Wellington Federation of Agriculture works for farmers'
economic, environmental and social well-being.
WFA will liaise with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, to all levels of government, commodity and rural groups to meet these needs.
Food Freedom Day-it's not just another meal!
Few Canadians give their daily food a lot of thought, that’s why on Sunday February 12, Food Freedom Day provides us with the perfect occasion to celebrate what we eat and the farmers who produce our food.
Designated by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Food Freedom Day marks the calendar date when the average Canadian will have earned enough income to pay the entire year’s grocery bill. Canadians enjoy one of the lowest-cost “food baskets” in the world. As a comparison, Food Freedom Day in Iceland is in late February, while in Mexico it doesn’t come until early March.
WFA recently met with our local MPP's to discuss Wellington Ag Issues. Left to right-Gord Flewwelling- WFA President, Randy Pettapiece-MPP Perth-Wellington, Wim Denhartog-Wellington Christian Farmers, Gord Grant-OFA MSR Waterloo/Wellington/Duffering, David Parker-WFA Past President, Ted Arnott-MPP Wellington Halton Hills. Front: John Sutherland-Waterloo/Wellington NFU. Photo taken by Lisa Hern
OFA Releases Position on Industrial Wind Turbines
For immediate release
OFA calls on government to suspend wind turbine development in Ontario
Guelph, ON [January 20, 2012] – Escalating concerns about industrial wind turbines have prompted the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) to urge the province of Ontario to suspend further development until farm families and rural residents are assured that their interests are adequately protected. The OFA unveiled its strong stance in a new position statement on industrial wind turbines, released today, that will be presented to government later this month.
It has come to our attention, that few of our members know about the farm implement act and how it applies to them. Under the act, you are provided protection when you purchase new and used equipment, and when you have repairs done. Please review these links below for detailed information. This is very valuable information that we should all know!
Guelph, ON [November 24, 2011] – Alymer vegetable producer and long-time board member, Mark Wales won the election to lead the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) as its new president. More than 250 delegates representing agricultural commodities and Ontario farmers recently came together at OFA’s 76th annual meeting and convention in Toronto November 21 and 22 to discuss farm issues and the sustainability of Ontario agriculture.
At the WFA annual meeting Oct 28th, Gord Flewwelling was elected as WFA President.
Biographical Notes:
- born and raised in the farm community of Wellington
-engaged in mixed farming when it was a viable business and provided an adequate lifestyle
- close working relationship with the Township of Wellington North as a livestock evaluator
- involved in the early planning of the Wedge of Wellington, one of the premier events for agricultural awareness with young Wellington County students that continues today as the Pizza Perfect project
-- regular contributor at the Drayton Farm Show
- over 10 years representing the interests of the Wellington farm community as the OFA Regional Director (never missed a meeting, never missed a convention)
