The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture (NLFA) is an organization which represents farmers and farmer groups in the province. Our motto is “Farmers Helping Farmers”, and we believe that by sharing information and speaking with a united voice, farmers can work more effectively for the betterment of the agriculture industry, and for the improvement of our Province as a whole.

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The Federation of Agriculture is composed of an Executive and Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is made up of representatives of the various commodity boards, producer organizations, regional groups, and agricultural interest groups. Independent farmers, who are not represented by any of the member organizations, may also join.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

• To coordinate the efforts of Newfoundland farmers for the purpose of promoting their common interest through collective action.

• To render services that will promote and advance the social and economic conditions of those engaged in agricultural pursuits.

• To assist in formulating and promoting Agricultural policies to meet changing economic conditions.

• To negotiate with Provincial and Federal Governments for the development of policies and programs designed to further agricultural development within the Province.

• To take common action on any and all matters of interest and benefit to farmers.

• To keep the farming and general public informed on the state of the industry and its importance to the Provincial economy.

• To do all other things which are conducive to the attainment of these objectives and which are consistent with the mandate and powers of the Federation.

• To administer funds provided through any Federal and/or Provincial Government Programs in order to assist the agriculture industry in Newfoundland in the transition to an unsubsidized environment and to facilitate the move toward a more stable, market driven sector; and to assist the agriculture and agrifood industry in Newfoundland in adapting to new policy and market environments in order to facilitate the move toward a more stable self-reliant sector.

• To establish and maintain appropriate affiliation with groups or organizations pertinent to the objectives described herein.

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

EXECUTIVE

President

Wayne Simmons

Hammond Farm Ltd.

 

Vice President

Andy Wright

Wright's Family Farm

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Secretary-Treasurer

Terri Lynn Robbins

Robbins Enterprises

 

Directors-at-Large

​Howard Morry
Double Diamond Farm

Kent Fudge

Mountain View Farm

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(Representing member organizations)

 

Nelson Fagan, President, Cattleman's Association of NL

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​​​Desmond Sellars, Labrador Representative, Lake Melville Agriculture Association 

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Ian Hussey, Central Representative, NL Beekeeping Association 

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Corey Reid, Vice President, NL Cranberry Association

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Vacant, NL Fur Breeders Association

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Melvin J. Rideout, President, NL Horticulture Producers Council

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Kayla Minnett, Young Farmers, Representative, NL Young Farmers' Forum

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Vacant, Pork Producers Association NL

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​​​Howard Morry, President, Sheep Producers Association of NL

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STAFF

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General Manager

​Vacant

 

Administrative Assistant  

​Vacant

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Agriculture in the Classroom NL Coordinator

​Chelsea Foley

(709) 747-5708

 

Climate Change Manager

Rodney Reid​

(709) 747-4874

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Little Green Thumbs Coordinator

​Maureen Foley

(709) 747-5707

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NL Young Farmers Forum Coordinator

Kalysha Hanrahan

(709) 747-4830

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Outreach Coordinator

​Lisa Davis

(709) 747-1759

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WHO WE REPRESENT

 

​Commodity Groups

The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture (NLFA) currently represents the following groups:​

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• Cattleman's Association of NL

• Lake Melville Agricultural Association

• NL Beekeeping Association

• NL Cranberry Association

• NL Fur Breeders Association

• NL Horticulture Producers Council

• NL Young Farmers Forum

• Pork Producers Association NL

• Provincial Farm Women Association

• Sheep Producers Association NL