The Rural Voice, 2001-10, Page 58BRUCE
Email: brute@ofa.on.ca
website: www.ofa.on.ca/bruce
County Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER
446 10th St., Hanover, Ontario N4N 1P9
519-364-3050 or 1-800-275-9551
• The Rural Voice is provided to Bruce
County Farmers by the BCFA.
The Green Stetson and farm politics
As the days grow shorter and the
air cooler, the beginning of fall brings
with it another season — Annual
meetings. For the BCFA this happens
October 26 in Underwood.
Here is the opportunity for those
who don't think the Federation is
doing its job representing all types of
farmers. to run for a position on the
board and become involved with your
peers. The time commitment can be
as little as one night per month to as
much as can be spared by the various
board members. With the current
board being a diverse group from
cash crop, beef (feeder and cow -calf),
dairy, sheep, tender fruit,
horticulture, poultry (egg and broiler)
enterprises, a wide range of
experiences and opinions are the
board's greatest asset. The topics of
discussion, motions and resolutions
are very seldom unanimous, but all
points of view are welcome at the
table for reasoned debate.
One of the ongoing topics is farm
property tax, the discrepancies and
the increases. Review your own
property tax statement, and talk to
neighbours, municipal councillors, or
BCFA board members if you have
any concerns. As a personal example
our own property tax increased over
$800 this year with the updated
assessment. I have heard of many
BRUCE COUNTY FEDERATION
OF AGRICULTURE
DIRECTORS' MEETING
Monday, November 12, 2001
8:00 p.m.
Sprucedale Agromart
R.R. #2, Walkerton
25th Sideroad Brant (North off of
former Hwy. #4 – East of Walkerton)
MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
NOTE. There will be NO Board of
Directors Meeting in October due to
the Annual Meeting on October 26
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other propert} tax increases on
farmland, caused in part by
Provincial downloading to the
various municipalities. •
Now for an explanation of the
Green Stetson in the title.
This year's annual meeting will
feature former Federal Minister of
Agriculture the Honourable Eugene
Whelan. who will undoubtedly draw
a full house to the Underwood
Community Centre. A fixture in farm
politics for a great part of his political
career, this former cabinet minister is
vvell known for his intense promotion
of Canadian Agriculture. Never at a
loss for words, this elder statesman
will be sure to entertain, provoke
thought, and offer an insight to the
political arm -twisting that goes on
behind the scenes. Mark October 26
on your calendar and contact your
local director or the office for tickets.
Get involved in your industry or
your future is in someone else's
hands.0
– Submitted by Murray Clark
$CFA Past President
BRUCE COUNTY FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE
60th Annual Meeting and Banquet and
OFA Regional Meeting
Friday, October 26, 2001
Bruce Township Community Centre (Underwood)
Social: 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker Honourable Eugene F Whelan
Former Federal Minister or Agriculture and Food
Tickets: S20 per person/ advance sales only - Ticket proceeds to Canadian Foodgrains Bank
NOTE:
• OFA Regional Directors, Delegates and Alternates for OFA Convention, and BCFA
Presidents and Township Directors will be elected at the meeting.
• Changes to our Constitution and By -Laws will be presented at the Annual Meeting.
NOMINATION FOR THE BCFA
AWARD OF MERIT
"For Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture"
Each year the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture presents an Award to a person in Bruce
County who has made a significant contribution to the agriculture industry. If you have someone
you would like to nominate, please complete this form and return to our office in Hanover.
Nominations should be received at our office by October 19, 2001. The Award will be presented at
our Annual Meeting on Friday, October 26.
I nominate:
Reasons for nomination:
Signature:
Please retum to:
Bruce County Federation of Agriculture, 446 10th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 1 P9
Fax: 519-364-4119 E-mail: brute@ofa.on.ca
Or you may give your. nomination to any Township Director