JUNIOR FARMER'S ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO (JFAO)

Visit our website: www.jfao.on.ca

Who we are

  • 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

Where we are

What we do:

How do we operate?

  • 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

Structure of JFAO

A snapshot of our past

  • 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!

Mission Statement

"To Build Future Rural Leaders Through Self Help and Community Betterment"

Songs

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.

When we meet:

  • 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

  • sports competition

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!

Group Archive

August 27, 2009 - JFAO Member headed to Ireland on an Exchange

June 12, 2009 -JFAO Reunion and Charity Golf Tournament Update

May 25, 2009 -JFAO marks 65 years with Reunion and Fundraising Golf Tournament

April 27, 2009  - Media Release -JFAO provides $50,000 for Community Projects

JFOA (Junior Young Farmers of Ontario) Annual Meeting

March 27 - 29, 2009, Festival Inn, Stratford, ON

Group Archive

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