Friday October 26, 2018

Speaker: Keith Currie - Looking Forward

Keith Currie, a Collingwood-area hay and sweet corn farmer, was acclaimed as President of the OFA at the 2017 Annual General Meeting, returning for his second year in the position. Keith was the organization’s Vice President from 2013-2016. His 25+ years of experience with the OFA began with the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, where he held numerous positions including President from 2004-2006.

Keith is a graduate of Ridgetown College with a diploma in Agriculture Production Management. After college Keith returned home to manage an eighth-generation dairy and cash crop farm in Simcoe County with his wife Janice and four children. The dairy herd was dispersed in 2003 and the operation now focuses on production of grains and oilseed, forages for dry hay, along with sweet corn and gladiolus flower production.

Keith served on the Expert Advisory Panel for the Coordinated Land Use Planning Review chaired by former Mayor of Toronto, David Crombie in 2015. Keith was a respected voice speaking out for agriculture in this role.

Keith continues to garner the respect of policy-makers as he looks forward to challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for our industry.

The Wellington Federation of Agriculture’s Annual meeting:

Friday, October 26, 2018
6:30: Social and 7:00: Banquet

Location: Fergus Legion Branch 275
500 Blair Street, Fergus
(just off St. Andrews W.)

Tickets: $15 each ($10 students)

Your choice of a chicken or roast beef dinner catered by Helen McFadzean, plus insights into farm politics, and a little federation business for just $15!

Don’t wait. Call and order tickets now!
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