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The New Farmer

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January 2012 Edition

Geoff Dale

Field of Clover | THINKFARM out East | CYFF gears up for annual general meeting | Seizing the Opportunities in Ridgetown | Innovative farmers gathering in London | Organics front and centre in Guelph | Support for a New Crop of Farmers | Farm Business Development Initiative for Young Farmers | Wild Rose supports young farmers

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Feature Profile

Quinn Farm

Student Journalist

A focus on agricultural entertainment and education has led to success for young farmers Phil Quinn, 29, and Steph Maynard, 29, of Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, a suburban community just west of the Island of Montreal.

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STEP UP - where enthusiasm meets experience

STEP UP is an on-farm learning placement that matches those planning or considering a farming career with an experienced farm manager so that they can learn critical aspects of farm business management in a hands-on setting. You’ll not only be able to share your knowledge and passion, but you’ll be an inspiration for others to follow their dreams. Are you ready to STEP UP?

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Excellence Award for Agricultural Students

This award is designed to help students develop their communication skills by having the opportunity to voice their opinion on a relevant topic in agriculture.

Each year, the CFBMC collects submissions from agricultural students across Canada and awards three lucky winners with $1,000 towards their education.

This year, students are asked "As a future farm manager, how will you balance the environmental stewardship necessary for the safeguarding of our water, air and soil with the need to be productive and competitive in a global economy?"

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Farm Scholarship Database

The Farmcentre.com bilingual directory of agriculture scholarships across Canada.

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Farm Budget Database

This database is comprised of 1,500 budgets and financial databases from across Canada.

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 bullet Click here to see a list of links for new & beginning farmers resources.