Perth County Federation of Agriculture


PCFA Directors Meeting Wednesday, August 18, 2010 8:00 pm Perth Agri-Centre, Rostock ------------------------------------------------------- Perth County Commodities meet to discuss OASC and BRMP Perth County Federation of Agriculture, Perth Pork Producers, Perth Beef Farmers, Perth Grain Farmers and Sheep Producers met to be updated on the progress of the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Coalition (OASC) and their lobby for a Business Risk Management Program (BRMP). These commodities and groups have come together to show support to the provincial organizations that are working together. The local grassroots organizations are fully behind the OASC committee and their lobby. At the local level we plan on meeting with our members of parliament to push for a Business Risk Management Program for non-supply managed commodities. We are also planning to bring information to the local producers regarding this lobby. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) EFP Courses in Perth EFP Course August 4 & 11 10am to 3 pm Milverton September 2 & 9 10 am to 3 pm Milverton Call Sharon to register 519-595-4896 . If you are planning a project that may be eligible for the third phase of the Canada-Ontario environmental Farm Plan Program (EFP) you must have a Deemed Appropriate Third Edition of the workbook, and you must call Sharon and tell to put on the list for an Application. Without this call you will NOT receive the application. There can be no bills or cheques dated before September 15th 2010. ACT NOW to be prepared for the September 15th 2010 applications. ATTENTION: All livestock and poultry producers will need Premises Identification which is registering your Agri-food Premises in Ontario. Contact On Trace for your application form online at : www.ontraceagrifood.com or by phone 1-888-388-7223. Y ou must have this # to put on the 2011 application form for Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan Program which we are anticipating receiving September 15th 2010. You need this # BEFORE YOU CAN APPLY. ------------------------------------------------		Scholarships Available: Are you Graduating from High School in 2010? Are you Continuing your Education in the Agricultural Field? You are invited to apply for the Perth County Federation of Agriculture Continuing Education Scholarship We are offering up to 6 - $250.00 scholarships to Youth continuing their education in Agriculture or an Agricultural related field. You must be graduating from High School in 2010 and reside in Perth County. To request an application please contact PCFA at ofaperth@quadro.net call 519-393-5555 or download form from website Application Form. Deadline for Applications is September 15, 2010. Presentations will be made at the PCFA Annual Meeting in November. ------------------------------------------------------ Nomination for Perth County Federation of Agriculture Annual Agricultural Recognition Award Nomination Deadline September 15, 2010 Presentation will be made at PCFA Annual Meeting in November. Nominees can be individuals, couples, businesses or organizations in Perth County Send Nominations to PCFA, 4817 Line 46, Rostock, ON. N0K 1T0 o r fax to 519-393-5552 or email to ofaperth@quadro.net I would like to nominate ____________________________________________ for the PCFA Annual Agricultural Recognition Award for outstanding contribution to Agriculture and the community in Perth County because (attach Sheet with reasons) ----------------------------------------------------------

President Bert Vorstenbosch		OFA Zone 7 Director - Joe Vermunt OFA Member Service Representative - Paul Nairn
Secretary -Treasurer Agnes Denham Current List of Township Directors		OFA Policy Advisory Councillors Perth North/West - Brent Royce Perth South/West - Bill Denham Perth East - Larry Biesinger