Call Ted Clysdale for more information at 705-742-0993 or email tclysdale@hotmail.com
Time:
12:00pm - 1:01pm
Description:
We have arranged a meeting for the Red Deer Chapter on Tuesday , December 5, 2006 at 12:00 noon.
The meeting will be held at Monsier Wongs Restaurant, 5004-48 Street Red Deer. ( 1 blk west of the Millennium building downtown)
The lunch buffet is $12.00 per person, members can pay the restaurant for this meeting.
From discussions with members at the CAFA Regional conference on Nov 10, we will be deciding the meetings and topics for the
rest of the year, including the number of meetings we need to have.
Please advise me if you will be attending;
Thanks !
Janie Nielsen
Farm Accounts Manager
Cuthbertson Sandall CA's
4817-48 Street Red Deer , AB T4N 1S6
403-342-2500 fax 403-346-7033
email: janet.nielsen@csandall.com
Time:
7:30am - 8:31am
Description:
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2006
TIME: 7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
WHERE: SATELLITE RESTAURANT
145 KING ST W. CHATHAM
SPEAKER: DAVE BELANGER, PRODUCT SPECIALIST
FOR AG EXPERT
TOPIC: DAVE WILL EXPLAIN THE BENEFITS OF AG EXPERT & HOW IT CAN HELP CLIENTS TO BETTER MANAGE THEIR FARMS.
THE COST IS $20.00 AND RECEIPTS ARE PROVIDED.
BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED.
PLEASE RSVP BY DEC 1/06 TO DONNA CAMLIS AT (519) 352-6840 x 222.
Time:
12:00pm - 1:01pm
Description:
Dan Schwanbeck: Northern Alberta Business Incubator (NABI)
Please RSVP to Art Lange 467-6040 or email art@ajlconsulting.ca
Time:
9:00am - 10:01am
Description:
Contact Deb Calverley for more information
Time:
12:00pm - 1:01pm
Description:
This is a reminder that the next CAFA meeting will be on Thursday, December
7 at noon in the Tee Room at the Golf and Curling Club.
The speaker for the meeting will be Shannon Meyers, MSc, P. Ag. Shannon
Meyers has spent ten years in the western Canadian livestock industry and
the last three years as the General Manager of Fast Genetics Inc. I have
attached a document outlining the profile and history of Fast Genetics Inc.
Please let me know if you are able to attend.
Hope to see you there!
P.A. Golf and Curling club 12:00.
RSVP Leo Kozokowsky (888) 291-3276
leo.Kosokowsky@agmpower.ca
Time:
11:30am - 12:31pm
Description:
Mel Humee, MNP: Agri-Business Program ACC
Contact Don Forbes at donfor@mts.net
At CanadInns
Time:
11:45am - 12:46pm
Description:
Learn the results rom a farmer focused survey on how, when and why they seek the services of advisors.
Presented by WIlliam McClounie & Julie Harlow ACCFF.
Meeting to be held in ACC Famers Financail Boardroom, 1st floor, 100 Stone Road W, Guelph.
Lunch will be served $10 at the door.
Time:
8:00am - 4:08pm
Description:
Farm Business 2020 Conference
Research Update and Exploring the New Farm Management in Ontario Agriculture
Mark your calendars for December 13 and 14, 2006 and plan to attend the “Farm Business 2020 Conference” at the Holiday Inn in Guelph. The conference will include a number of informative presentations and discussions about the opportunities and challenges facing the agricultural industry from a farm business management perspective.
During the daytime on December 13, the second annual “Research Update on Agribusiness and Food Economics” will be held. This is being presented by the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) at the University of Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). This event will feature updates on current economics research topics including International Trade in the Post-Doha World, Economics of Food Safety, Environmental Economics of Agriculture, and the Economic Impacts of Land Use Changes in the Greenbelt.
In the evening of December 13, the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI) will lead off the “Exploring the New Farm Management in Ontario Agriculture” portion of the conference with an address by Jack Wilkinson, President of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers.
On December 14, the Farm Business 2020 Conference will continue with a day-long program including leading edge presentations and thought provoking discussions. Presenter Richard Worzel, Canada’s leading futurist, will comment on the challenges and opportunities for agricultural based industries. David Sparling, who is Executive Director of the Institute for Agri-Food Policy Innovation, will look at the changing business management needs of a changing agricultural sector. Also on that day will be a panel of producers discussing their own success stories of business management innovation.
A more detailed program and brochure for both days along with registration information are available at http://adaptcouncil.org/ami/ or by calling 1-877-424-1300.
Time:
12:00pm - 1:01pm
Description:
Our next meeting for the Simcoe County chapter of the Canadian Association
of Farm Advisors (CAFA) will be on December 13th.
Guest Speaker: Paul Rastas, CA, CFP, Powell Jones LLP
Paul has a wealth of experience in dealing with farm clients on complex tax
issues and government programs (ex. CAIS).
He will be sharing some interesting examples and lessons learned.
Here are the details:
What: CAFA Simcoe County Chapter Meeting
When: Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Where: Scotia Private Client Group, 2nd floor Boardroom, 12 Fairview
Road (near Hwy 400 & Essa Road)
Cost: $10 (includes lunch)
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by Tuesday, December 12th.
Guests are welcome!
(See attached file: Simcoe County CAFA Dec 2006.doc)
The Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA) is a national, non-profit
professional umbrella organization dedicated to helping farm businesses by
increasing the skills and knowledge of farm advisors. For more information
on CAFA, you can visit the website at www.cafanet.com.
Thanks,
Melanie Smith, MBA
Investment Executive
ScotiaMcLeod
151 Ferris Lane, Suite 401
Barrie, Ontario
L4M 6C1
Time:
4:00pm - 6:02pm
Description:
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
Please join us for our Annual Christmas Social. This is a wonderful way to wind-up the calendar year and spend time getting to know other CAFA members that share common interests and goals.
We look forward to seeing you there!
When: Wednesday, December 13th, 2006
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Clarence Koch residence
44 Vista Pl. SE
Medicine Hat
(Take Strachan Rd. to Stratton Way- head south
to Vista Dr.- turn left & go to Vista Rd.- turn right-
then right onto Vista Pl.)
Snacks & Beverages Supplied
RSVP by December 11th
conniecash@canopycanada.net
Time:
8:00am - 4:08pm
Description:
Farm Business 2020 Conference
Research Update and Exploring the New Farm Management in Ontario Agriculture
Mark your calendars for December 13 and 14, 2006 and plan to attend the “Farm Business 2020 Conference” at the Holiday Inn in Guelph. The conference will include a number of informative presentations and discussions about the opportunities and challenges facing the agricultural industry from a farm business management perspective.
During the daytime on December 13, the second annual “Research Update on Agribusiness and Food Economics” will be held. This is being presented by the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) at the University of Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). This event will feature updates on current economics research topics including International Trade in the Post-Doha World, Economics of Food Safety, Environmental Economics of Agriculture, and the Economic Impacts of Land Use Changes in the Greenbelt.
In the evening of December 13, the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI) will lead off the “Exploring the New Farm Management in Ontario Agriculture” portion of the conference with an address by Jack Wilkinson, President of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers.
On December 14, the Farm Business 2020 Conference will continue with a day-long program including leading edge presentations and thought provoking discussions. Presenter Richard Worzel, Canada’s leading futurist, will comment on the challenges and opportunities for agricultural based industries. David Sparling, who is Executive Director of the Institute for Agri-Food Policy Innovation, will look at the changing business management needs of a changing agricultural sector. Also on that day will be a panel of producers discussing their own success stories of business management innovation.
A more detailed program and brochure for both days along with registration information are available at http://adaptcouncil.org/ami/ or by calling 1-877-424-1300.
Topic: Mr. Ball’s presentation is entitled “Attrition in Agriculture”
Please RSVP to John Hunt at 364-3790 or email at jhunt@bdo.ca so we can advise Newman’s of how many are attending. I look forward to seeing you there.
Remember: Consider bringing a guest.
Time:
11:45am - 12:46pm
Description:
Fraser Valley Chapter invites you to join them for:
Starting with the FARM FAMILY TEAM
WHEN: Thursday, December 14, 2006 11:45 AM – 1 :15 PM
WHERE: Scotiabank Boardroom
100 – 2777 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford
Guest Speaker: Jim Soldan
The Family Furrow
“…From a common sense point of view and all too often, the response or reaction is far too great for the 'apparent irresolvable issues' that drive family farms apart….”, BC Holstein News
A family starts the decision making process and all planning stems from choices made by the family farm team. Come and learn some of the obstacles and challenges in farm transition from a professional farm family coach.
THE FAMILY FURROW, provides helpful insights for family business team members on working in a family farm business. Jim Soldan is a family business trainer, mediator and coach, focusing on the family business team; he can be contacted at 604-795-9979 (phone/fax).
Family Farm Business Management; working with your family towards successful living.
Come and learn the importance of being a farm advisor in the current agricultural climate!
RSVPs can be sent to Liz at info@cafanet.com or call her at
1-877-474-2871.
Cost of the lunch is $10 at the door with receipts provided.
Time:
11:45am - 12:46pm
Description:
Environmental Farm Plans
At Canad Inns
Contact Don Forbes at donfor@mts.net for more information.
Time:
4:30pm - 5:31pm
Description:
Tuesday, December 19 meeting @ 4:30 pm at FCC
Speaker: Grant Hirsche, well known farmer/rancher in the Calgary area
Topic: Producer perspectives on the state of agriculture
8am» Informa Economics 10th Annual Canadian Fall Outlook Conference