The Rural Voice, 2006-10, Page 58BRUCE
Email:ofa.on.ca 519-364-3050 or 1-800-275-9551
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446 10th St., Hanover, Ontario N4N 1P9
CountyFederation o Agriculture NEWSLETTER The Rural Voice is my bd d to OFA
f 9 Members in Bruce County by the BCFA
New federal program offers help
In August, a new federal program
was announced, the Canadian Farm
Families Options Program (CFFOP).
This is two-year federal pilot
program is designed to provide
farmers and their families with short-
term financial assistance and access
to professional services to help them
make decisions to improve their
family income. Options is applicable
for the 2005 and 2006 taxation years.
Options is open to farm families
who have a total income of less than
$25,000 or individual farmers who
have less than $15,000. To be eligible
for 2005 and 2006, the applicant must
have a gross farm income of $50,000
and have filed with Canada Revenue
Agency for these years. For farm
IPM 2008 seeks
volunteers
Plans are underway for the 2008
IPM hosted by Bruce County. Our
county has a reputation of hosting
excellent matches and hopefully
2008 will be a similar experience. As
with any undertaking of this
magnitude, it takes many members to
it a make a success. If you could
provide your enthusiasm and skills in
volunteer hours, or sponsorship in-
kind or monetary, it would be much
appreciated. Contact the executive:
Jack at 353-5356, Liz at 392-6594, or
Mac at 367-2034 or any of the
committee chairs.°
— Submitted by Barb Zettler,
Culross Township
ENVIRONMENTAL
FARM PLAN
WORKSHOP
October 11, 2006
Walkerton
For more information contact:
Jayne Dietrich 519-364-5930
E-mail: bruce®ontariosoilcrop.org
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families operating corporate farms to
be eligible, the family or individual
must hold at least 20 per cent of the
corporation's common shares (voting
and non-voting).
With the application, farmers must
also commit to completing one of the
following within two years of the
application:
• a Farm Business Assessment Plan
offered by the Canadian Farm
Business Advisory Services or an
equivalent or
• a Individual Learning Plan and
skills training through the Canadian
Agricultural Skills Services or an
equivalent.
Payment will be based on gross
farm income and total income from
all sources. The payment will bring
the total income of a farm family up
to a maximum of $25,000 or $15,000
for an individual for each year.
Deadline for the 2005 taxation year is
October 31, 2006.
If you feel that this program will
be of benefit to your operation,
call 1-866-367-8506 or forms
are available on the website
www.agr.gc.ca/options 0
Bruce County Federation of Agriculture
PLEASE NOTE:
THERE WILL BE NO BOARD OF
DIRECTORS' MEETING IN OCTOBER
DUE TO THE ANNUAL MEETING
OCTOBER 27.
NEXT MEETING WILL
BE MONDAY. NOVEMBER 13.
2006 Ontario Young Farmers Forum
Sunday, November 19 - Monday, November 20
Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, Toronto
Open to ALL young people ages 18 - 40
The OYFF gives participants the opportunity to:
1. Network with other people in the agriculture industry.
2. Gain exposure to the work of OFA, JFAO and CYFF.
3. Learn about relevant issues affecting young people in agriculture like
innovation, energy, management and change.
If you or someone you know from Bruce County who may be interested in
attending please contact the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture office in
Hanover at the numbers on the top of this page.
For more information go to: www.ontarioyoungfarmersforum.ca
BRUCE COUNTY FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE
65TH ANNUAL MEETING AND BANQUET
AND OFA REGIONAL MEETING
Friday, October 27, 2006
Formosa Community Centre
Guest Speaker: Geri Kamenz, OFA Vice President
Social: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Advance Sales Only - Tickets: $15/person
Note: OFA Regional Directors, Delegates and Alternates for OFA Convention,
BCFA Presidents and Township Directors will be elected at the meeting