Services building in Markdale. All Grey County OFA members are welcome to attend any meetings.
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County Executive:
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Address:
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Phone:
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Past Pres.
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Anne Marie Watson
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313675 Hwy 6 N
R#1, Durham
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N0G 1R0
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P: 369-6008
C: 369-8243
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President
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Wayne Balon
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409155 Grey Road 4
R#1, Singhampton
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N0C 1M0
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P: 922-2366
C: 705-351-2366
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1st V.P.
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Wayne Caughill
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046145 Southgate 04 Lot 26
R#2, Conn
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N0G 1N0
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P: 923-5996
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2nd V.P.
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Emily Weppler
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121418 Con 8
R#2, Ayton
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N0G 1C0
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P: 665-2150
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Executive Directors:
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Address:
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Phone:
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Albert McLean
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324079 Sideroad 27
RR#1, Annan
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N0H 1B0
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P: 376-0648
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Allen Hughes
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125771 Sideroad 13
RR#2, Meaford
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N4L 1W6
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P: 538-2938
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OFA Zone 2 Director Grey-Bruce:
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Address:
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Phone:
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Paul Wettlaufer
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222378 Concession 14
RR#1, Neustadt
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N0G 2M0
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P: 665-7646
C: 369-7528
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OFA Policy Advisory Council:
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Address:
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Phone:
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Grey North
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Allen Hughes
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125771 Sideroad 13
RR#2, Meaford
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N4L 1W6
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P: 538-2938
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Grey South
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Wayne Caughill
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046145 Southgate 04 Lot 26
RR#2, Conn
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N0G 1N0
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P: 923-5996
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Office Staff
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Address:
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Phone:
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Fax & Email:
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Secretary/ Treasurer
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Gail Fullerton
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446 10th St, Hanover
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N4N 1P9
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P: 364-3050
C: 389-7222
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F: 364-4119
bruce@ofa.on.ca
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OFA MSR
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Joanne Hughes
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446 10th St, Hanover
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N4N 1P9
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P: 364-3050
C:226-230-2359
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F: 364-4119
Joanne.hughes@ofa.on.ca
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Township Directors 2011/2012
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Address:
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Phone:
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Artemesia
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Bob Brassington
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795098 East Back Line
RR#4, Markdale
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N0C 1H0
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P: 986-2162
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Collingwood
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Jacquie Hendry
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RR#2, Ravenna
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N0H 2E0
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P: 705-445-5418
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Derby
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W.M. Don Hill
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RR#4, Owen Sound
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N4K 5N3
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P: 794-4778
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Egremont/ Proton
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Karl Chittka
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106689 Southgate Rd 10
RR#5, Dundalk
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N0C 1B0
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P: 923-6974
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Euphrasia
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vacant
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Glenelg
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Anne Marie Watson
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313675 Hwy 6 N
RR#1, Durham
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N0G 1R0
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P: 369-6008
C: 369-8243
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Normanby
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Emily Weppler
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121418 Con 8
RR#2, Ayton
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N0G 1C0
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P: 665-2150
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Osprey
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Wayne Balon
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409155 Grey Road 4
RR#1, Singhampton
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N0C 1M0
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P: 922-2366
C: 705-351-2366
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St. Vincent
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Allen Hughes
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125771 Sideroad 13
RR#2, Meaford
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N4L 1W6
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P: 538-2938
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Sydenham
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Albert McLean
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324079 Sideroad 27
RR#1, Annan
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N0H 1B0
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P: 376-0648
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Richard Unruh 519-379-3028 (contact for Sullivan Twp Federation)
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Invited Organization Representatives:
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Address:
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Phone & Fax:
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Grey County Cattlemen
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Jim Watson
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313675 Hwy 6 N
R.R.#1 Durham, ON
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N0G 1R0
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P: 519-369-6008
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G-B Pork Prod.
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Wayne Black
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GC Dairy Producers
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James Visser
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595224 4th Line
RR#2 Ravenna
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N0H 2E0
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P: 705-444-7899
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Sheep Marketing Agency
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Georgian Bay Fruit Growers
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Dennis Breadner
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G-B Beekeepers Assoc.
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GC Soil & Crop Improvement
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County Council
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Duncan McKinlay Warden
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County Admin. Building,
595 9th Ave. E, Owen Sound
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N4K 3E3
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1-800-567-4739 ext. 1225
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OMAFRA
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Pat Kuntz
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Director Appointments To Represent GCFA:
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Address:
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Phone & Fax:
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Grey Ag Services
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Karl Chittka
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106689 Southgate Rd 10
RR#5, Dundalk
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N0C 1B0
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P: 923-6974
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Grey County Farm Safety
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Bob Brassington
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795098 East Back Line
RR#4, Markdale
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N0C 1H0
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P: 986-2162
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Grey-Bruce Farmers Week
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Wayne Balon
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409155 Grey Road 4
RR#1, Singhampton
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N0C 1M0
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P: 922-2366
C: 705-351-2366
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Forestry Stewardship
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Karl Chittka
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106689 Southgate Rd 10
RR#5, Dundalk
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N0C 1B0
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P: 923-6974
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Grey Dufferin Community Pasture
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Karl Chittka
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106689 Southgate Rd 10
RR#5, Dundalk
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N0C 1B0
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P: 923-6974
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Source Water Protection
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Don Hill
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RR#4, Owen Sound
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N4K 5N3
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P: 794-4778
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