What makes Perth County one of the most diverse farming counties in Ontario?

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201,599
hectares of
farm land

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2,438
farms in
Perth County

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more than 75 YEARS
representing
PC farmers

What we're raising in Perth County

Perth Country farms are also comprised of 53 Sheep + Goat farms, 25 Vegetable + Melon farms, 22 Green House, Nursery + Floriculturists, 6 Fruit producers, 126 farms that grow other crops, and 121 farmers raising other types of animals.

More than 75 Years of service

The Perth County Federation of Agriculture represents the unique farming interests of Perth County. After 75 years, we are proud to represent over 1,700 farming families in Perth County with a variety of specializations including dairy, animal husbandry, crop cultivation and green house production. Perth County agricultural producers farm very fertile land that is located in a climate zone that is conductive to producing food, fibre and fuels very competitively.

The PCFA works with local industry producers and government representatives to build a political and economic environment that best utilizes these agricultural resources to benefit our families and community.

We are also committed to fostering a strong agricultural future in Perth County and as such have invested in annual scholarships to promote continuing education, and awards to recognize the tremendous work being done by local producers in this community.

Be sure to join us at our annual Harvest Gala to meet with other local producers and celebrate everything good that is growing in Perth County!

(sources: 2006 Census of Agriculture and Economic Development Policy Branch, OMAFRA)

Meet our Board of Directors

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Executive Board Members

President - Derek Van De Walle
Vice President - Julie McIntosh
Executive Member - Eric McLagan
Executive Member - Sam Knechtel

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Board of Directors

Julie Danen
Laura Good
Tim Halliday

Inge Koskamp

Julie McIntosh
Eric McLagan

Jayden Terpstra
Pete Nyenhuis

Derek Van De Walle
Sam Knechtel

Sara Wood
Laura Barker

OFA Zone 7 Director

Ethan Wallace

OFA Zone 7 Member Service Representative

Loni Elliott

Meeting our Farming Partners

Proposed Constitution Changes

The PFCA would like to share the changes that will be proposed to ARTICLE XVI at the upcoming Annual Meeting in 2026. More information below.

Perth County Federation of Agriculture

Constitution

Original

ARTICLE XVI - EXPULSION AND SUSPENSION 

XVI.1. The expulsion of an officer or director may be announced for sufficient cause or any contravention of the mandatory personal and social media code of conduct as set out in the Director's Guide. After investigation, a vote may be held by three fourths of the director’s present at the meeting to consider the question. A temporary suspension may be pronounced in lieu of expulsion in the same manner. 

Proposed Ammendment (bolded text)

ARTICLE XVI - EXPULSION AND SUSPENSION 

XVI.1. The expulsion of an officer or director may be announced for sufficient cause or any contravention of the mandatory personal and social media code of conduct, or Attendance Policy for the Board of Directors as set out in the Director's Guide. After investigation, a vote may be held by three fourths of the director’s present at the meeting to consider the question. A temporary suspension may be pronounced in lieu of expulsion in the same manner. 

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