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Craig McLaughlin is the new president of Beef Farmers of Ontario.
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New Beef Farmers of Ontario president takes the helm

Jack Chaffe continues to represent organization for Canadian Cattle Association

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Just a reminder, you have about 28 minutes left as president,” Craig McLaughlin joked with Jack Chaffe, Beef Farmers of Ontario’s outgoing president. McLaughlin was elected as the new president during the organization’s 62nd annual general meeting in Toronto last month. “It’s a big role for me and big shoes to fill following Jack Chaffe,” […] Read more
Jack Chaffe, Beef Farmers of Ontario past-president, is all smiles while his nine years of board service was acknowledged during the annual general meeting gala dinner Feb. 21, 2024.
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Chaffe joins CCA executive as Ontario officer at large

Colleagues reflect on his nine-year leadership as BFO president

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Jack Chaffe is taking his love of cattle to the Canadian Cattle Association as Ontario officer-at-large on the executive. “My aspiration is taking the Ontario voice to the national voice, taking the issues there and have them be resolved,” said Chaffe, after stepping down as Beef Farmers of Ontario president on Feb. 21. He said […] Read more
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AAC executive role changes

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The Agricultural Adaptation Council’s (AAC) Executive Director, Terry Thompson, has announced his retirement at the end of 2021. Melanie DiReto, currently AAC’s manager of finance and administration, will replace Thompson effective Jan. 1, 2022.  Thompson has been with AAC for 23 of the organization’s 26-year history, first joining in a financial management capacity in 1998 […] Read more
Left: John Hemsted, the new chair of Ontario Sheep Farmers. Right: Marc Carere, outgoing OSF chair.
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Ontario Sheep Farmers launch new strategic plan

Group says plan positions it for future growth, challenges

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Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) unveiled a five-year strategic plan Oct. 28 entitled Building Strength for a Better Future.  “Our new plan sets an ambitious and engaging path forward for the organization,” said John Hemsted, newly elected OSF chair and District 6 director. “We are well-positioned to seize the opportunities and address the challenges we heard […] Read more

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