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Andy DeVries, R.R. #2, Atwood NOG 160 Phone/Fax 519-356-2133
PCFA Office 229-6430 Fax 229-6269 e-mail: denham@quadro.net
County Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER - The Rural Voice is provided to farmers
in Perth County by the PCFA.
Environmental Farm Plan — a positive response
Yes - if your book is on your shelf
you may register at a course and
finish it.
Yes - once it is through the Peer
Review Process you may apply for
the Incentive.
Yes - if you have partially used the
incentive you may apply for the
remainder at any time.
Yes - if your book was previously
reviewed you can submit an incentive
form with paid bills ... any time.
Yes - The EFP incentive program is
available if farmers have identified in
their Action Plan for the following
concerns:
• Fuel Storage
• Pesticide Storage
• septic system improvements
• field drainage improvements
"How to Thrive, Not Just Survive as a Farm Family
"Farm Family Relationships ... working & living with
your business partner"
Friday, March 6, 1998
Stratford OMAFRA Conference Centre 9:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Guest presenter: John Field
(focus on communication skills, priority setting and conflict resolution skills)
Pre -registration required, call OMAFRA 1-800-265-8502 Cost $25/person, $40/couple
Don't Miss The
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO
YOUNG FARMERS FORUM
Saturday, March 7, 1998 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Caradoc Community Centre, Mt. Brydges Registration $10 (includes lunch)
Morning Session: Panel Discussion
"Growing a Profitable Farm Business"
Moderator: Crystal Mackay
Featuring
DAN MADER President & Gen. Mgr. - Bellamere Country Market
"A Different Direction"
STEWART CARDIFF Branch Mgr. - TD Bank (Lucan & St. Marys)
"Financing Your Farm Business"
GREG HANNAM Partner - Woodrill Farm Enterprises
"Making a Place in the Family Business"
JODY DURAND Pork Producer - Shandre Farms Ltd.
"Livestock Production in a Growing Community"
Afternoon Session — Small Group Discussion
"Challenges & Solutions from a Young Farmer's
Perspective"
Please call the Perth County Federation of Agriculture
at 1-800-511-1135 to register before March 2.
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Co-operative Effort of the Junior Farmers Association of Ontario and the
Middlesex Federation of Agrciulture
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• water well improvements
• proper well abandonment
• livestock yard improvements
• milkhouse treatment systems
• buffer strips - windbreaks .. .
and many more
If you wish to register for a
workshop or need more information
call: Stratford OMAFRA office -
271-0280 or 1-800-265-8502 , or
Mary E. McIntosh, Program Rep. -
393-6232.0
Farmers present
nutrient management
strategy
On February 10 the Ontario Farm
Environment Coalition (OFEC)
unveiled its proposal for dealing with
the growing concern over the
handling and storage of agricultural
nutrients - particularly livestock
manure.
This latest strategy for handling
agricultural nutrients is a balanced
approach between agriculture's
growth potential and municipal
concerns over odour and water
quality. It meets the need for a
consistent approach across the
province.
A public forum for nutrient
management planning (NMP) will be
held on March 3 from 1:30 p.m. to
4:30 p.m. in Brussels, to inform
stakeholders about Ontario's NMP
strategy.0
PERTH COUNTY FEDERATION
OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH DIRECTORS'
MEETING
Thursday,
March 26, 1998
Downie Mutual Insurance Office
Sebringville 11:00 a.m.
ALL MEMBERS ARE
WELCOME TO ATTEND