Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS)will open its gates for the 19th time in Woodstock on Sept. 11.
To officially kick things off, new president Doug Wagner will be joined by a variety of special speakers during the opening ceremonies at noon.
4-H Canada’s 100 for 100
In preparation for the upcoming 100th anniversary of 4-H Canada in 2013, COFS will host the launch of 4-H Canada’s legacy fundraising campaign at the opening ceremonies event.
To help with the countdown to the many festivities scheduled for the club’s anniversary year, 4-H Canada will be represented by 4-H youth from across the country who will attend all three days of COFS to promote 4-H Canada’s 100 for 100 legacy fund campaign and raise $100,000 for the next 100 years of 4-H in Canada.
COFS is inviting everyone who has ever been involved in 4-H to help launch the 100 for 100 campaign here in Ontario so that programs for youth can continue throughout rural communities and small towns all across Canada.
Official tax receipts will be issued by 4-H Canada for donations which can be made either at the 4-H Pavilion at COFS or online at www.4-h-canada.ca.
Agriculture More Than Ever
Canadian agriculture is a modern, vibrant and diverse industry, filled with forward-thinking people who love what they do.
For the industry to reach its full potential and to ensure the long-term viability, Agriculture More Than Ever is asking those involved in the industry to champion agriculture by engaging in more frequent discussions regarding what is going well within the industry – filling in information gaps, responding to misguided perceptions and telling the success stories about the industry, online and offline.
Show-goers are encouraged to look for the Agriculture More Than Ever team on the grounds at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and stop by their booth to pick up a t-shirt and show your support. Visit their website at www.agriculturemorethanever.ca to hear stories shared by producers, as well as News about the industry.
Follow Agriculture More Than Ever on Twitter: @agmorethanever and “like” the initiative on Facebook at www.facebook.com/agriculturemorethanever.
Teacher Recognition Award
For the fourth year in a row, Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. in partnership with COFS will again be recognizing an Ontario teacher for their dedication and effort integrating agricultural concepts into classroom curriculum.
The 2012 OAFE Teacher Recognition Award will be presented to Elsa Natvik, a Secondary School teacher with the Lambton-Kent District School Board, teaching the Agriculture Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program at Ridgetown High School.
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show runs Sept. 11 to 13 at Canada’s Outdoor Park in Woodstock.
The opening ceremonies begin at noon on Sept. 11 beside the Ducks Unlimited Canada Farm Pond.
For more information, visit www.outdoorfarmshow.com, follow @outdoorfarmshow on Twitter or call 1-800-563-5441.
