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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 & Labrador 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 & Labrador 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 & Labrador 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

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EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

President

Wayne Simmons, Hammond Farm Ltd.

 

Vice President

Andy Wright, Wright's Family Farm

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Secretary-Treasurer

Howard Morry, Double Diamond Farm

 

Directors-at-Large

Kent Fudge, Mountain View Farm

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Krista Chatman, Three Mile Ridge

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BOARD MEMBERS

(Representing member organizations)

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Darren Dinsmore, Labrador Agriculture Association 

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Troy Coombs, NL Beekeepers Association

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Corey Reid, NL Cranberry Association

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Melvin J. Rideout, Fruit and Vegetable Growers of NL

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Brenda Aylward, Sheep Producers Association of NL​

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Gordon Peddle, NL Cattle Producers Association

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Matthew Rose, Dairy Farmers of Newfoundland & Labrador

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Lauralee Ledrew, NL Young Farmers