Lambton Ag Link February 2021 Update
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February 2021 Update
Lambton Federation of Agriculture
Welcome to Lambton Ag Link Subscribers!
Join the Lambton Farm Safety Association for their Annual Meeting February 25 at 7:00 pm
- Financial report and election of officers will be held.
- Sandy Miller will bring greetings from WSPS
- Guest speaker will be Brad Goodhill of Warwick Fire Department talking about carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
- Any questions contact George and Agnes Dickenson 519-344-7858 or perchlane@sympatico.ca
Join the Lambton Farm Safety Association and the Lambton Federation of Agriculture for a special meeting, March 31 at 7:00 pm:
- Mental Health and the importance of Coping Skills:
Lauren Van Ewyk of Wellspring Counselling Services speaking on coping skills for mental health.
Tractor safety:
Dean Anderson strategic advisor for WSPS is speaking on tractor safety including new videos developed by WSPS and Dowler Karn.
Join us online for guest speakers, videos and other presentations.
If you have questions, please email info@lambtonfederation.ca.
Lambton County Virtual Farm Tour
A video conference with local dignitaries was held February 11, 2021:
In this 8 minute video, Bradey Couwenberg of Wanstead Farmers Co-operative, Chuck & Justin Baresich from Haggerty Creek Ltd., and Bill Gordon and family of Gordon’s Roxburgh Farms, Inc Dairy Farm talk about Technology in Agriculture and how it affects precision farming and helps with sustainability, and labour challenges.
For more info, the slide deck, and other links, check out our website post
Midwest Cover Crops Council Conference
Lauren Van Ewyk is also speaking on February 23 at 7pm at the Midwest Cover Crops Council Conference Do More Ag Keynote Panel Discussion on Finding Common Ground On Cover Crops.
To donate to the Do More Ag Foundation, CLICK HERE and include "MCCC 2021" in the notes section.
Celebrate Canada’s Ag Day with our ‘Burger Challenge’
Canada’s Agriculture Day is fast approaching and we have cooked up a delicious challenge to celebrate the growers and producers that move food from field to fork.
In partnership with commodity groups, OFA has developed a “Burger Challenge” that challenges our members, partners and fellow stakeholders to source as many local ingredients as possible for their burger creations.
Propane supply across Ontario and Quebec at risk if Enbridge Line 5 pipeline shut down.
With memories still fresh of propane shortages suffered during a 2019 railway strike, members of the Lambton County Federation of Agriculture added their voices to those calling on governments in Canada to work to keep Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline operating.
More Articles at:
Updates
LFA Board Update:
Welcome to all the new directors, and our new Office Administrator, Brooke Watson
Our first monthly meeting of the 2021-2022 year was held on February 8.
Committee Updates:
New committees for the year have also been struck. If you'd like to participate, let us know. We have room for non-directors on our committees.
- Promotions
- Environmental Issues
- Political Awareness
- Scholarships
- +Suggestions welcomed
Other Updates:
The LFA has been invited to participate in the Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport Working Group to determine the future direction of the airport.
Do you know someone with Quickbooks experience and has a few hours a month to spare to act as our Treasurer? Let us know. Thanks!
Upcoming Events
LFSA Annual Meeting
February 25 7pm
London Farm Show
March 3-5 ($20)
LFA Monthly Meeting
March 8 730pm
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show kickoff
March 10 ($free)
LFSA Special Meeting
March 31 7pm
Click below to view other events on the LFA Website Calendar::
Keep an eye out on our Social Media Channels for meeting announcements or issues in real time.
If you have a meeting or issue that we have missed, let us know at: lambtonfederation.ca
If you have any events that you want us to promote on our website or newsletter, contact us here:
Locally Lambton Food & Fun Map
If you're interested in participating in Locally Lambton Food & Fun Map's marketing plan, learn more here: locallylambton.com
Have you heard our radio reports on Blackburn News?
- CFCO 92.9FM / 630AM
Every 3rd Wednesday - CHOK 103.9FM / 1070AM
Every 4th Wednesday
It airs at noon, or you can check out previous reports on our website at: lambtonfederation.ca
We are looking for OFA members to serve on our board:
- GET CONNECTED: Grow your professional and social circle
- BE IN THE KNOW: New programs, grants, campaigns
- GIVE BACK: Contribute to your own farm community
What does the Lambton Federation Board need?
Resolutions or County Concerns
What actions or issues do you want the Lambton Federation of Agriculture (or the OFA) to take on?
Let us know in our Forum at lambtonfederation.ca
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