|
|
Upcoming Events
- Durham East JF meeting
Sun, May 19, 2013 (1:00 pm)
- Bruce Monthly Meeting
Sun, May 26, 2013 (1:00 pm)
- Huron JF Monthly Meeting
Sun, May 26, 2013 (2:00 pm)
- Waterloo JF Monthly Meeting
Sun, June 2, 2013 (1:30 pm)
- Wentworth JF Monthly Meeting
Fri, June 7, 2013 (7:00 pm)
|
|
Written by JFAO
|
|
Wednesday, 15 May 2013 16:27 |
Farm & Food Care Ontario presents....
Breakfast on the Farm
AND they are looking for volunteers!
Click on the logo to read volunteer descriptions and follow instructions to sign up.

|
|
Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 16:31 |
|
|
Written by JFAO
|
|
Friday, 12 April 2013 10:37 |
|
JFAO would like to thank the Canadian Agriculture Adaptation Council for funding and the supporters involved to complete the Barriers to Entry for New Farmers study. The results have been published on Farms.com. Click here to view the results. |
|
Written by JFAO
|
|
Thursday, 21 March 2013 20:16 |
|
Ontario Young Farmers’ Forum Coordinator
Reporting to the Past President and working closely with the Ontario Young Farmers’ Forum (OYFF), the incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the forum for 2013.
This position will support JFAO throughout the planning process and implementation of OYFF. This is a contract position of one year commencing June 1st 2013 and completed on or before May 31st 2014.
Specific duties:
- Support the OYFF Chairperson and organizing committee in hosting a successful event.
- Work with the committee via teleconference/online communication/in-person meetings to prepare the conference schedule
- Research funding opportunities and prepare grant applications
- Liaise with OFA Convention Convenor & hotel staff to arrange room bookings, food, & all other event logistics.
- Prepare marketing & media materials to recruit sponsors and event participants.
- Assist the committee in updating the forum budget for approval at the summer meeting of the JFAO board of directors
- Provide regular updates to the OYFF committee, OFA, and JFAO executive/board.
- Compile evaluations and make recommendations for the following OYFF.
- Ensure all necessary reports are completed post event and submitted
- Understand requirements laid out in the JFAO Constitution and Policies.
Resume to be received by
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
no later than April 19th 2013.
|
|
Written by JFAO
|
|
Monday, 18 March 2013 20:30 |
|
Special Events Program Assistant
30 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Starting salary: $12/hour. This position will support JFAO through the summer with program and event preparation, execution, and post-event wrap-up, ensuring all requirements are completed in a timely and organized fashion. It may include researching, designing and assisting with the preparation of marketing, sponsorship, and registration materials, as well as other office duties, including database record entry. Familiarity with Microsoft Office 2007 including Access and Publisher would be an asset. This position is subject to grant approval.
Deadline to apply – April 19th 2013, resume to be emailed to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
.
For more details about this job, visit: http://www.jfao.on.ca/news/news-jf/special-event-program-assistant-job-posting |
|
Written by JFAO
|
|
Wednesday, 13 March 2013 21:54 |
The 2012 Annual Report is now online! Click on the image below to download and read it.  |
|
Written by JFAO
|
|
Saturday, 09 March 2013 10:16 |
|
Congratulations to the 2013-14 JFAO Executive!
President - Doug Skinner Past President - Sarah Found Finance - Erich Weber Membership - Alex Mitchell Marketing - Claire Johnston CIP - Tricia Staples Fund Development - Sara Jibb Ag Programs - Jessica Burgess Social Rep (new position in 2012) - April English 4-H Rep - Victoria Kyle OFA Rep - Mitch Morawetz

Pictured from L to R Back Row: Tricia Staples, Sara Jibb, Alex Mitchell, Claire Johnston, Jessica Burgess
Front Row: Sarah Found, Doug Skinner |
|
Last Updated on Monday, 11 March 2013 22:06 |
|
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 Next > End >>
|
|
Page 1 of 2 |
|
Get involved today!
JFAO is looking for members for the March Conference Committee!
Work on the premiere event on JFAO's annual schedule develop leadership skills & have fun!
Learn more by e-mailing membership @ jfao.on.ca
Century Farm Signs
The century farm program has been run by JFAO since 1967, when it was launched as a Canadian centennial project.
JFAO is now pleased to recognize farms that have been in the same family for 100, 125, or 150 years in Ontario.

Check out the details here.
|