Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada invites you to participate in a free webinar. This webinar is for people who are new to the AgriStability and AgriInvest programs or have not yet joined the program but would like to learn more.

Join us on January 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern (12 p.m. Central), for this webinar to hear about program basics and how you may benefit from participating in AgriStability and AgriInvest.

During this webinar you will be able to ask questions related to the topics discussed and receive responses from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada officials.

Click here to register for this webinar.

Celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day

Canada’s Agriculture Day is back! Mark your calendars and get ready to raise your fork: Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Join the entire ag industry as we share our pride, open doors to new food conversations, and trend again on social media across Canada. If you have a great photo or video in mind, save it now so you can share it on the big day.

Connecting with consumers

As an important member of the Canadian agriculture and food community, you have an interesting story to tell. Canada’s Agriculture Day helps consumers see the connection to where their food comes from and the people who produce it. Consumers want to learn more, and this day is a great way to start the conversation, in person and online.

Here are just a few ways you can get involved:

• Post a photo, make a video, or write a blog. Share what you’re doing on social media – and use the hashtag #CdnAgDay.
• Host a potluck and encourage your friends to use all-Canadian ingredients (and share it online 😊).
• Host a virtual tour of your farm or production facility.
• Teach someone something new about agriculture. Share your knowledge and story with others.

Feel free to come up with your own ways to share your passion for ag and inspire others to join the conversation. It’s all about celebrating Canadian agriculture and food in engaging, fun and respectful ways.

Visit AgDay.ca for more inspiration.

The South Western Ontario Dairy Symposium committee looks forward to February 2022 with the hopes that we will have this pandemic behind us. At that time the committee hopes to have an exciting program for dairy producers and a great tradeshow for exhibitors.

We thank you for your support in the past and we look forward to seeing you in 2022.

Follow us on Twitter @SWODSdairy  or on Facebook for the latest information.

An Interactive Event Planned by Producers for Producers
Planned and sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Ontario, through its Dairy Producer Committees in Essex-Kent, Lambton, Middlesex, Elgin, Huron, Perth, Oxford, Waterloo, Wellington, Brant, Norfolk, Wentworth, Haldimand and Niagara, in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.

https://dairysymposium.com/

Mark your calendar for the 4^th annual Canadian Crops Convention

We’re looking forward to bringing the industry together for an in-person 2022 Canadian Crops Convention, hosted in partnership by the Canola Council of Canada and Canada Grains Council. The world is changing in ways no one could have predicted, and we’re planning for an exciting and informative program to help Canadian agriculture adapt and thrive in these challenging times.

The event is currently planned to take place from March 8 – 10, at the Westin Ottawa. The health and safety of our attendees is our top priority, therefore we are closely monitoring the public health situation and will require that all attendees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We are also planning for a short virtual component of the agenda, providing the opportunity to tune in remotely for two of our speaker presentations.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate the changing public health conditions and will be providing program and registration updates as we move forward. Stay informed through these Convention emails, Twitter (@canolacouncil) and on our website.

If you have any questions prior to event registration opening, please contact Whitney Dencklau. For those interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sandra Esposito.

Save the date for March 9-11, 2022 as the London Farm Show returns for an in-person event at the Agriplex and BMO Centre.

Mandatory Vaccination Policy:

Effective October 4, 2021, The London Farm Show, as an owned and operated event at Western Fair District will enact a Mandatory Vaccination Policy for all staff, volunteers, exhibitors and contractors. All exhibitors, staff and attendees at the show must provide:

1 – Provide proof of Full Vaccination against Covid-19

2 – Provide a written attestation of a medical reason(s) or Ontario Human Rights Code reason(s) for not being vaccinated against COVID-19

Attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination upon entering the show. Exhibitors who are working a booth at the show will be required to submit a written attestation on behalf of their company & booth staff in advance of the show. More information on Covid-19 protocols will be provided closer to the event.