- people age 15-29 (as of Jan 1) from all occupations and walks of life
- people looking for fun, new challenges, and an opportunity to be involved
- the only self-directed youth program in Ontario
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- local clubs provide opportunities to get involved
- programs are self-developed and operated
- executive and provincial board provide direction and leadership
- part time staff , alumni and outside experts provide support
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Provincial Standing Committees |
open to any member
- Members Programs
- Travel & Hospitality
- Public Relations
- Agricultural Awareness
- Experience Sharing Events (Winter Games, Autumn Profile Sing Swing, etc)
- Finance
- Fundraising
- Policies & Procedures
- Operations
- By-laws/Nominations/Resolutions
- Executive
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- Office Administrator
- Newsletter Editor
- Website Administrator
- March Conference Co-ordinator
- Golf Tournament Co-ordinator
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- 1914 - JF began with Ontario Department of Agriculture Short Courses
- 1944 - Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario formed
- 1945 - Travel Exchange program initiated
- 1947 - Annual Leadership Camp initiated
- 1966 - Century Farm Sign Project initiated
- 1981 - Hosted first National Rural Youth Conference in Ottawa
- 1981 - "A Rural Legacy, the History of the JFAO published
- 1991 - Developed Strategic Plan
- 2004 - Celebrated 60th Anniversary
- 2009 - 65 Years of JFAO!
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"To Build Future Rural Leaders Through Self Help and Community Betterment" |
The Junior Farmer Song
Written by Margaret Watson-McColl in 1947 at Junior Farmer Camp.
The Junior Farmers everywhere are marching right along.
Our eyes are bright, our steps are light and on our lips a song.
We give our best with all our zest, in harmony we grow.
The Junior Farmers in the Province of Ontario.
The land is ours, we treasure it, a heritage have we.
The country is the finest place, on this we all agree.
So let us face the future, one and all with hearts aglow.
The Junior Farmers in the Province of Ontario.
The Junior Farmer Song
This Junior Farmer Light of Mine
This song is used each year to induct new club and JFAO executives.
This Junior Farmer Light of Mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
This Junior Farmer Light of Mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
This Junior Farmer Light of Mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, all the time, let it shine.
Hide it under a bushel, no, I'm gonna let it shine.
Hide it under a bushel, no, I'm gonna let it shine.
Hide it under a bushel, no, I'm gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, all the time, let it shine.
Shine all over Ontario, I'm gonna let it shine.
Shine all over Ontario, I'm gonna let it shine.
Shine all over Ontario, I'm gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, all the time, let it shine.
The Junior Farmer Grace
(sung to tune of Auld Lang Syne)
For Junior Farmers, friends and food,
We give thee thanks, O Lord,
And ask your help throughout our lives,
To teach us all much more.
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- most local clubs meet monthly (or more!)
- provincial meetings rotate among clubs
- local & provincial events happen throughout the year
March Conference
- Annual General Meeting, Banquet and Dance
- motivational speakers and workshops
- networking opportunities
Communications Workshops Series
- one day sessions focussing on particular skill development
The Games
Exchange Programs
- Provincial and International
- travel to other countries
- host visitors from around the world
Leadership Camp
- motivational speakers
- leadership training
Autumn Profile
- the JFAO's own fall challenge
Sing Swing
- music, dance, cultural and domestic skills competition
Ontario Young Farmers' Forum
- annually held in conjunction with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture Convention
- network with youth and industry leaders from across the province.
- gain new ideas
Club/County Events
Community betterment projects, sport tournaments, boat cruise, dances, farm tours, socials, JF/4-H events, and much more! |
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