Lambton Federation of Agriculture

LFA Seeking Secretary-Treasurer!

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:27:58 +0000

Ideal candidate to have agricultural background; knowledge of accounting; computer skills; people skills and flexible schedule. You would be expected to attend a evening monthly meeting plus special events and committee meetings, take minutes at meetings and keep financial records, do banking and manage the website. Hours average 25-45 hours per month and you would work out of your home. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send resumes by email to ronmacd@brktel.on.ca no later than February 10th. We thank you for your interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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2012 Locally Lambton Food & Fun Map!!

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:36:17 +0000

The LFA is pleased to announce that a new map will be released this year. Production is under way and applications are now being accepted from farm businesses wishing to be on the map. Please contact the office for applications or more information. Also pictures from around Lambton County are needed for the 2012 map. If you wish to take advantage of this free publicity please submit your pictures to the pffice.

Thank you!

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:25:16 +0000

The LFA would like to thank everybody that was inattendance at their annual meeting this past Friday, November 18th. There was a great turn out & Bryan Boyle gave an excellent speech recounting his years in agriculture. A reminder that there are many more annual meetings and events coming up over the next few months. Be sure to check the event listings for all the details.

LFA Scholarships!

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:08:13 +0000

There is still time to apply for the LFA Scholarships. There are 7 scholarships open to new and returning post secondary students.

Scholarship winners will be announced at the Annual Meeting on Friday, November 18th.

All Candidates meeting!

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:00:56 +0000

The provincial election is nearing & 2 All Candiate meetings are being held so your concerns can be heard.
The following ridings will both take place: Tuesday, September 6th @ 7:30 pm
Sarnia Lambton Riding @ the Wyoming Legion

Lambton Kent Middlesex @ the Glencoe Arena in the bupper room.

Proposed Ammendment to the LFA Constitution

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:36:16 +0000

It is being proposed that Article #6 – Voting Privileges and Office, Item 2 (c) A staff member Ontario Federation of Agriculture shall hold a non-voting advisory position be stricken from the Lambton Federation of Agriculture’s constitution

Upcoming Events!

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:27:10 +0000

There are many events happening in Lambton County this summer. Please be sure to check our Events link for a current list of events.

Bring on the sun!

admin — Tue, 31 May 2011 13:46:41 +0000

The LFA would just like to remind everybody to practise safety first on the roads and in the fields. It is easy to forget safe equipment practices when you are in a hurry. And it is no doubt that everybody will be in a hurry after this wet and mild spring we’ve been experiencing.

Be sure to check the events page as there are many events taking place this summer here in Lambton County!

If you enjoy supporting local farm businesses be sure to check out the Locally Lambton website.

All Candidates Meetings!

admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:22:21 +0000

With a Federal election quickly approaching now is the time to get to know the candidates in your riding. Sarnia-Lambton Riding will have an All Candidates meeting Wednesday, April 13th at 7:30 p.m. at the Wyoming Legion. The Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Riding will have an All Candidates meeting Tuesday, April 19th at 7:30 p.m. at the Florence Community Centre. Plan to attend one of these meetings so you can make an informed vote on May 2nd.

LFA partners with Hensall Co-op in food bank donation!

admin — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:14:22 +0000

The LFA has partnered with the Hensall District Co-op to donate white beans to the local food banks within Lambton County. The Hensall District Co-op donated 300lbs. and the LFA matched this donation for a total of 600lbs. of white beans. Thank you to the Hensall Co-op for helping to make this donation possible, the food banks were extremely greatful for this donation as the number of people using these food banks continues to increase.