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inside…Growing Connections Young Farmer Conference ............ 1, 6, 7, 8

Saskatchewan Young Ag-Entrepreneurs ..........................4

Green Hectares .............................4

Egg Farmers of Canada .................4

Chicken Farmers of Canada ...........5

Dairy Farmers of Canada ...............5

Manitoba Young Farmers Committee ....................................5

AGM Entrepreneur Exchange Opportunity ...............................8, 9

National Future Farmers of America Convention ................10

NewsCYFF

Winter 2013/14

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Thursday, February 13th (casual dress)Delegate Arrivals7:30 - 9:30 Registration & Social &

Presentations8:00 Welcome

Friday, February 14th (business casual dress)

Welcome & MessagesOpportunities in Agriculture - Lyndon Carlson, Farm Credit CanadaGreen Hectares Ag Food CouncilFarm On / Farm VoicesEgg Farmers of Canada, Peter Clarke (EFC Chair)Virtual Farm ToursBoard Governance - Toni LashbookIncrease your Business through Social Media - David PappBusiness Planning & Market Analyzing - Brian VothTaking on the World, Marketing & Exports - Norman Leach

evening (formal night)

The Bi g Exchange Networking Event with Green Hectares

saTurday, February 15th (business-casual dress)Guaranteed Better Team Results - Michael GarskaProject N - Own Your Own Nitrogen Plant, Bob Friesen FNABecoming a Young Farm Leader, Jonathan Van Keulen, Dairy Farmers of CanadaSuccession - John Fast, BA, M.Div., PhD

evening (western dress)Young Farmer Ag Tour in 2015 – Leader Tours, Lawrence RowleyEvening Social

sunday, February 16th (business-casual dress)Farm at Hand Presentation, technology application tool presentationGrain Growers of CanadaAmerican Participants Virtual Farm Tour Presentations (2)Virtual Farm Tours (SK, PE, YT, MB)Break-out Sessions - Farm at Hand - CYFF Networking - Unstoppable Conversations with Farm On - The Hopper (Green Hectares)

evening nhL niGhT (Casual … Wear your favorite team jersey night)

Jeff Odger (former NHL player)Wayne Lee, Unconsciously Set Yourself up to Succeed

Monday, February 17th (business-casual dress)Young Farmer Organization Team BreakfastAnnual General Members MeetingNewly Elected Board of Director BriefingDepartures

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Thank you aGM supporTers:

Speakers Bureau of Alberta

Farmers of North America

Green Hectares

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dr. John FasT, b.a. Mdiv. phd.

At the age of twenty John asked his bank man-

ager for a construction loan to start his first

business. After founding firms in the construc-

tion, retail, software development, and man-

agement consulting sectors – that same entre-

preneurial spirit led John to found The Centre For Family Business

affiliated with the University of Waterloo, one of the first in Canada

and which continues to be one of the largest in North America. He

has co-authored numerous books and curriculum used by profes-

sionals and family firms including the Agri-Succession Case Study

Commentary published by the Canadian Farm Business Manage-

ment Council. John brings a background as counselor, entrepreneur,

ethicist, and educator to bear upon a successful career coaching

executives and leading organizations through transitional dynam-

ics. As an active researcher and speaker, he addresses numerous

trade, professional and academic audiences each year. John is a

sought after inspirational speaker on topics related to Family Busi-

ness, Leadership & Communication, Work-Life Balance, and Work-

place Integrity. He is currently the founding partner and president

of “Family Enterprise Solutions”, a management consulting and

training organization through which he has emerged as one of

Canada’s leading experts on family business. He is also the author

of The Family Business Doctor: Ensuring the Long Term Health of

Your Business Family, which has received wide acclaim for its abil-

ity to communicate the deepest issues facing business families in a

hopeful and constructive manner.

Formally trained as a business ethicist, Dr. Fast has taught at

universities in California, Boston, and Ontario. John helps family

firms maximize their advantages through a variety of ways: serv-

ing as a director or external advisor for family boards; coaching

key family and non-family executives; providing interim executive

management leadership; and quarterbacking multi-generational

succession planning and implementation.

Mike Garska

Mike Garska is the President of Novacom Inter-

national and The Success Tool Chest. He is co-

founder of Find A Mentor.org and a successful

entrepreneur, author, business/ life coach and a

business consultant. He has experience in the

oilfield, construction, forestry, agriculture, wireless communica-

tions, IVR communications, industrial rentals/supplies and retail

industries.

Mike has been self-employed since 1987 and lives with a de-

voted purpose in life of bringing people together in harmony to

grow rich through peace of mind.

Mike is an expert in Masterminding. He effectively creates

masterminding groups within companies, families and organiza-

tions to resolve issues, generate teamwork, and make them more

effective and efficient.

Mike has over thirty years experience focusing on the structure

and positive effects of Masterminding in business and for life balance.

For the last ten years, he has helped structure and coach masterminds

to increase sales, improve customer service, communication/informa-

tion flow, resolve conflicts, perfect accounting systems, advance shop

and construction site productivity and safety, build human resources,

and streamline business acquisitions/sales. He masterfully creates co-

operation, enthusiasm and focus within groups.

Mike helps participants expand their awareness and desire to

develop new healthy work and life habits. His presentation, Team

Building With a Difference, will provide your participants with the

needed skills to improve just about every aspect of people’s lives

and every workplace. From the acquisition of practical discipline to

the use of imagination, Mike can help you structure a proven posi-

tive Masterminding process for continuous improvement.

norMan LeaCh

Norman Leach is president of Norman Leach &

Associates, Inc., which specializes in Integrated

Business Knowledge (Marketing, Public, Gov-

ernment, Media Relations and Event Manage-

ment) and International Trade Development

and Management. With offices in Calgary, Al-

berta, Kansas City, USA, and Mexico City, Mexico. Norman’s experi-

ence has taken him from North America to Europe to Asia to Latin

America.

Norman has facilitated the entry into new and/or international

markets for a large number of companies and non-profit agencies.

He looks at the politics, risks, opportunities and rewards in acting in

a global marketplace. He received the 2011 Canadian Manufacturer

and Exporters Award for Leadership in Export Development.

Norman teaches at Mount Royal University and SAIT on the

topics of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and International Trade. He

has also taught at the University of Lethbridge (where he won the

Instructor of the Year Award), the University of Manitoba, Univer-

sity of Alberta, Grant McEwan Community College and Red River

Community College in Manitoba.

Growing Connections Conference Speakers

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3Wayne Lee

Wayne Lee knows that for many of us, our

minds are littered with detours, potholes and

accidents waiting to happen. Fear, self-doubt,

inhibitions of all kinds, beliefs reside in our

subconscious and prevent us from reaching our

conscious goals. But if you Set your GPS (Great Programmable Sub-

conscious) For Success, you can achieve anything while taking the

ride of your life.

If there’s one thing peak performance experts like Wayne Lee

agree on, it’s that the mind is capable of leading us anywhere.

Wayne’s own journey to excellence was fuelled with an unre-

lenting passion for entertaining and empowering people. From a

childhood fascination with magic and visualization, Wayne’s gift

for seeing and acting on what’s possible has grown to international

proportions. He is one of North America’s premier corporate pre-

senters, a veteran of thousands of successful shows, a published

author, and a peak performance coach to professionals of all walks

of life.

Wayne practises what he preaches. Wayne is a former five-

time Canadian Amateur Wrestling Champion, who also served as a

beloved classroom instructor before taking the stage in the corpo-

rate world. More recently, he was named “Entertainer of the Year”

for the Canadian Events Industry.

Wayne Lee is an unrelenting advocate for individuals and

teams looking to turn potential into performance. Through humour

and hypnosis, he helps people drop their defences and access their

GPS. Once in there, Wayne shows how what you put in--beliefs,

attitudes, goals and vision—can act as coordinates that absolutely

determine whether or not you reach your destination. Get it wrong

and you’re stuck in traffic. Get it right and you’ll get to your goal

faster and more directly than you ever thought possible.

Many people find it difficult to make the connection between

the inner goings on of the mind and outward action and perfor-

mance, yet it’s crucial to any success. That’s why Wayne Lee’s work

is so special.

Wayne can break down the barriers of even the most cynical

and resistant individuals through laughter and hypnosis and in the

process show them how to access their own subconscious. Once

people realize what’s possible when they Set their GPS for Success,

it’s as if they become a new person – the person they were always

meant to be. For employers, that means productivity, teamwork,

and a great attitude at work. For employees themselves, it’s like

being handed the keys to the ride of their lives.

JeFF odGer

Jeff Odger grew up in Spy Hill , SK. He played

821 games over 12 seasons with San Jose, Bos-

ton, Colorado, and Atlanta. Scored 75 goals 70

assists and accumulated 2364 penalty minutes.

Jeff spent 2 seasons as Atlanta Thrashers Radio

color analyst . Returned back to the Family farm with 2 sons that

are the 5th generation on the farm.

daVid papp

David Papp is an international IT consultant

with over twenty years’ experience in IT sys-

tems and serves as a keynote speaker on

numerous IT topics. He has experienced the

growth and success of founding and manag-

ing many businesses including his own consulting and technology

business, Microtek Corporation, in 1991, which has evolved into a

multi-faceted one-stop shop for his clients. His clients range from

small businesses to large organizations. He enjoys building and

maintaining a strong business relationship with his clients acting

as their trusted technology advisor.

Through his growth, his reputation as an expert has steadily

increased. He appears on TV and in the news as an industry analyst.

In addition to numerous industry certifications (Cisco, Microsoft,

VMware, security, auditing), David has a professional computer

engineering degree. He is an active member of the Canadian As-

sociation of Professional Speakers and enjoys sharing his expertise

with audiences throughout the world. He recently authored a book

entitled “IT Survival Guide: Conquering Information Technology in

Your Organization”.

brian VoTh

Brian has several years of farming background

in the Altona, MB area after which he attended

the University of Manitoba completing a Di-

ploma in Agriculture Finance and a Bachelor of

Science in Agribusiness.

Brian took an interest in marketing during his years of univer-

sity, and worked for two years as a grain buyer at Bunge in Altona

buying canola and flax. From there he decided to put his market-

ing experience to work for farmers as a Grain Marketing Advisor

for a Winnipeg, MB company where he stayed for two and a half

years before making the switch to Agri-Trend Marketing as a Mar-

ket-Coach and then moving up to a Senior Market-Coach. Brian

has his Professional Ag designation from the Manitoba Institute of

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4Agrologists, along with his MB Life Insurance License to assist

farms in making succession plans. To round it off he is also an advi-

sor with Global Ag Risk Solutions which provides revenue based in-

surance to farms compared to the traditional crop insurance model.

Brian specializes in working with producers on their true costs

of production for each individual operation, then working that with

farm specific cash flow requirements and bin space capabilities to

build Strategic Marketing Plans unique to each producer. He then

helps execute the Strategic Marketing Plan with market analysis

and basis negotiation all in the best interests of the farm. Within

Saskatchewan Young Ag-Entrepreneurs2013 has been a very busy year for the SYA.

In January we hosted our 7th annual confer-

ence and AGM, which had record attendance numbers, with many

new faces in the room. The SYA partnered with the Saskatchewan

Ministry of Agriculture to bring Larry Martin of Guelph into Saska-

toon in the spring for two workshops on managing commodity risk

using futures and options. In July the SYA was proud to support

the FarmLink fundraiser for STARS by sending 10 of our members

to the event. July was a busy month as the SYA also sponsored 16

members to golf in the annual farmers tournament at Harbor Golf

Club, as well as having seats available for members at an exclusive

field tour day event in NE Saskatchewan.

With no plans of slowing down, the SYA will be kicking off 2014

with a booth at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show, Janu-

ary 13-16 in Saskatoon. We also invite you to attend our 8th an-

nual conference and AGM January 29-30, also in Saskatoon, with

speakers such as Lance Stockbrugger, John Gormley, and Darci Lang

to name a few. Bookmark our website to stay on top of all things

SYA: www.saskyoungag.ca.

Green HectaresThe CYFF is pleased to announce; Green Hectares, as a bronze

sponsor of the 2014 AGM & Conference. Thank You, Green Hectares

for your support of the CYFF and our 11 provincial/territorial young

farmer organizations, your support is sincerely appreciated. The

CYFF is looking forward to working with Green Hectares. “Green

the Agri-Trend Marketing network he works as a market analyst

and assists other Coaches with building plans for their clients.

Brian has remained in close contact with the University of

Manitoba Department of Agriculture since graduating and speaks

to the graduating class regularly, particularly the Diploma grads

heading back to the farm to emphasize the importance of market-

ing and business planning on their operations. The university has

also asked for his input in how to teach more about marketing from

a farm’s perspective in order to better educate the students coming

through the Ag program.

Hectares will be providing R.E.A.L. Training to young farmers at the

2014 AGM and Conference. (Rural Entrepreneurs and Agriculture

Leaders Training) is a program that equips young people in rural ar-

eas with the ability to engage with agriculturally and economically

diverse communities through ongoing online training and tools,

short-term mentorships and improved networking activities. Green

Hectares believes in the activities of the CYFF and supports young

farmers from coast to coast therefore are pleased and proud to

partner and work with the organization.”

Egg Farmers of Canada

The Canadian Young Farmers’ Forum is pleased to announce Egg

Farmers of Canada as our newest sponsor. CYFF is looking forward

to working with Egg Farmers of Canada and appreciates their gen-

erous support of the CYFF and its 11 provincial/territorial young

farmer organizations. “Our partnership with CYFF is illustrative

of our commitment to empower the next generation of Canadian

farmers,” explains Tim Lambert, CEO of Egg Farmers of Canada.

“Some are the sons and daughters of the ...farmers we represent.

Others are new entrants who are driven by their interests to pro-

duce fresh, local and high-quality products for Canadians. They are

the future leaders of Canada’s agriculture industries, the backbone

of Canada. We look forward to working with CYFF to support and

connect future leaders of our vibrant industries across the coun-

try.” About Egg Farmers of Canada: Now in its fourth decade as

one of Canada’s leading agriculture organizations, Egg Farmers of

Canada (EFC) manages the national egg supply and promotes egg

consumption while representing the interests of regulated egg pro-

ducers from coast to coast. For more information visit eggfarmers.

ca and eggs.ca, or follow @eggsoeufs on Twitter.

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5Chicken Farmers of CanadaWelcome Back … Chicken Farmers of Canada. The CYFF appreci-

ates the support received from Chicken Farmers of Canada. We look

forward to working with CFC.

www.chicken.ca

Twitter: @chickenfarmers

Dairy Farmers of CanadadFC’s dairy Farm sustainability award is Coming up!

Until March 31st, DFC will be seeking nominations for the third

Dairy Farm Sustainability Award. Sponsored this year by De Laval

Canada, the Award recognizes Canadian dairy farmers that have

adopted on-farm management practices that extend beyond stan-

dard industry practice and meet the objectives defined in Dairy

Farmers of Canada’s sustainability strategy to:

•Reducegreenhousegasemissionsfromdairyfarms,

•Promotetheefficientandsustainablemanagementof

natural resources, and

•Benchmarkthesocio-economicperformanceofCanadian

dairy farms.

The winners will receive a cash prize of and a trip to receive the

Award in person at Dairy Farmers of Canada’s 2014 annual gen-

eral meeting, in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The finalists will

each receive a prize of $1,000. Visit dairyfarmers.ca/what-we-do/

programs/environment-and-sustainable-development/dairy-farm-

sustainability-awardfor details and submit your candidacy!

Manitoba Young Farmers CommitteeThe Manitoba Young Farmers will be hosting a series of events in

the next few months. They include:

Manitoba young Farmers Luncheon at ag days

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

The Manitoba Young Farmers Committee will once again be

hosting a complimentary luncheon at Manitoba Ag Days on Tues-

day, January 21st in the Curling Rink Lounge for young farmers. A

number of speakers will be highlighted over the course of the day

that may be of interest to young farmers.

Be sure to mark this one on your calendar.

Manitoba young Farmers Meeting & bear pit session

Wednesday, January 29th, 2014

Each year the Manitoba Young Farmers hosts a speaker ses-

sion and a “Bear Pit” Session at the KAP Annual Meeting. In recent

years this event has been expanded to include late morning speak-

ers of particular interest to young farmers. The speaker session this

starts at 10:30 am and includes updates from the Manitoba Young

Farmers Committee, CYFF and a key note speaker. The luncheon

following this meeting is hosted by Manitoba Pork Council.

The 5:30 p.m. “Bear Pit Session” will immediately follow the

KAP Annual Meeting Program and we are pleased to announce

that Manitoba Canola Growers Association has agreed to sponsor

a “Beverage & Wings” event in conjunction with the event. Further

details on this event will follow.

young & beginning Farmers Conference

February 26th & 27th, 2014

Plans are well underway for the 2014 Young & Beginning

Farmers Conference. This event will be hosted in Portage la Prairie.

A number of topics will be covered and speakers include Dave How-

att and Chris Sumner. Be sure to mark the dates on your calendar

and watch for further information.

season’s Greetings

On behalf of the Manitoba Young Farmers Committee would

like to take this opportunity to extend Season Greetings to you and

yours. May you have a wonderful Holiday Season and health and

happiness throughout the coming year!

For more information on any of our events, please contact

Wanda McFadyen, Operations Coordinator at wanda.mcfadyen@

kap.mb.ca

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UP TO 100 YOUNG FARMERS FROM ACROSS CANADA WILL BE

SPONSORED TO ATTEND THE 2014 GROWING CONNECTIONS CYFF

Conference and AGM thanks to the partnership/sponsorship be-

tween CYFF and Green Hectares.

Young farmers wishing to attend will receive funding support.

Please be aware there has a been a slight change to Green Hectares

sponsorship. Rather than just covering the cost of the registration

fee, Green Hectares financial contribution will now assist with the

cost of accommodations. This applies to all the applicants, including

the ones already received at the office.

The new financial support program will assist with reducing the

cost of accommodations…

option 1: participant pays $250.00 (covers 4 nights accommoda-

tions – roomed with a roommate and the registration fee) regular

cost $912.12 *$662.12 savings

option 2: participant pays $550.00 (covers 4 nights accommo-

dations – own hotel room and the registration fee) regular cost

$1224.24 *$674.24 savings

Registration forms can be found on the CYFF website … visit http://

cyff.ca/annual-conference-meeting/THE ENTREPRENEUR EXCHANGE

What is The Entrepreneur Exchange? Where ideas meet advice. The Entrepreneur Exchange is a short term, informal mentorship opportunity for people in rural communities. It will provide an organized venue at tradeshows and conferences, or as a stand-alone event for the exchange of ideas and knowledge. Participants will have access to a panel of top experts and professionals who will share their knowledge and experience. Entrepreneurs and rural businesses will learn things that they had never thought of before and panel members will gain insights from face-to-face conversations with individuals in the industry. The objectives of The Entrepreneur Exchange are to:

1. initiate conversation and knowledge Entrepreneur Exchange 2. stimulate ideas and business development 3. develop mentorship and collaboration opportunities 4. provide an event to add value to current rural & agricultural events in Alberta

The event format:

Presentation of Idea (30 mins) Participants will share their business idea, issue or need to a panel of 3-4 experts.

Discussion, Conversation and Solutions (30 mins) Panel will offer advice, options and solutions to participants.

Follow up Facilitation Participant will work ith a GH facilitator for immediate follow up on advice.

2014 Growing Connections Conference

AGM Entrepreneur Exchange OpportunityWhat is The entrepreneur exchange?

Where ideas meet advice.

The Entrepreneur Exchange is a short term, informal mentorship opportunity for people in rural communities. It will provide an organized

venue at tradeshows and conferences, or as a stand-alone event for the exchange of ideas and knowledge. Participants will have access to a

panel of top experts and professionals who will share their knowledge and experience. Entrepreneurs and rural businesses will learn things

that they had never thought of before and panel members will gain insights from face-to-face conversations with individuals in the industry.

The objectives of The Entrepreneur Exchange are to:

1. initiate conversation and knowledge Entrepreneur Exchange

2. stimulate ideas and business development

3. develop mentorship and collaboration opportunities

4. provide an event to add value to current rural & agricultural events in Alberta

The event format:

Inventor

Entrepreneur

Student

Researcher

Investor

Media

Government

Not-for-profit

Other

Tell Us About Yourself and Your Idea(s)

Please answer the following questions. This information will be used to provide background and help match you with the right expertise.

Are you a (Check all that apply):

Please provide a brief description of your topic of conversation or question for The Exchange (your idea, issue or need):

The Entrepreneur ExchangeW h e r e i d e a s m e e t a d v i ce.

Full Name:

Phone:

Mailing Address:

City/Town:

Postal Code:

Email:

Website:

Blog:

Twitter:

Facebook:

Contact Information

Social Media Connections (If applicable)

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Choose Your Exchange Location

Submit Your Registration

Note to Registrants

Where would you like to participate in an Exchange? (Check all that apply)

How knowledgeable are you in these areas?

Marketing

Financial Management

Product Development

Succession Planning

Governance

Policy

Please email your completed application to chelsea@greenhectaresonline.com , fax it back to 780-698-2377 or mail to Entrepreneur Exchange, 26 Cranford Way, PO Box 3233, Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8H 2T2

Once you are registered we will contact you with details of coming Exchange events in your chosen area(s). All Exchange events will also be posted on our website. Green Hectares will attempt to accommodate all applicants*.

*All registrations will be assessed based on available timeslots with the panel. Should more registrations be received than timeslots, we will consider hosting another in the area to accommodate the demand. Registrants not selected for a scheduled event will be contacted about participating in future Exchange events.

Northern Alberta

Southern Alberta

Very knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable Average Not knowlegeable

Very knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable Average Not knowlegeable

Very knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable Average Not knowlegeable

Very knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable Average Not knowlegeable

Very knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable Average Not knowlegeable

Very knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable Average Not knowlegeable

Another community, please specify

Central Alberta

What stage is your idea at? (Check one)

What stage is your business or organization at? (Check, if applicable)

What is the type of business or organization? (Check, if applicable)

Tinkering – you’ve got an idea and your starting to work with it and take action

Early-stage

Operating but no revenue

Primary agriculture production

Value-added processing

Retail (agricultural product)

Retail (other)

Alternative agriculture production

Marketing and communications

Services

Manufacturing

Tourism

Education & Training

Community Organization

Community Development

Government

Other

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The Entrepreneur Exchange forms can be found on-line at http://cyff.ca/annual-conference-meeting/

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10National Future Farmers of America ConventionThe Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC in partnership with the

Canadian Young Farmers’ Forum (CYFF), and Agriculture & Agri-

Food Canada (AAFC) attended the National Future Farmers of

America Convention & Expo in Louisville, Kentucky October 30-

November 2. Chairman Kerry Froese, General Manager Guenette

Bautz and Board Member Paul Glenn represented the CYFF at the

event.

The focus was on trade. A luncheon was held for young farmers

from both the United States and Canada to discuss issues of mutual

interest and identify synergies within our farming communities. As

the new generation begins to enter the workforce it is imperative

that they understand our trading relationship, and how important

it will be to leverage it throughout their careers.

The advocacy video that was used to highlight trade between the

two countries can be found at http://www.agr.gc.ca/itpd-dpci/amr/

amr-eng.htm. Details on trade relationship specific to individual

states can be found at www.agr.gc.ca/usadvocacy. (Canada and

the U.S. enjoy the largest bilateral trade relationship in the world.

Total bilateral trade in goods and services was $710 billion in 2012

alone! Let’s keep a good thing growing and continue to broaden

this relationship.)

While in Kentucky, the CYFF Annual Conference was highlighted,

young farmers from the United States were invited to attend the

conference, discussions are taking place with our connections;

there is a possibility we will have virtual farm tours presented by

American Young Farmers at our 2014 Conference.

Left to right: Kerry Froese (CYFF Chair), Guenette Bautz (CYFF General Manager), Paul Glenn (CYFF Board of Director), Karen Hodgson (AAFC Market Access Secretariat)

Dairy Farmers of Canada seeks nominations for the Award

The Award...

Recognizes actions taken by dairy farmers across Canada to produce milk in a sustainable wayEncourages Sustainability and invites farmers to submit their candidacy or that of a fellow dairy farmer

Will you be the next winner?

Dairy Farm Sustainability Award

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MONDAY, MARCH 31st, 2014 – See dairyfarmers.ca for details

2014Proudly sponsored by

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CYFF oFFiCeGuenette Bautz, General ManagerCanadian Young Farmers’ ForumBox 24, Middle Lake, Saskatchewan S0K 2X0Toll Free: 1-888-416-2965 Phone: 1-306-367-4628Facsimile: 1-306-367-2403 Email: info@cyff.ca

Newfoundland and Labrador Young Farmers ForumYoung Farmers of Prince Edward Island

Nova Scotia Young Farmers ForumNew Brunswick Young Farmers Forum

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Keystone Agriculture ProducersSaskatchewan Young Ag-Entrepreneurs

Future Agriculture Business BuildersBC Young Farmers

Yukon Young Farmers

Your CYFF Team

CYFF NEWS - SPRING 2013If you have information you would like to share with CYFF’s members and partners please

submit your articles, information or upcoming events to the CYFF office.

The deadline for the 2014 sprinG neWs is March 30, 2014.

Best Wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous 2014

–From the CYFF General Manager and Board of Directors

CYFF Affiliated Provincial Young Farmer Organizations