Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario
Federation Of Ontario
N E W S L E T T E R
CFFO Awarded CAP Funding WHAT’S INSIDE
Summer/Fall 2020
CHRISTIAN FARMERS
COVID-19 Policy Response
New Leadership
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Summer/Fall 2020 Production
President’s Comments Since becoming CFFO president in March, just after the lockdown began, I have had a crash course in the responsibilities of this position. As a result of border closures early on in the pandemic, we spent a great deal of time on farm labour issues, trying to ensure that growers would get the workers they need to plant and harvest crops. We also cooperated with government to find workable safety protocols and measured ministry regulations. CFFO worked closely with Ontario’s Labour Issues Coordinating Committee (LICC) and other agricultural organizations to resolve these concerns as quickly as possible. You can learn more about the LICC and its work for Ontario farms on page 13. We’ve also seen the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on our livestock and dairy industry, due in part to complications in the processing sector. With restaurants closing due to lockdown, production lines had to be changed to meet retail requirements, and with meat packers closing due to infection, livestock could not be brought to market. At times such as these, the cracks in our system begin to show. We have now seen the flip-side of “efficiency” in our food system, and we recognize that the need for change is very real. We at CFFO are pressing government to support diversity in our food systems, including smaller and medium-sized abattoirs, which we recognize as necessary to support local communities and improve food security. You can learn more about our recommendations to government in the Policy Notes, page 6-7. Throughout these past months, our board and staff have been busy responding to member concerns, developing policy recommendations to government, and participating in industry stakeholder discussions about the effects of COVID-19. Many agree that the post-pandemic world will look very different, but we do not need to see all of these changes as threats. Now may just be the opportunity we needed to make long-lasting changes that will strengthen food security for Ontario’s future. We can trust that in all of this, God’s purpose will be shown. It may not be clear to us now as we all face challenges in our own situation, but let Romans 8:28 remind us that “we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Ed Scharringa
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CFFO Awarded $400,000 in CAP Funding CFFO Continues BMP App Project, Launches Beta Test.
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arly this year, CFFO received a further $401,150 in CAP cost-share funding toward our BOSS for Farms Project, begun in 2019. (BOSS stands for Best Optimization Scenario Selection.) Thanks to this funding, we can continue our goal of developing an online app that will help you choose the right mix of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for your farm.
Project Overview
CFFO is designing a user-friendly app called Resilient Fields. The app will help farmers make field management decisions about the best combination of BMPs–down to a field specific level.
In 2019, CFFO received $81,125 in CAP funding toward Phase I of the project, which included gathering the research needed to build the app – a user-friendly online tool to support farmers’ decision-making about the best combination of BMPs, down to a field-specific level. During the 2019 CFFO Policy Tour, we gathered on-the-ground information from fellow CFFO members about their use of BMPs. In particular, we looked at OMAFRA’s Best Management Practices manual series, available online and in print. Then we combined this practical knowledge with a comprehensive review of emerging scientific research on selected BMPs. Now in Phase II of the project, that research is being used to create a preliminary version of the app, which will be beta-tested with the help of ten Ontario farmers. Working with their crop advisors, these farmers will
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BMP App Continued establish baseline field conditions this summer and will continue using the app during their planning for the 2021 crop year. We are pleased to be partnering with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and a broader group of certified crop advisors across the province to provide early design feedback during this phase of the project.
Even if your goals are straightforward, there are many potential scenarios you could follow to achieve them. The app is designed to streamline field management decisions.
Feedback from the beta test will shape development of the final product, which will be called Resilient Fields. It’s set to be available to Ontario farmers for free in the fall of 2021.
How the App Works The app offers a straightforward process that can be applied to each field you manage. First, you input specific field conditions, including soil type, heat units, crop, slope, and water infiltration. Next, you input your current agronomic practices, such as crop rotation, tillage practices and soil test results. Finally, you identify a particular concern you have about that field. The app then offers advice broken down into four categories of concern: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Keeping your soils Managing nutrient loss Managing the growing season Handling water and drainage issues
Based on your field conditions and agronomic practices, the app will help you identify potential solutions to address the concern you’ve chosen to focus on. The app is being developed so that it doesn’t duplicate other good digital farm management tools, but rather complements them. It will also fit within the OMAFRA Agri-Suite system, but farm data used in this app will not be collected.
Why It’s Important Even if your goals are straightforward, there are many potential scenarios you could follow to achieve them. For example, if you’re interested in reducing soil loss or improving soil microbial activity by planting cover crops, you have a lot to consider. Which crop is best given your tillage system and stage in rotation? What are the benefits, and how does it fit with your production system and farm implements? Is there a different farming practice you could use to address the same issue? In many cases, you will face a range of options and trade-offs when it comes to field management. You need to find a way to balance your personal preferences against practical questions of cost and benefit. The app is designed to streamline the process of making field management decisions while respecting sustainable farming practices.
This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, (The Partnership), a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assisted in the delivery of Partnership funding to this project.
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SUPPORTING THE FUTURE LEADERS OF ONTARIO AGRICULTURE
CHRISTIAN FARMERS Federation Of Ontario
The CFFO awards up to $10,000 in scholarships annually.
Deadline to apply is July 30, 2020
For full details, visit www.christianfarmers.org/scholarship
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Policy Notes Highlights of CFFO Policy Work from Recent Months.
Government Consultations
Transportation Plan in Southwestern Ontario
FFO responded to consultations on proposed changes to the Drainage Act, to the mandate of Conservation Authorities, and to the Aggregate Resources Act.
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We also responded to a draft Transportation Plan in the southwest region of the province with some specific recommendations that impact farmers and rural residents, such as the design of roads to account for farm equipment use.
Drainage Act
Letters of Concern
The consultation on the Drainage Act, early this year, was the first step in what will lead to new regulations. The CFFO asked that the new regulations provide clarity on what will be defined as a “minor improvement” as part of a new streamlined process. We also suggested that further updates and improvement to the Drainage Act are required.
Other topics addressed include regulations for cannabis production, meat processing plant closures, and a private member’s bill hoping to expand exemptions for farmers under federal carbon pricing.
Conservation Authorities Mandate In February, the government put out a survey on the mandate of Conservation Authorities (CAs). The CFFO pointed to the strengths of CAs’ role in water quality monitoring and in supporting farmers on issues such as soil health. We also raised some concerns about ensuring more consistent resources for CAs and suggestions for improvement to the CA role in terms of approvals processes.
Aggregate Resources Act CFFO continues to advocate for the protection of our prime farmland, especially with respect to areas with significant development pressure. Development puts pressure on farmland from both settlement expansion and from increased aggregate demand. Our response to proposed changes to regulations and Provincial Standards under the Aggregate Resources Act, submitted this May, emphasizes the importance of strong protections for farmland across the province, including from risks to permanent loss of farmland such as excavation below the water table.
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COVID-19 Advocacy
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fter an already difficult year in 2019, agriculture faces some serious new challenges in 2020, mainly direct or indirect impacts from the global pandemic. This issue will continue to be felt long into the future on many fronts. While negative effects have been felt in different ways, personal and collective, there are some key issues to highlight, particularly access to processing and labour. On the positive side, there has been a surge in business for farms and small processors serving the local market.
Processing Sector Needs At the beginning of the year, even before the risk of the pandemic was clear, CFFO was advocating with government to pay attention to the importance of processing and the weaknesses we were experiencing. After a couple of processing plant closures in late 2019, farmers went into 2020 already facing processing issues. Once the pandemic hit, this became even more acute. We have continued to advocate for the importance of supporting the processing sector, including federally and provincially inspected abattoirs and further processing facilities.
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Labour Access to labour has now become an acute issue as well, and will continue to be a concern for the rest of the growing season. Farm businesses will need to make use of both overseas and local workers to try to meet their labour needs. CFFO was active in advocating for keeping borders open to foreign workers coming to Canada through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) as well as asking for workable regulations and support for farmers in meeting quarantine and social distancing requirements. CFFO continues to work with other organizations in advocating to government on this issue.
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Federal Support for Agriculture CFFO recognizes the strong effort government has been making to ease the difficulties many Canadians are facing due to COVID-19, and we have thanked government for the supports offered to the agriculture and agrifood sector. At the same time, we shared the concerns of many stakeholder organizations that more support is needed to help the industry weather this storm. We wrote to Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food MarieClaude Bibeau, urging her ministry to strengthen the AgriRecovery and AgriStability programs and to make sure they are fair across sectors and for different sizes of farms.
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CFFO News & Events The year 2020 will be remembered for the COVID-19 crisis that changed our lives for an extended period of time. The CFFO and our districts have been adjusting plans in order to meet government recommendations, for the sake of everyone’s safety. Provincial Council In February, the Provincial Council met near Guelph to discuss policy concerns, including government consultation on the Drainage Act (see page 6) and member concerns, including a proposed nuclear waste storage site in Bruce County. Provincial Council also received an update on OMAFRA’s work toward implementing New Horizons: Ontario’s Agricultural Soil Health Strategy. Therese Festin, program analyst, and Jake Munroe, soil management specialist, presented OMAFRA’s goals in supporting soil health. In particular, they identified actions to address soil management concerns, including erosion, compaction and loss of organic matter. They also reported that OMAFRA is working to update provincial soil mapping and to develop more accessible tools for farmers, including online resources. OMAFRA has convened a Soil Strategy Implementation Working Group, comprised of numerous organizations invested in soil health, including the CFFO. The working group will track measurable results in implementing the recommendations of the Strategy.
District Annual Meetings Annual meetings went well during the winter months with good discussion on local issues, both positive ones and those with concerns. The passion for farming and the long-term health of the industry was evident from our members. New board members were elected in a number of districts, and we look forward to working with them. Due to the provincial lockdown, four districts rescheduled their annual meeting. Unfortunately, the CFFO Policy Tour, discussing balancing farming with environment and development, did not happen for those districts.
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The Northeastern Ontario district held their annual meetings as a conference call, which allowed members from across the district to speak together. Normally this district meets at several locations because of the large geographical area it represents. Through this call they were able to share issues specific to their areas across Northern Ontario.
2020 Farm Shows CFFO hosted booths at the London Farm Show and the East Central Farm Show in early March, before cancellations due to COVID-19 began. Some farm shows, like the Dairy Xpo, are planning to postpone events to 2021, while others, such as the Pork Congress and the Outdoor Farm Show, will be offering virtual shows online instead.
Summer Picnics This spring, a number of districts set dates for their summer picnics with the hopes that public gatherings would soon be possible. Summer picnics are a great time for fellowship and an opportunity to meet new CFFO members. At the time of publication, we don’t know whether these picnics will be possible, but we hope you’ll check CFFO’s website for dates and locations for your district picnic.
Check CFFO’s website for up-todate information on upcoming meetings and events.
Ed Scharringa, CFFO President
New Leadership CFFO Annual Meeting Sees New President and Interim General Manager.
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rovincial delegates acclaimed a new president for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario at this year’s annual business meeting, held March 24, 2020, via remote communications.
Having formerly served as vice-president, Ed Scharringa is now leading the CFFO as president. Scharringa has served on the CFFO Board of Directors for eleven years; in that time, he has also served on the boards of Farm & Food Care Ontario and the Agricultural Adaptation Council. Scharringa has worked in food and farming for over forty years, running businesses in vegetable and flower wholesale, farm market retail and the restaurant industry. Acclaimed to positions as vice-president are Richard Blyleven of Cayuga (incumbent) and Frank Hoftyzer of Hastings. Returning to the Board in the role of director are Simon de Boer of Tara (incumbent) and Peter Peeters, from Omemee, who has served on the CFFO Board in previous years. Continuing their current terms on the Board are John Bos of Cambridge, Bethanee Jensen of Brussels, and John Kikkert of Smithville. Past president Clarence Nywening stepped away from the role he has held since 2015, and has been appointed by the Board of Directors to the role of Interim General Manager. He will lead the organization in strategy development and will guide the Board as they search for a permanent general manager.
More information about the CFFO Board of Directors can be found at www.christianfarmers.org.
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2020 Policy Tour Report to Members Balancing Farming with Development and Environmental Protections.
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he theme of our 2020 Policy Tour was Balancing Farming with Development and the Environment, and we would like to thank the members that attended across the province for the generosity and insight of their feedback. The final seven stops on the tour were cancelled due to lockdown from the COVID-19 pandemic, but a tremendous amount of input was gleaned from the first seventeen sessions. On our stops across the province, we heard about the challenges and opportunities for agriculture relating to development and environment, along with valuable feedback on: • OMAFRA’s Agricultural Impact Assessments (AIAs) guidelines • OSCIA’s Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) • CFA’s Canadian Agri-Food Sustainability Initiative (CASI) These topics were timely, as all three organizations have been seeking producer input into these policies and programs and will be receiving a copy of CFFO’s final report when it is completed.
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Mel Luymes CFFO member Mel Luymes facilitated the CFFO Policy Tour this year. From a farming family in Wellington-Perth, she is a rural sociologist and freelance writer, supporting agriculture through farmer networks for innovation, environmental stewardship and family mediation.
The value of the CFFO’s Policy Tour is that it captures members’ concerns and opinions through informal small group discussion; it allowed time for everyone to have their say and dive deeper into important issues. This approach also reveals the differences between various parts of the province. While we heard many similar responses on the tour, there were also key differences between districts that could have been otherwise overlooked.
While most tour participants had completed an EFP and had (relatively) positive experiences with the program, most had never heard of CASI. And while participants were glad that the EFP was confidential, many also wanted to have a way to communicate their stewardship practices to the public. CASI may be just the answer, despite the natural aversion to paperwork.
AIAs and Development Pressures
There is no doubt that CFFO members prioritize stewardship and sustainability, but participants also questioned who is defining sustainability. We heard concerns that these programs might not appreciate the complexity of Ontario agriculture, by region and by commodity. Some felt that mandatory programs and paperwork would turn their faith-based stewardship into red tape, while not addressing the fundamental issues of trust in the food system. We also heard the importance of food imports being held to the same environmental and labour standards as Canadian food.
What we heard is that farmers are disproportionately affected by non-agricultural development pressure due to regional variance of zoning regulations and proximity to cities. Agricultural Impact Assessments (AIAs) evaluate and avoid adverse effects of this development on agriculture in areas such as the Greenbelt and the Greater Golden Horseshoe. In general, CFFO members felt AIAs were positive and that the OMAFRA guidelines were comprehensive. However, Policy Tour participants questioned conflict of interest from both developers and municipal governments. They felt that AIAs should have more oversight by agricultural stakeholders and that these assessments should be a requirement across the province, not just near Toronto.
EFP and CASI – Communicating Sustainability Similarly, the environmental challenges that farmers face are influenced by policies that vary across regions and watershed boundaries. While we heard that farmers care deeply about the environment, we recorded concerns over tree cutting bylaws, drainage issues and environmental (re)zoning that has caught farmers unaware. There were plenty that farmers and conservationists had in common as well: in particular, soil health, tree windbreaks and 4R Nutrient Stewardship were clear areas of alignment. On the Policy Tour, we also discussed two programs related to sustainability. The Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is a voluntary and confidential self-assessment that Ontario farmers have used since 1993 to understand environmental risks on their operations. The Canadian Agri-Food Sustainability Initiative (CASI) is rolling out a verification program that will streamline existing sustainability programs, getting farmers access to more markets while reducing their paperwork. CASI began in Ontario as a pilot project in 2016 (then called the Sustainable Farm and Food Initiative) and the CFFO has been involved as a stakeholder from the beginning.
Defining Sustainability
A detailed Policy Tour report (currently under review by the CFFO Board) will include policy recommendations and will be made available to members on the website. It will also be circulated to stakeholders in government and agricultural organizations. Thanks to the valuable and self-reflective feedback from CFFO participants, this document is a balanced and honest look at our roles and responsibilities to the public and to the environment. It will shape CFFO policy for years to come, and we strongly encourage members to attend these events in 2021!
This article was written by Mel Luymes for the CFFO.
CFFO members prioritize stewardship and sustainability, but participants also questioned who is defining sustainability.
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workers – and that includes everyone who works in agriculturerelated businesses in food production, processing and service. Everyone across the agriculture and food supply chain is making sacrifices and working through obstacles to maintain the essential food supply system on which we all rely. I’m extremely proud of the agrifood sector’s ability to keep our food supply chain strong as markets change around the world. This situation has made heroes of people across Ontario who continue to work to provide for their fellow citizens.
Photograph used with permission
Ontario Spirit Shines Through Agri-Food Sector A Message from Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of Agriculture
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e all appreciate that “good things grow in Ontario.” From apples to zucchinis to everything in between, more than 200 kinds of nutritious, highquality products are grown and processed right here at home all year round. Even more impressive – and what makes our agri-food industry so renowned – are the dedicated, hardworking people who ensure those good things grow, and who continue to produce the food that sustains us during this crisis. We are truly fortunate for the diverse range of products Ontario farmers and food processors bring to our tables every day. Since the COVID-19 outbreak emerged, it has never been more evident to Ontarians just how vital our agri-food sector is to our health 12
and our economy. The vital work the sector does – day in and day out – is truly inspiring. Ontario farmers and food processors show the best of our province and remind us that we’re all in this fight together. The “Ontario Spirit” that Premier Ford often speaks about – our sense of togetherness at a time of great difficulty – certainly shines through everyone contributing to our agri-food sector. It’s there at every step along the province’s food supply chain, from farm to fork, as frontline workers make sure people are fed and nourished at this unprecedented time. We see growing awareness of how much we owe to our frontline
During these unprecedented times, Ontarians have been reassured by the fact that our agri-food sector continues to bring food to our tables. Everyone working hard to make that happen deserves our utmost thanks. From transporting food, to making sure grocery store shelves are full, to planting this season’s crops – you are an inspiration to us all. I want to extend my sincere appreciation to our province’s entire food sector for the critical work you do every day. Your efforts to grow, process, package, transport and retail Ontario’s high-quality foods are critical in our fight to beat this virus. I, the Premier and the people of Ontario salute your efforts during this outbreak. Your commitment shows us the very best of that Ontario Spirit in action.
To learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19, visit ontario.ca/ coronavirus.
ABOUT THE LICC Ontario’s Labour Issues Coordinating Committee
A CFFO PARTNER The LICC is a coalition of commodity groups and general farm organizations, including the CFFO. It deals with farm employment and labour-related issues, representing collective positions to government. CFFO has been working closely with the LICC this spring, in response to labour concerns arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
CORE MANDATE To give Ontario farmers the best possible conditions for being an employer of local and foreign farm workers.
OBJECTIVES That Ontario farmers have competitive and practical rules and exemptions when it comes to employment standards, occupational health and safety and labour relations.
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ACTIVITY OVERVIEW Employment Standards LICC works directly with government to maintain political and bureaucratic support for farm-specific rules and exemptions. LICC also intervenes when the Ministry of Labour or the Labour Relations Board attempt to interpret existing rules in new ways that would reduce protections for farms and/or lead to increased labour costs.
Occupational Health and Safety Ontario farms have a unique set of health and safety regulations (including technical requirements and required documentation) that are more practical and less cumbersome than the rules for industrial employers. LICC works to maintain support for these farm-specific rules and exemptions. LICC also participates on the Technical Advisory Committee to the Ministry of Labour (MOL). Hosted by OMAFRA, this committee advises the MOL, focusing on practical non-regulatory solutions to address and improve farm safety.
Labour Relations Part of LICC’s core mandate is to protect agricultural employers from experiencing workers going on strike, which could have devastating effects on vulnerable crops and livestock. LICC is currently defending the law giving Ontario farmers this legal protection (the Agricultural Employees’ Protection Act) in a court case launched by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. [Decision pending at time of publication.]
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) LICC works with member organizations to advocate for changes to the program that would make it more useable to temporary foreign farm workers in their sectors. Improving the OINP has the potential to make it easier for Ontario farm employers to help their foreign workers achieve permanent residency in Ontario. 13
CFFO Commentary
More Access for Local Markets Working Relationships, Cooperative Attitude, Grassroots Activity.
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t is not news these days that COVID-19 has dramatically shifted consumer behaviour, especially as concerns food. Before this dramatic shift, around 30% of household food spending was on meals out of the house. While the new numbers are not currently available, it is clear that there is increasing demand and pressure on grocery stores as the main conduit between producers, processors and customers. But grocery stores don’t need to be the only way to get food to customers. With this consumer interest and increased demand, the CFFO has written to government to encourage more opportunities for farmers and small processors to connect directly with customers. We have asked government to support reopening farmers’ markets. We’ve also asked government to make sure their recently announced support for online sales is available quickly and to the greatest number of qualifying businesses as possible. The more points of sale available, the more resilient our local food security will be. This will reduce pressure on grocery stores as the main outlet for getting food to people.
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The CFFO has also written to the provincial government to encourage them to offer more support and to reduce red tape for provincially inspected abattoirs and meat processors. These are small to medium businesses focused only on selling within the province, usually for local clientele. Burdensome regulations in the past resulted in many small processing plants closing down or new businesses unable to get going. Some recent processing plant closures in late 2019 had already reduced Ontario’s meat processing capacity before COVID-19 became an issue. Now, with large plant closures in both Canada and the US, the significant risks of closure, especially of larger federally inspected plants, even for a few days, are evident. This causes huge problems for livestock producers and can also cause problems for meat supply to consumers as well. It is clear that Ontario needs more processing capacity. Small abattoirs are able to provide processing for a wider variety of animals and culinary tastes. They can provide processing in more remote areas, and ensure that as a whole, Ontario has more
processing capacity, and that our processing eggs, so to speak, are not all in one basket.
This CFFO Commentary was written by Suzanne Armstrong, Director of Policy & Research, May 8, 2020. The CFFO Commentary represents the opinions of the writer and does not necessarily represent CFFO policy. The CFFO Commentary is heard weekly on CFCO Chatham, CKXFM Chatham, and CKNX Wingham. It is also archived on the CFFO website, at www.christianfarmers.org.
The CFFO has written to government to encourage more opportunities for farmers and small processors to connect directly with customers.
Events Calendar
Many of you have already found us on Facebook and Twitter, and we’ve just launched a new Instagram account, all under the handle CFFOnt!
More information is available at www.christianfarmers.org/events.
To kick things off, we’re launching a little celebration of farmer’s best friend.
July Canada Day (July 1) Deadline to submit CFFO scholarship applications (July 30). Visit www.christianfarmers.org/scholarship for information.
August Deadline to submit photos for CFFO’s annual calendar contest (August 31). Send photos to info@christianfarmers.org
#FARMDOGFRIDAY
September
HOW IT WORKS 1. Send us photos that showcase your dog’s personality. 2. Tell us their name + a little bit about them & their job on your farm. Email us at info@christianfarmers.org or post photos of your dog on your own account with the hashtag #FarmDogFriday and tag us @CFFOnt, so we can re-share your photo.
Canada Outdoor Farm Show (September 15-17) Provincial Council (September 30)
October Thanksgiving (October 12)
November Provincial Council (November 25) The CFFO wishes you a very safe harvesting season.
December Have a very Blessed Christmas!
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