Niagara Federation of Agriculture

The NFA is an agricultural organization representing over 1300 family farms. It's mandate is to promote and protect agriculture in the Niagara Peninsula.

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NFA Regional/Annual Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, October 25th, 7:00 pm
Guest Speaker – Janet Horner - Executive Director
Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance
Contact Charlene at [email protected] to register.

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Niagara Federation of Agriculture wants to remind you " Make sure it is safe to pass, before you step on the gas."

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Niagara Farm Day - Tomorrow at the West Niagara Fairgrounds - 10am-4pm
Ag Demonstrations - Ag Displays-4-H Food Booth
Go to Eventbrite to register for the free event!

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Mental Health Week - May 1st-7th. Farmers, if you are in need of support, please reach out and call us anytime - from the tractor, from the barn, or from the house. CALL NOW: 1-866-267-6255 Accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year.

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Join us Sat, May 13 at the West Niagara Fairgrounds. Register at eventbrite https://t.co/hlp488cKsd

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NALA Awards Evening, Saturday, April 15, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Recipients:
2020 – Andy Veenstra and Family
2021 – Bill Schenck
2022 – Tom Neufeld
2023 – Henk Sikking Sr
Twenty Valley Golf and Country Club
3814 Yonge Street, Vineland
Contact-Cathy Mous–905-516-5188 or [email protected]

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Niagara Region DC Task Force is recommending that the agricultural use exemption from Regional Development Charges be removed from the policy.
Growers are encouraged to watch the DC committee meeting on May 19th at 4pm at the link below
https://t.co/UZek1ixZyH

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Don't miss OFA & WSIB's next webinar - Navigating the life of claim with the WSIB – March 29 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. To register for this webinar, please visit -https://t.co/OEHduKEmWk

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OFA & WSIB are bringing members a series of agriculture-specific webinars on March 23, 2022 from 12:00pm- 1:00 pm. The webinars are all directed towards farm employers and are designed to be very farm focussed. To register, go to https://t.co/jIJ7GysYwW

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Visit Ontario Pesticide Education YouTube channel for informative videos.
https://t.co/zoF9d9eb7f - First Aid for Pesticides (English).
https://t.co/pbDE4c3KmD - First Aid for Pesticides (Spanish).
https://t.co/UcmnBBDJbA - First Aid for Pesticides (French).

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Check out Workplace Safety and Prevention Services- https://t.co/gtZG6oIp3v for helpful farm safety resources, courses and tools. #FarmSafetyEveryday

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Celebrating Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, March 13 – 19, 2022
In 2022, the aim is to inspire farmers, farm families, and farming communities to value #FarmSafetyEveryday. Visit https://t.co/ICGnEO7J2U for more information!

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https://t.co/ULmqk7DpyV is so excited to be partnering up with @OntarioFarms & @RAWFagriculture to bring you a Virtual Career Fair for all of Canada!

Mark your calendars for November 3rd.

https://t.co/kVeYJbjvnZ

#OFA #RAWF21 #AgCareers

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🏫Two scholarships available from Niagara Federation of Agriculture, applications must be submitted by October 20, 2021. For more info ➡️https://t.co/v1gTjjYnVy🏫

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Regional & Annual General Virtual Meeting WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021 7 PM – 8 PM more info go to ➡️https://t.co/R1rZ35YytL Guest Speaker: @SenatorRobBlack

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🚨 Happy #OntAgWeek everyone! We are excited to announce that we will be doing a decal giveaway throughout the week 🚨

Make sure you're following us on Twitter to receive a FREE 'Farms and Food Forever' decal. Fill out the form to get your decal 👉 https://t.co/kdl1NaCMaP

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OFA Viewpoint: OFA encourages self-care for farmers as we navigate a stressful growing season
https://t.co/RTjWLRXqfM

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FARM 911 launched a new website to celebrate their 4th anniversary & the 50+ municipalities who have joined the project. FARM 911 launched as an awareness campaign to bring attention to the lack of civic address markers for farm fields. Check it out 👉 https://t.co/ZcWxnt00kJ

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Is your child pursuing post-secondary education in an agricultural program this fall? Before August 31, 2021, submit a bursary application for one of three bursaries for $2000 each. Find an application here👇 https://t.co/myEp400mPt