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Andy DeVries, R.R. #1, Atwood NOG 1130 Phone/Fax 519-356-2133
PCFA Office 229-6430 Fax 229-6269 e-mail: perth@ofa.on.ca
CountyFederation o Agriculture NEWSLETTER • The Rural Voice is provided to farmers
f (� in Perth County by the PCFA.
It's Environmental Farm Plan Workshop time again
The following potential dates for
1999 Environmental Farm Plan
Workshops:
Daytime Workshops: 10:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
January 26 & February 2
Sebringville
February 3 & February 10
Milverton
February 16 & February 23
Mitchell
February 25 & March 4 — Perth East
Evening Workshop — 7:00 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
February 11 & February 18 -
OMAFRA
Other dates are available if enough
interest is shown in the area. These
dates are available to you on a first-
come basis. Call now when there is
still a choice. Pre -registration is
required — no cost to attend.
Is your book sitting on the shelf?
You can still finish it, have it
reviewed and be eligible for the
$1,500 incentive.
If your book has been reviewed
and you have not applied for an
PCFA to meet with politicians
Perth County Federation of
Agriculture directors will be
holding their annual luncheon
meeting with our Federal and
Provincial Members of Parliament on
January 30.
Although we meet regularly with
ELLICE HISTORY
BOOK
— Read Days
Come and check your own
submissions for the Ellice
History Book for accuracy on
January 27, 1:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. and January 28, 1:00 p.m.
until 5:00 p.m. at the Rostock
hall. This is a final check for
accuracy before the material
goes to the printer.
Our launch of sales will also
begin January 27 until April 15.
Pre -sale cost is $70. (Includes
GST). After April 15 the cost will
be $80. For more information
contact Rhonda Ehgoetz, 393-
6888.
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our politicians when issues and
concerns arise we hold this meeting
annually to update the politicians and
give them an opportunity to update us
on issues. If you wish further
information about this day please
contact a director.0
incentive, you may as long as the
action is listed in your plan. Take and
lead — do your plan in 1999.
Registration and more
information:
Stratford OMAFRA Office - 271-
0280 or 1-800-265-8502 or Mary E.
McIntosh, Program Rep. 393-6232.0
PERTH COUNTY FEDERATION
OF AGRICULTURE
FEBRUARY DIRECTORS'
MEETING
Thursday,
February 25, 1999
Downie Mutual Insurance Once
Sebringville
All members are welcome to attend.
Contact the office or a director for
further Information.
"THRIVING AS A FARM FAMILY"
(Family Members Successfully Farming Together!)
Wednesday, March 3, 1999
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mitchell Community Centre
Cost: $25/person $40/couple (includes dinner)
Program includes:
Dr. Wayne Howard, Professor
Department of Ag. Economics & Business, University of Guelph
David Rose, Agronomist, CIBC
Eleanor Wood, Farmer & Humorist
John Field, Psychologist, Stress Relief Services, Perth County
Pre -registration required by February 26, 1999
Call the Stratford OMAFRA office 519-271-0280 or 1-800-265-8502
or by e-mail: cparsons@omafra.gov.on.ca
Sponsored by: Neighbours Being Neighbours, Perth County Federation
of Agriculture, OMAFRA, Family Services Perth -Huron