January 1, 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of Farm & Food Care Ontario (FFCO). It officially opened its doors in January, 2012. The group was the first of its kind in Canada and came from the amalgamation of the Ontario Farm Animal Council (OFAC) and Agricultural Groups Concerned about Resources and the Environment (AGCare).
Both well-respected coalitions were also the first of their kind, formed in 1988 as non-profit, agricultural education coalitions representing Ontario’s livestock and crop farmers and associated organizations. Since the formation of FFCO, similar groups have been created in Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island.
A committee led by FFCO director Richard Blyleven (also a former chair of AGCare) has been struck to plan tenth anniversary celebrations, including a conference on April 13, 2022. The committee is watching public health guidelines and has yet to determine if the event will be held in person, virtually or as a hybrid program. More details will be available in the February newsletter.
Source : Farm & Food Care