The Rural Voice, 2002-07, Page 56GREY
County Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER ' The Rural Voice is provided to all Grey
County Farmers by the GCFA.
446 10th St., Hanover, Ontario N4N 1P9
Email: grey@ofa.on.ca Website: www.ota.on.ca/grey 519-364-3050 or 1-800-275-9551
Another banner year for EFP in Grey County
The 2002 series of Environmental
Farm Plan (EFP) Workshops in Grey
County has been very successful, and
has exceeded totals from some
previous years.
Six workshops were held
throughout the county this past
winter, and names are still being
compiled for future workshops.
To date, over 1,300 farmers have
participated in the Grey County
workshops.
1t is anticipated that the current
EFP Program will be extended, and
the Incentive Program of $1,500 is
still available on a "first come first
served basis", for qualified farm
operations.
The EFP Program has certainly
become well recognized as an
excellent agricultural resource and
management tool, and is now seen as
a prerequisite to qualify for many of
the grant programs that are coming
down the pipe.
As in previous years, farm
organizations and agri-businesses in
Grey County have been part of a
strong team approach, and certainly
deserve much of the credit for the
high level of success here in the
county.
Again this year, Agri -business has
been very supportive of the
participants in the EFP program, and
has contributed funds to cover the
costs of a hot luncheon for each
workshop. We want to recognize the
GREY COUNTY FEDERATION OF
AGRICULTURE
DIRECTORS'
MEETING
Thursday, July 25, 2002
8:00 p.m.
Grey County Agricultural Services Centre
meeting room (Grey Gables)
206 Toronto Street South, Markdale
Members are welcome to attend
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following agri-business suppliers:
Clemmer Technologies, Waterloo;
Co-operators, Jeff Melford, Meaford,
Bob Cottell, Markdale, Bob Lammie,
Walkerton; Earth Power Tractors and
Equipment Inc., Meaford; Formosa
Mutual Insurance, Formosa;
Germania Mutual Insurance, Ayton;
Jim Clarke Well Drilling Ltd.,
Meaford; Maple Lane Farm Service,
Mount Forest; Markdale Tractors
Sales, Markdale; Mooney Fuels Ltd.,
Owen Sound; Neuman Well Drilling,
Dundalk; North Wellington Co-op,
Mount Forest; Ron Wiltshire Seeds,
Mount Forest; Sprucedale Agromart,
Tara.
On behalf of the Grey County
Environmental Farm Plan Committee
and the participants, I want to thank
individuals, host organizations and
the sponsors for your co-operation
and enthusiastic support.
This farmer -driven initiative has
become a world leader, and the
support of the local farm community
is truly appreciated.
Farmers wanting more information
about the EFP Program or related
programs are encouraged to contact
Ray Robertson at the Grey County
Agricultural Services Centre in
Markdale. Phone 519-986-3756.0
— Submitted by Ray Robertson
What help is out there for farmers
1. Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (EFP)
$1,500 EFP Incentive
$1,000 EFP Award Contest
Contact: Ray Robertson - Grey County
John Wilton - Bruce County
519-986-3756
519-367-2408
2. Wetland Habitat Fund
$5,000 Wetland Habitat Enhancement
Contact: Doug van Hemessen 519-599-9989
WHF Head Office: ww.wetlandfund.com 613-722-2090
3. Rural Well Upgrade and Decommissioning
65 per cent of eligible work
Contact: Genie Blake,
Ontario Federation of Agriculture 519-364-3050
4. Community Fish & Wildlife Improvement
$5,000 Stream rehab work
Contact: Cathy Dodge,
Ministry of Natural Resources 519-376-3860
5. Ducks Unlimited Canada
Contact: Mike Williams 705-721-4444
www.ducks.ca
6. Grey Sauble and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authorities
Healthy Futures Program
Contact: S.V.C. Don Smith 519-364-1255
www.svca.on.ca
G.S.C. Don Smith 519-376-3076
www.greysauble.on.ca
7. Grey County Forest Stewardship Network
Contact: Joe Watson 519-371-8468
8. Bruce Resource Stewardship Network
Contact: Craig Todd 519-371-8465