HURON
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County Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER
Website: www.hcfa.on.ca Email: ofahuron@tcc.on.ca
Upcoming Events
Snowmobilers: Please remember that some crops in the field are vulnerable to damage from snowmobiles. Please ensure there is adequate snow cover before you enter a field and always ensure you have landowner permission to ride your snowmobiles on farmland and off the groomed trails. ◊
HCFA Director profiles:
February 21 - Family Day!
CANADA’S AGRICULTURE DAY February 22, 2022 A day to celebrate the food we love to produce and those who produce it.
Rob VandenHengel Rob is the current HCFA President and has been on the HCFA Board since 2014. He operates a dairy and cash crop farm north of Seaforth with his wife Jan and three daughters. Rob is also a Policy Advisory Council representative for the HCFA and was a member of the executive commitee for three years prior to becoming President. Rob joined the Federation as a way to help serve the agriculture community and to be able to help with policy development. In his spare time Rob loves to coach soccer and be involved with minor sports.
Murray Workman Murray is the current HCFA Vice-President. He operates a cash crop farm north of Hensall with his father Tom, his wife Kristin and their son and daughter. Murray has been a member of the executive committee for two years prior to becoming VicePresident. Murray joined as a way to help serve the agricultural community and learn more about the issues facing today’s farmers. In his spare time Murray loves to coach hockey and be involved with minor sports.
HCFA to host annual MP/MPP Local Politician Forum The Huron County Federation of Agriculture is working on hosting the annual MP/MPP Local Politicians Forum. A firm date has not been set as of yet, but it is looking like sometime in April 2022. Public health measures will be followed. If you have any issues you would like presented at this meeting – please contact the office or email ofahuron@tcc.on.ca. ◊
Huron County Federation of Agriculture
BOARD MEETING
February 28, 2022 8:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining this meeting – please let us know.
OPP Non-Emergency Line 1-888-310-1122
HCFA OFFICE During the winter months please call before visiting the HCFA office to determine if the office is open. Please be assured that we are still available to address your concerns by telephone: 5194829642 or email: ofahuron@tcc.on.ca Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/huronfedofag and Facebook at Huron County Federation of Agriculture
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