Happy Harvest by Laura Fraser, OFA Member Service Representative, Oxford and Elgin Counties Laura.fraser@ofa.on.ca As we get closer to winter, I hope everyone had a safe and bountiful harvest. In speaking with members, some experienced challenges and un- expected results. I would like to re- mind readers that as things slow
down a bit in this season, it is a good time to check on yourself and your neighbours. Agriculture Wellness Ontario (agriculturewellnessontario.ca) offers education programs, mental health and counselling for the farming community. The resources are free, confidential and easy to access. This time of year, at the Ontario Federal of Agriculture (OFA) also means it is time for regional meetings. Over the next several months, meetings will be held throughout the province, offering our members a platform to discuss key issues and explore opportunities to get involved. These meetings are an excellent opportunity to get to know your local federations, network with fellow members and share your input and concerns. It is also the time when we elect leadership and representatives for positions on the OFA Policy Advisory Council and as delegates to the 2024 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for November 26-27 in Toronto. Recent meetings in Elgin and Oxford County included tours of the Gay Lea Dairy Museum and guest speakers from both Oxford and Wilmot Township to discuss the importance of THE TURKEY SHOPPE
farmland preservation. Those in attendance also received an OFA update from OFA Zone 4 Director Tracey Arts and Executive Director Ethan Wallace. Regional meetings are a great way to connect with the agricultural community and learn valuable information pertaining to your county. If you want to engage more with your local federation or receive updates from OFA, please contact me anytime! Laura.fraser@ofa.on.ca.
10882 Sunset Rd. Just North of Talbotville Monday-Friday 9-5:30 Saturday 9-4 See us at the Horton Christmas Market November 16th, 10 am – 4 pm
Stop in today for our Stuffed Turkey Breast Log Mouthwatering Turkey Meatballs and Turkey Meatloaf
REAL LIVING Rural Elgin 519-633-0527 www.turkeyshoppe. com
FRESH LOCAL TURKEY
Geoffrey Rae Managing Editor / Sales Geoff@villagerpublications.com 519-495-7177
All articles written by Geoff Rae unless otherwise indicated. Copy Editor – Peter Bloch-Hansen Publisher: Barb Botten barb@villagerpublications.com Graphic Artist – Cathy Wood Photos, community events and article suggestions welcome. Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher.Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Page 12 Real Living • Fall 2024
To advertise here, please contact Geoff@villagerpublications.com
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs