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Fall 2014
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Breakfast on the Farm
Dairy Youth Awards
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Zone Annual Meeting info
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President’s Report
There is probably nothing
consistent as inconsistency.
as create consistency out of a difficult environment. There is
consistency within our process and that is the commitment to our
co-operative status, a commitment to the seven co-operative
Whether within the marketplace or principles, and a commitment to adding value for our members
in special interest and lobbying and our community.
groups, who brand their message in
half-truths and exploitive hyperbole, The last quarter has been consistent with results so far this year.
or even in something as simple as We continue to face mounting pricing pressures in the
a weather report, consistency is not marketplace with very tight cream supply. Although slightly behind
plan on sales dollars and bottom line results and on plan for sales
easily recognizable.
volumes we continue to build market share and continue to invest
The Dairy industry is certainly in innovation. Our recent acquisition of Salerno continues to
under continued scrutiny and pressure. Whether in the CETA progress very well and we are investing in the business in both
deal, or the yet unreleased TPP agreement, there is inconsistency land and technology.
and change taking place.
It is imperative that Gay Lea Foods Co-operative lead within the
I had the opportunity at the end of August to talk to the industry; our involvement in many government and industry
Peterborough Milk Committee which was meeting at the farm of committees is imperative for us to represent the viewpoint of our
Paul Mann (and family) just outside of Bridgenorth. There were members, all Dairy Farmers in Ontario.
many dairy producers there, as well as many from neighbouring
counties (and even representation from the milk hauling industry An exciting initiative is our commitment to our ―Born on the Farm‖
too). There was a spirited discussion period as committed and marketing and branding campaign that you will see both on social
forward looking dairy producers (many who were Gay Lea media and on television. Born on the Farm speaks to Gay Lea’s
members) are seeking to gain clarity and understanding of the transparency of commitment to both community and to
future of our industry.
co-operative; two elements of many that make us different.
We have the same discussion within Gay Lea with participation Michael Barrett
from Staff, with the Board of Directors and with our Delegates. We President and CEO
have a very intensive strategic planning process that we utilize to
Rapport du Président
notre situation de coopérative et des sept principes de
la coopération, ainsi que notre engagement à accroître
La seule chose qui ne change jamais, c’est le fait que des la valeur de la contribution apportée à nos membres et à notre
changements vont se produire.
collectivité.
Les résultats du trimestre qui vient de se terminer sont restés
conformes à ceux que nous avons obtenus depuis le
commencement de l’exercice. Nous continuons à faire face à des
pressions de plus en plus fortes en ce qui concerne les prix sur le
marché, avec un approvisionnement en crème très serré. Bien que
le montant des ventes et les résultats nets aient été légèrement
inférieurs à ce que nous avions prévu, alors que le volume des
ventes a été conforme à notre plan, nous continuons à élargir notre
part de marché et à investir dans l’innovation. L’intégration de
Salerno, dont nous avons récemment fait l’acquisition, avance très
bien, et nous investissons dans l’entreprise autant en termes de
propriété foncière que de technologie. Il est absolument important
que la coopérative Gay Lea reste en tête de l’industrie. Notre
participation au sein de nombreux comités du gouvernement et de
l’industrie a une importance capitale pour faire entendre le point de
vue de nos membres et de tous les agriculteurs laitiers de l’Ontario.
Que ce soit le marché, ou un groupe de pression et d’intérêt
spécialisé qui présente son message sous forme de demi-vérités et
d’hyperbole, ou même quelque chose d’aussi simple qu’un rapport
météorologique, il est difficile d’y reconnaître la constance.
L’industrie laitière fait constamment l’objet de remises en question.
Qu’il s’agisse de l’AECG ou de l’entente de PIP dont les détails
n’ont pas encore été révélés, nous faisons face à des changements
et à l’absence de continuité.
J’ai eu l’occasion à la fin d’août de m’entretenir avec les membres
du Peterborough Milk Committee, qui tenait une réunion à la ferme
de Paul Mann (et de sa famille) tout près de Bridgenorth. Un grand
nombre de producteurs laitiers s’y trouvaient, ainsi que plusieurs
autres venus des comtés voisins, et même des représentants de
l’industrie du camionnage de lait. La période de discussion a été
très animée, car ces producteurs laitiers engagés et ouverts sur
l’avenir, dont plusieurs sont membres de Gay Lea, cherchent à Nous avons pris une initiative très intéressante avec notre
comprendre plus clairement l’avenir de notre industrie.
campagne de commercialisation et de positionnement « Nés du
terroir », que vous verrez aussi bien dans les médias sociaux qu’à
Nous tenons la même discussion chez Gay Lea, avec la participa- la télévision. « Nés du terroir » fait ressortir la transparence de
tion du personnel, des membres du Conseil d’Administration et de l’engagement de Gay Lea, aussi bien envers la collectivité
nos Délégué(e)s. Nous avons un processus de planification qu’envers la coopération, deux des nombreux éléments qui nous
stratégique très intense, qui nous sert à établir une certaine distinguent.
constance malgré un environnement difficile. Un aspect de ce Michael Barrett
processus ne change jamais, et c’est un engagement vis-à-vis Président
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Report from the Chair
As our fiscal year comes to a close, we
look back at the many changes that we
have faced in the retail grocery
marketplace. Last year at this time,
with strong butter supplies, we were
able to pursue promotions with our
retail customers that resulted in
increased sales at the end of fiscal
2013.
We are proud to announce the start of our next class for the
Leadership in Governance Advanced Program. As part of the
selection committee, I was impressed with the wide and diverse
group of applicants who showed interest in our program. Over the
next 18 months, we are confident they will benefit greatly from the
investment we make as they learn new skills and gain insight into
the many challenges faced by dairy processors in the marketplace.
It is critical to the success of our co-operative to consistently
increase potential Delegates and Directors to continue the important role of guiding our co-operative.
In sharp contrast, the lack of cream
supply since the beginning of the 2014
calendar year has resulted in lost opportunities for our
co-operative. While butter is the preferred choice for most
consumers, we have seen less consumption and fewer sales when
butter remains at a higher price point in the grocery stores.
As we begin the fall season, we encourage all members to attend
the zone meetings. They provide an excellent opportunity for
members to engage in our co-operative and learn more about the
values that guide the business decisions made by the Board of
Directors. During the meetings, members hear about the progress
we have made, the latest financial results and information about
Again this year, we will say thank you and bid farewell to another patronage and dividends.
member of our Board. At the AGM in January, Alan Fisher will
complete 15 years of service as a Director of Gay Lea Foods. As We continue our positive outlook as we look forward to the new
he departs, many years of knowledge and experience leave the fiscal year. The addition of Salerno Dairy to the Gay Lea family has
boardroom table; his contributions and enthusiasm for Gay Lea diversified our product offerings and created new customers. As we
have been invaluable to our co-operative.
continue to build on our selection and enter new markets, we are
confident we are protecting our members’ investment in our
Each time a long-time Director retires, we are reminded how co-operative and in our future.
important it is to continually invest in future leaders and build on the
foundation of our co-operative and of agricultural communities Paul Vickers
across Ontario. We know that with renewal come opportunities for Chairman of the Board
ideas and perspectives that many times come from participants in
our training programs as they put their name forward for election as
a Delegate or a Director.
Nous sommes fiers d’annoncer le début de notre
prochain cours dans le cadre du programme avancé
de Leadership en matière de Gouvernance. J’ai fait
partie du comité de sélection, et j’ai été impressionné par le groupe
considérable et varié de candidat(e)s qui ont manifesté leur intérêt.
Au cours des 18 prochains mois, nous sommes certains qu’ils et elles
vont retirer de grands avantages de l’investissement que nous
faisons, car on leur enseignera de nouvelles compétences et les aidera à mieux comprendre les nombreux défis qui se présentent sur le
marché pour les transformateurs de produits laitiers. Il est d’une
importance capitale pour le succès de notre coopérative de toujours
perfectionner les Délégué(e)s et Administrateurs(trices) possibles afin
de leur permettre de poursuivre la tâche importante de guider notre
coopérative.
Rapport du Président du Conseil
Au moment où notre exercice financier se termine, nous revoyons les
nombreux changements que nous avons observés sur le marché de
l’épicerie au détail. Pendant la même période de l’année dernière,
nous avions de solides approvisionnements en beurre et nous avons
été en mesure de travailler avec nos clients du secteur du détail à
des promotions qui nous ont permis d’accroître nos ventes à la fin de
l’exercice financier de 2013.
Cette année les choses ont été très différentes. La faiblesse de notre
approvisionnement en crème depuis le début de l’année civile 2014 a
signifié des occasions perdues pour notre coopérative. Même si le
beurre est le choix préféré de la plupart des consommateurs, nous
avons constaté une baisse de la consommation et des ventes quand Au début de la saison d’Automne, nous encourageons tou(te)s les
le prix du beurre reste élevé dans les épiceries.
membres à assister aux assemblées de zones. Ils y trouveront
d’excellentes occasions de s’engager dans notre coopérative et
Cette année encore, nous allons présenter nos remerciements et nos d’apprendre à mieux connaître les valeurs qui orientent les décisions
adieux à un autre membre de notre conseil d’administration. Au cours d’affaires prises par le Conseil d’Administration. Au cours de ces
de l’AGA de janvier, Alan Fisher aura terminé 15 ans de participation assemblées, les membres entendent parler des progrès que nous
à titre d’administrateur de Gay Lea. Avec son départ, de nombreuses avons faits, des résultats financiers les plus récents, ainsi que des
années de connaissances et d’expérience abandonnent notre informations au sujet des ristournes et des dividendes.
Conseil. Les contributions qu’il a apportées à Gay Lea, ainsi que son
enthousiasme, ont eu une valeur inestimable pour notre coopérative. Nous maintenons une attitude positive en voyant venir le nouvel
Chaque fois qu’un administrateur de longue date nous quitte, nous exercice financier. L’intégration des Fromages Salerno à la famille de
nous rendons compte de nouveau de l’importance d’investir Gay Lea nous a permis de diversifier notre offre de produits et de
continuellement dans les chefs de file de l’avenir et de nous reposer trouver de nouveaux débouchés. En continuant à élargir notre
sur les bases solides de notre coopérative et des collectivités gamme de produits et à pénétrer de nouveaux marchés, nous
agricoles de tout l’Ontario. Nous savons que le renouvellement sommes confiants de savoir protéger l’investissement de nos
apporte des possibilités d’idées et de points de vue que nous membres dans notre coopérative et notre avenir.
apportent souvent les Participants à nos programmes de formation
quand il présentent leurs candidatures à des postes de Délégué(e)s Paul Vickers
ou d’administrateurs.
Président du Conseil
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Living the 5th Co-op Principle at Gay Lea Foods
By Quintin Fox
Director of Training Development and Capacity Resourcing
Lighthouse – Lighthouse is a leadership development
program which complements the Litreship Program and
aims to create a broader and a greater depth of leadership
within Gay Lea. Since its launch in 2012, the program has
been training employees (in groups of 16) in areas such as
leadership and supervisory skills; change management;
business and finance knowledge; effective communication
skills; process excellence tools; and building a better
understanding of all aspects of our business and operations.
Each class comprises employees who have demonstrated
leadership from across
the co-operative – from
our plants and
departments – so each
class can build strong
networks across the
organization. During
the program, each
class works in small
groups on Lighthouse
projects which aim to
improve our processes
or develop new ones
that have a positive
bottom-line impact on
our business and, at
the end of the
program, they present
their findings to the
Leadership team.
Three classes have completed or are going through the
program and we have spent the summer recruiting our fourth
cohort – comprising hourly workers – with the aim of building
leadership capabilities at all levels within Gay Lea Foods.
Building on the success of the Leadership in Governance
training and development programs for our delegates and
directors, Gay Lea Foods has been investing in further
developing our employees through the two new training
programs – Litreship and Lighthouse.
Similar to the programming we have developed for our
Directors and Delegates (which has been recognized twice
by having two distinguished awards presented to us),
Litreship and Lighthouse are internal programs to develop
our leadership from within.
Litreship - Leadership, or ―litreship‖, as we are calling it, is a
crucial part of our commitment to process excellence. At
Gay Lea Foods, we have always talked about how we
operate – the ―Gay Lea Way‖. As we work towards our goal
of doubling the size of our co-operative we can see that
developing our ―way‖ will be crucial to our success. So far,
two classes have completed the ―Litreship‖ program since
2012, with each class receiving training in Lean Six Sigma
methods and tools with lots of opportunities to apply them in
their current areas of responsibility. Over time, the Litreship
―way‖ is becoming engrained in our culture across all
aspects of the organization, not just limited to manufacturing
and operations, with the support of a dedicated process
excellence team.
The participants have been empowered as ambassadors for
―the Gay Lea way‖ and become the coaches to start sharing
the information with others. Long term, the goal is to train all
employees in Litreship. In the words of Michelle Watson,
director of process excellence, ―People feel that they have
changed through the experience and have a new approach
to looking at the business.‖
Why did we name it Lighthouse? – Michael Barrett, CEO, Gay Lea Foods
―First, a lighthouse is typically built on a solid foundation and it can weather the storms and the very bad weather. Second,
a lighthouse is not built in areas that are "comfortable", they are built where a threat exists. Third, a lighthouse guides us
away from the rocks and danger. Finally a lighthouse (obviously) has a light that guides us, and is a recognized and a
visible signal.‖
Bouncy Cow Update: MooMoo’s on the Road!
By: Shannon Kavanagh-Séguin
Member Services Rep
Another bouncy season has come to an end and
Buttercup and Creampuff were on the road to over
20 dairy events this past summer. With Buttercup
traveling around the South Western region of the
province and Creampuff located in the Central
region they were able to travel to new areas of the
province to many counties that had not had the
opportunity to host them before. With the weather
for most events very favourable during the months
of June and July, both Buttercup and Creampuff have been leaving hundreds of smiles
across the province.
This third season went exceptionally well with approximately 100-600+ people attending each event. Gay Lea would like to thank all those who put in the time to take care of
our two moo moo’s, it’s with your help, responsibility, teamwork and dedication that we
are able to offer this unique opportunity to bring a few additional smiles to your
respective events. We hope to see you all again next season!!!
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Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
WHERE FARMERS MEET
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show took place in Woodstock,
Ontario from September 9-11, 2014 and opened its gates for
the 21st time! The show started in 1994 and has grown to
an 85 acre location and features over 700 exhibitors and
hosts more than 40,000 people through their gates,
annually. Gay Lea Foods Co-operative was proud to be
amongst the exhibitors once again, this
year.
questions that visitors to the show had. We also had the
opportunity to sell our famous Gay Lea Chocolate and White
Milk at this year’s event. Net proceeds from the sale of milk
was split with the Ontario 4-H Foundation and the
Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada. A new
interactive children’s games area was added to our display
area this year. We were also
very pleased to include the Gay
Lea Foods Dairy Heritage
Museum in our exhibit,
showcasing some unique and
interesting dairy artifacts from
yesteryear.
Show features this year were Corn
Silage Harvesting Demos, Silage
Baling Demonstrations, Robotic Milking
and Robotic Feeding demonstrations
and Pasture Grazing demonstrations.
The show plays host to many new
product launches and introductions to
innovative new technology in the
agricultural industry. Gay Lea Foods
also participated in the VIP Dairy Breakfast sponsored by
the Progressive Dairy Operators, where Gay Lea Foods milk
was served to all of the dairy producers that came out to
enjoy the complimentary breakfast.
Exhibiting in the Dairy Producer
Pavilion allows dairy producers
to visit this pavilion and provides
them with one-stop shopping for
all of their industry needs. The
attendance at the show was
good resulting in great engagement with current and potential
new members to Gay Lea
As a participant in the Dairy Producer Pavilion, Gay Lea Foods.
By Wendy Hasson
Foods promoted membership and was there to answer any
Member Services Rep
CYL Summer Camp 2014
Maeve Emmott enjoying the Outdoor
Farm Show!
away from home for 7 nights. She was very concerned for him. I
reassured her that I would check in with him frequently and ensure he
was o.k. I then turned to John, looked him in the eye and told him everything would be fine as this is a very different program where he would
learn about leadership, teamwork and co-operation. As the week went
on, he did indeed open up, contribute and interact with the other
participants. When his mother came the following Saturday she asked
how he did and I told her he was amazing and had a great time, she
couldn't believe it. When I brought her into the room where all the kids
were, I announced "John's mom is here to pick him up." All the participants cried out "awwwwww.... and surrounded him in a great big group
hug.
His mother started crying and hugged me saying "thank you, thank you,
thank you.... As John started to walk towards her, she said to me, "He is
more confident; I can tell by the way he is walking."
In the middle of a busy summer season, four Gay Lea
employees spent a week at Co-operative Young
Leaders camp as mentors and program directors. And
what a year Joe Giasson, Carol Johnston, Mandy
Morrison and Mobeen Khalid had. For a change, we
asked Joe and Carol to tell us about their experience
in their own words. Here's what they had to say.
"It was another magical year for the Gay Lea team and our Junior B
leaders. These young people came in as strangers and left as fast
friends. One event that really helped facilitate this development was the
use of Insights – thanks to the generosity of Pat Spiteri and the Insights
group, every participant took the Insights test before arriving at CYL. On
the third day, the participants received their own set of blocks and
listened intently as Pat explained how they could use this knowledge to
understand themselves better and, perhaps more important, understand
how to more effectively communicate with their fellow participants. It
was exciting to watch!"
Carol Johnston, Director of Marketing
This is how the program touches these
kids
and
makes
a
difference."
Joe Giasson, Retail Sales and Service
Representative
We are very proud of the work our co"At registration, one of the boys whom I shall name "John", came in with operative has done over the years with
his mother. She proceeded to tell me about him and how he was very young teenagers and thank all our
shy and this was his first experience at a leadership camp and being employees who dedicate their time and energy to this great initiative.
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Carman Weppler Named Canadian CanPlow Champion 2014
By Wendy Hasson
Member Services Rep
Gay Lea Foods Delegate and Dairy Producer Carman Weppler, from Clifford,
ON won the title of Canadian CanPlow Champion 2014. This Wellington County
young farmer participated in the CanPlow Competition at Purplehill Entertainment
Hall outside of Thorndale, ON from August 14 to 16, 2014.
After winning 2nd place in Ontario at the
International Plowing Match last fall in Mitchell, an
invitation was extended to Mr. Weppler to attend
the CanPlow competition in 2014. With a strong
family of supporters, Carman spent the week
showing off his plowing talents in both sod and
stubble plowing at this competition held in
Middlesex County. Receiving the highest score of
all the plowmen in competition, Carman has won
the right and will be travelling to Denmark to compete on the World level in 2015.
We took some time to interview Carman regarding his win:
When did you start to Plow?
I started to plow when I was 10years old, so 26 years ago. I started when a
neighbour down the road, Larry Picket had a competition plow and I had a tractor
and he thought it would be a good activity for me to start into, so I gave it a try. I
still remember how badly I was beat that first year, but I made improvements and
in the 2nd year, I won my class at the local Normanby Township plowing match.
How has this win made you feel?
I am really proud of my accomplishments. Sometimes I don’t think that it is a very
big deal, and then I have had a lot of positive feedback from neighbours, general
public etc. and I think ―yeah, I am representing the Country now‖. I guess since I
have never made it this far before it is a lot of emotion to go through. I feel like I
have worked hard for this and finally achieved it. I have always dreamed of going
this far, and now it is here I think ―now what‖ and so I need to just enjoy the moment and take as much in of it as I can. Growing up I never played other sports
or was even in 4-H, so this is a pretty big moment for me. It has meant a lot to
me when the ―big guys‖ that I have always looked up to in the world of Ontario
Plowmen say what a great job I have done. It is these guys that have plowed at
the Canadian’s and been to the World’s before and now I am one of
them. That’s pretty amazing for me.
Do you have preferred equipment that you use?
I use a Kverneland 2 furrow conventional competition plow. I bought it new in
2006. This is the preferred brand of conventional competition plows. From here I
have made a series of small modifications that are allowed for competition. These modifications include things such as hydraulic lift adjustments, an added rear
wheel, coulter adjustments; the things that allow me to fine tune the plowing and
perfect the ―art‖ of it. I also use a Ford 2120 tractor (the quiet secret of our all
John Deere farm). I modified the frame of the tractor this year to give me better
sight of my front tire that rides in the furrow. Last year, just before the International Plowing Match I found out that Kverneland doesn’t make shares anymore for
this type of match plow. So I was in a bit of a bind, as I didn’t want to buy a new
plow, and I desperately needed new set of shares. So Beth-Ann suggested that I
contact a neighbour Mike Shannon (business name Bevelled Edge) that does
blacksmith work to see if he could build me a set. He took on the challenge and
has made me 3 sets.
Do you practice often to become the expert that you are?
Practice all depends on the year. Sometimes I am heading to my first match and
haven’t plowed a land, but it is always best to do a bit of practice prior. For me
the big competition that I am usually working towards (prior to this achievement)
is the International Plowing Match and it is in the middle of September. Local
county matches usually start about the middle of August, so I try to get in anywhere from 2-5 of these prior to the IPM and then do a bit of practicing here at
home just trying out some different adjustments. Being at the local matches
helps me deal with the stress and adrenaline of competition. Prior to the Canadian’s this year I plowed a land every day for 2 weeks. This is about 2hrs a day of
practice time.
What do you like most about Plowing?
I enjoy the competition of it, but most of all the plowing group is a real
―community.‖ We call all these local matches ―the plowing circuit‖ Every year you
run into the same group of guys and girls and the people that come to support
them. I look forward to seeing these friendly faces every fall and catching
up. There is a real camaraderie in the sport and as much as you want to beat the
guy beside you, we always start and end the day with handshakes and positive
comments.
What is your fondest Plowing memory?
I have 2 memories that stick out. The first is when I plowed at Wellington County
at the age of 11 and the rules said I was supposed to be 12. My coach Larry
Picket told me ―if anyone asks, you are 12 today‖ and off we went. The 2nd was
in 2009 when the IPM was held in Temiskaming. This was the first time the IPM
had ever travelled this far North. My wife Beth-Ann was very pregnant expecting
our first child Lachlan in early November. Off we went with Beth-Ann’s parents
Lorne and Margaret and made what felt like a ―forever‖ drive to the North. The
last day, we were plowing this virgin land that was like concrete. It was a really
rough go and more than my tractor could handle. I had been having a pretty
good week up until that last day. I ended that week in 3rd place, just outside of
qualifying for the Canadians. The IPM as a show was put on really well that
year. I saw some interesting farm land, and enjoyed the train coming into the
IPM every day.
Do you have any mentors that have assisted you in winning this title?
If it wasn’t for Larry Picket I likely wouldn’t have ever started in plowing. From
there I began to look up to the plow families of ―Fried’s and Broadhaecker’s and
Timbers’‖. There are a lot of plowing ―families‖ on the circuit that have generations
of plowmen behind them. I was not that lucky so these are just a few of them that
I really admired, both for their abilities and how they treated me in the field giving
me little bits of advice that helped to make me better. I also have to thank my
wife Beth-Ann who told me to get serious and go after my goal and since our kids
have come along, spends the time caring for them, taking time off of work and
hanging out in a plow field to watch me go after my goals. My in-laws Lorne and
Margaret Hern have also been a huge support. Lorne really encourages me and
takes interest in what I am doing. I have told him he should take it up in the antique classes. Margaret is often found in the field with her lawn chair and book
supporting me and she keeps me fed J . They have spent a lot of time travelling
around the counties to watch me plow and I really appreciate that kind of support.
What are you future goals in Plowing?
I would love to finish in the top 10 at the World’s. I am really looking forward to
going and learning from the European’s who take their plowing EXTREMLEY
seriously. I would also like to repeat going back to the Canadian’s and try this all
over again. Back to Back wins would be awesome. They have said this is one
of the first times a ―rookie‖ came into the Canadian’s and won, so I would like to
prove that I can do it again.
Any other thoughts or comments that you would like to share?
I would like to clarify that to plow at the Canadians you have to qualify at the International Plowing Match (Called the International after the brand of farm machinery, not after a global aspect). It is at the IPM where I had to plow in the ―Ontario
Championship class‖ The top 2 from this class qualify to plow at the Canadians. In the following year you compete at the Canadian’s and the top finisher in
the conventional and the reversible plow class then qualify to compete at the
World’s in the following year. Hence the reason I will be heading to Denmark in
2015 after qualifying at the IPM in Mitchell in 2013 and competing at the CanPlow
(the Canadian’s) in 2014.
I would like to thank Gay Lea foods for the delegate training that I have taken part
in. Beth-Ann suggested that this has perhaps built my confidence and ability to
focus on a goal and put the steps in place to achieve it. I think that there is some
truth to this. Prior to this last little while, I always said things like ―I am competing
against guys that have been to the World’s‖ and felt like I didn’t belong. I have
been working on my positive thinking and positive self- talk and it has helped. I
also would say things like ―I can’t plow in sandy soil, I do better in clay‖ but I am
learning to not put these negative comments into my mind. Instead I say ―I know
how to plow sandy soil.‖ I hate plowing in the rain but Beth-Ann has reminded me
that I usually win when I plow in the rain, so now I tell myself ―I like plowing in the
rain, I win in the rain‖ and it is amazing when it comes true. Prior to Gay Lea I
didn’t realize how much of a mind game we play on ourselves and how that can
make it or break it for you! I have the skills, but I am really learning more these
last couple years about applying the mental aspect. I like to think that I am putting
into play the Gay Lea motto of going from ―Good to Great.‖
Gay Lea Foods congratulates Carman Weppler on this outstanding
achievement and wish him success as he moves to the World stage in
2015.
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Carman Weppler devient champion du Canada à CanPlow 2014
Quel est votre meilleur souvenir du labourage?
J’ai deux souvenirs particuliers. Le premier se rapporte à ma première participation au
concours de labour du comté de Wellington, à 11 ans, alors que, selon le règlement, il
aurait fallu que j’aie 12 ans. Mon entraîneur, Larry Picket, m’a dit ; « Si on te le demande, tu as 12 ans aujourd’hui » et nous nous sommes lancés. Le deuxième souvenir remonte à 2009, quand l’IPM a eu lieu au Témiscamingue. C’était la première fois
que l’IPM avait lieu aussi loin au Nord. Mon épouse Beth-Ann attendait notre premier
enfant au début de novembre. Nous sommes partis avec les parents de Beth-Ann,
Lorne et Margaret, et avons fait ce voyage vers le Nord qui semblait interminable. Le
dernier jour, nous avons dû labourer une terre vierge qui était aussi dure que du béton.
C’était vraiment très difficile, et dépassait la capacité de mon tracteur. J’avais eu une
assez bonne semaine jusque-là. Je suis arrivé troisième, pas tout-à-fait assez pour être
admissible au championnat canadien. L’IPM avait été très bien organisé cette annéelà. J’ai vu quelques terres agricoles intéressantes et j’aimais le train que nous emmenait
à l’IPM tous les jours.
Avez-vous des mentors qui vous ont aidé à gagner ce titre?
Sans Larry Picket, je n’aurais probablement jamais commencé le labourage. Ensuite
j’ai commencé à admirer les familles de laboureurs Fried, Broadhaecker et Timber. Il y
a beaucoup de familles de laboureurs dans le circuit, qui ont fait du labourage pendant
des générations. Je n’avais pas cette chance, et ces familles sont quelques-unes de
celles que j’admire vraiment, autant pour leurs capacités que pour leur façon de me
traiter dans le champ, avec de petits conseils qui m’ont aidé à m’améliorer. Je dois
aussi remercier mon épouse Beth-Ann, qui m’a encouragé à me prendre au sérieux et
à travailler pour atteindre mon but et, comme nos enfants nous ont accompagnés, qui
a passé son temps à s’en occuper. Elle demandait un congé à son travail pour venir
passer son temps dans un champ de labourage et me regarder courir vers mes buts.
Lorne et Margaret Hern, ses parents, m’ont aussi énormément appuyé. Lorne m’encourage et s’intéresse vraiment à ce que je fais. Je lui ai suggéré d’essayer dans la
catégorie des charrues antiques. On trouve souvent Margaret dans le champ avec sa
chaise de jardin et son livre, venue m’appuyer et me nourrir. Ils ont passé beaucoup de
temps à voyager dans tous les comtés pour venir me voir labourer, et je leur suis vraiment reconnaissant de m’apporter un tel soutien.
Quels sont vos projets d’avenir en matière de labourage?
J’aimerais arriver parmi les dix meilleurs à la compétition mondiale. J’attends avec
beaucoup de plaisir de m’y rendre et d’apprendre quelque chose de ces Européens qui
prennent leur labourage EXTRÊMEMENT au sérieux. J’aimerais aussi revenir aux
compétitions canadiennes et essayer encore une fois. Deux victoires de suite seraient
extraordinaires. On a dit que c’est une des premières fois qu’un débutant, arrivé pour la
première fois aux compétions canadiennes, parvenait à gagner, et j’aimerais prouver
que je suis capable de le faire encore une fois.
Avez-vous d’autres idées ou commentaires à nous partager?
J’aimerais préciser que pour participer aux compétitions canadiennes, il faut faire ses
preuves à l’IPM (« International » se rapporte à la marque de machinerie agricole au
lieu de signifier un concours de portée mondiale). À l’IPM, j’ai pu participer dans la
catégorie du « Championnat de l’Ontario ». Les deux premiers de cette catégorie sont
admissibles à participer à la compétition canadienne de l’année suivante. Celui que se
place en tête de la catégorie des charrues ordinaires et celle ces charrues réversibles
devient admissible à participer à la compétition mondiale l’année suivante. C’est pour
cette raison que je vais ne rendre au Danemark en 2015, après m’être qualifié à l’IPM à
Mitchell en 2013 et participé à CanPlow (la compétition canadienne) en 2014.
Carman Weppler, de Clifford, Ontario, délégué de Gay Lea et producteur laitier, s’est
mérité le titre de champion du Canada à CanPlow 2014. Ce jeune agriculteur du comté
de Wellington a participé à la compétition CanPlow ¸ au Purplehill Entertainment Hall un
peu en dehors de Thorndale, Ontario, du 14 au 18 août 2014.
M. Weppler a été invité à y prendre part après s’être placé deuxième pour l’Ontario au
Championnat de labour International (International Plowing Match (IPM)), qui a eu lieu
l’automne dernier à Mitchell. Soutenu par sa famille qui l’accompagnait, Carman a
passé la semaine à démontrer ses talents de laboureur, qu’il s’agisse de les premiers
labours ou de déchaumage, pendant ce concours tenu dans le comté de Middlesex.
Carman, qui a obtenu les marques les plus élevées parmi tous les laboureurs participant à la compétition, a gagné le droit de se rendre au Danemark pour participer à un
championnat mondial en 2015. Nous avons eu la chance de rencontrer Carman après
sa victoire :
Quand avez-vous
commencé à labourer?
J’ai commencé à 10 ans,
soit il y a 26 ans, avec un
voisin, Larry Picket, qui avait
une charrue de compétition.
J’avais un tracteur, et il pensait que ce genre d’activité
me conviendrait, j’ai donc
essayé. Je me souviens encore des défaites de cette première année, mais j’ai fait des
progrès, et au cours de la 2e année j’ai gagné dans ma catégorie au concours de labour local du canton de Normanby.
Quelle a été votre réaction devant ce succès?
Je suis vraiment fier de mes réalisations. Il m’arrive parfois de penser que ça n’a pas
vraiment d’importance, mais après avoir reçu beaucoup de commentaires positifs de la
part de mes voisins, du grand public et d’autres personnes, je me suis dit : « C’est vrai,
je représente maintenant mon pays ». Comme je ne m’étais jamais rendu aussi loin, j’ai
ressenti toutes sortes d’émotions. J’avais toujours rêvé d’y arriver, et maintenant que j’y
suis, je pense : « Bon, et après? » et j’ai besoin de savourer tout simplement le moment
et d’en retirer le plus possible. Pendant ma jeunesse, je n’ai jamais participé à d’autres
sports, je n’ai même pas fait partie des 4-H, c’est donc un très grand moment pour moi.
Ce fut très satisfaisant pour moi d’entendre des gens que j’admirais depuis toujours
dans le monde de l’Ontario Plowmen’s Association sont venus me dire quel bon travail
j’avais fait. Ces hommes ont participé à la compétition canadienne et parcouru le
monde avant moi, et maintenant je suis l’un d’eux. Pour moi, c’est assez extraordinaire.
Avez-vous des préférences en matière d’équipement?
J’utilise une charrue de compétition ordinaire à deux sillons de marque Kverneland,
que j’ai achetée neuve en 2006. C’est la marque préférée parmi les charrues servant
aux concours traditionnels. Ensuite, j’ai fait une série de petites modifications qui sont
permises pour les compétitions, notamment des ajustements du relevage hydraulique,
une roue arrière additionnelle, des ajustements du coutre, soit des éléments qui me
permettent de perfectionner le labourage et ce qui en constitue « l’art ». J’utilise aussi
un tracteur Ford 2120 (le secret bien gardé de notre ferme entièrement équipée de
matér4iel John Deere). J’en ai modifié le châssis cette année afin de mieux voir le pneu
avant qui circule dans la raie. J’ai découvert l’année dernière, juste avant le Championnat International, que Kverneland ne fabrique plus de socs pour ce genre de charrue
de compétition. Ça m’a plutôt ennuyé, parce que je ne voulais pas acheter une nouvelle charrue, et j’avais absolument besoin d’un nouvel ensemble de socs. Beth-Ann
m’a suggéré de m’adresser à notre voisin Mike Shannon (dont l’entreprise s’appelle
Bevelled Edge), qui fait un travail de forgeron, pour voir s’il pouvait m’en fabriquer. Il a
relevé le défi et en a même fabriqué trois.
Avez-vous besoin de pratiquer beaucoup pour devenir un champion?
Ça dépend de l’année. Il m’arrive parfois de me rendre à ma première compétition
sans avoir labouré de champ, mais c’est toujours préférable de m’exercer beaucoup
avant une compétition. Dans mon cas, le grand concours pour lequel je me préparais
la plupart du temps (avant de gagner le présent championnat) est le Championnat de
labour International (IPM), qui a lieu au milieu de septembre. Les concours des comtés
locaux commencent vers le milieu d’août et j’essaie de participer à 3 ou 5 d’entre eux
avant l’IPM, puis de pratiquer encore un peu ici, chez moi, simplement en essayant
divers ajustements. La participation aux concours locaux sert à m’habituer au stress et
à l’adrénaline de la compétition. Cette année, avant le championnat canadien, j’ai labouré un champ tous les jours pendant deux semaines, ce qui signifie environ deux
heures.
Qu’est ce que vous aimez le plus dans le labourage?
J’aime la compétition, mais surtout le fait que le groupe de laboureurs constitue une
véritable « communauté. » Nous appelons tous ces concours de labour le « circuit du
labourage ». Chaque année, on y rencontre le même groupe, avec les gens qui viennent les appuyer. J’ai du plaisir à revoir ces visages amis chaque automne et apprendre leurs nouvelles. Il existe une véritable camaraderie entre les gens qui pratiquent ce sport, et même si on veut absolument battre celui qui se trouve à côté de soi,
nous commençons et finissons toujours la journée en nous serrant les mains, avec des
commentaires positifs.
Je tiens à remercier Gay Lea pour m’avoir donné une formation de délégué. Selon
Beth-Ann, c’est peut-être ce qui m’a permis de gagner plus d’assurance et d’accroître
ma capacité de concentrer mon attention sur un but et de faire ce qu’il faut pour l’atteindre. Je crois que c’est vrai. Auparavant, j’avais l’habitude de dire, par exemple : « Je
dois me mesurer avec des hommes qui ont déjà participé aux compétitions mondiales », et de penser que je n’étais pas à a place. J’ai fait des efforts pour penser de
façon positive et pour avoir un monologue intérieur positif, et ça m’a aidé. Je disais
aussi que je n’étais pas capable de labourer un sol sablonneux, que j’étais meilleur
avec un sol argileux, mais j’apprends à chasser de mon esprit ces idées négatives et à
me dire plutôt : « Je sais comment labourer un sol sablonneux. » Je déteste labourer
sous la pluie, mais Beth-Ann m’a fait remarquer que je gagne la plupart du temps
quand je laboure sous la pluie, et je me dis maintenant : « J’aime labourer sous la pluie,
je gagne quand il pleut », et c’est extraordinaire quand ça arrive. Avant Gay Lea, je
n’avais pas réalisé combien d’histoires on peut se raconter et comment ça peut nous
influencer. Je possède des compétences, mais j’ai vraiment beaucoup appris au cours
des dernières années sur la façon d’utiliser les habiletés mentales. J’aime penser que
j’applique la devise de Gay Lea, passer du bon au meilleur (« Good to Great »).
Gay Lea félicite Carman Weppler pour cette réalisation exceptionnelle et lui souhaite tout le succès possible sur la scène mondiale en 2015.
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Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited
2014 Annual Zone Meeting
Information
Butter will be available
for purchase at the Zone
meetings. To pre-order,
please fill out your preferences on the reply card found in this
issue. There is a limit of 2 cases of 20
x 1lb per family. Payment is by cash or
cheque (made payable to Gay Lea
Foods) only, at time of pickup. Additional Gay Lea Foods products will be
available to purchase at the meetings
on a first come, first served basis.
Cost of Butter: $77.30/case
You are invited to attend your local
Zone Annual Meeting of Gay Lea Foods Co-operative
Ltd., as indicated below.
Agenda:
10:00 am —10:30 am: Registration
10:30 am — 2:00 pm: Business Meeting & Update
12:30 pm: Lunch
To register, please complete the enclosed postage-paid reply card and return by: Friday, November 14 2014
You can also register by calling Deanne Reilly at 519-822-5530 ext 6268 or Megan Martensen ext 6267.
*Please note that producer members may attend any zone meeting, but they are only eligible to
vote in their own zone with one vote per milk license.
ZONE 4 ANNUAL MEETING
ZONE 1 ANNUAL MEETING
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Kemptville College
W.B. George Centre / Gymnasium
830 Prescott Street, Kemptville ON
CURRENT ZONE 4 DIRECTORS
Dick Straathof, Chris Johnson
ZONE 4 DELEGATE ELECTIONS (5 positions)
The following members are Delegates in Zone 4. Their term
of office expires in November; they are eligible for re-election
as long as they continue to meet Delegate criteria.
Arlene Dorland, Laura Glover, Hugh Graham, Kelvin
Kerr, John Wynands.
Pyramid Recreational Center
317 James S, St Marys, ON
CURRENT ZONE 1 DIRECTORS
Steve Dolson, Rowena Wallace. Steve Dolson is completing
his 3-year term. Mr. Dolson is eligible for re-election.
ZONE 1 DELEGATE ELECTIONS (5 positions)
The following members are Delegates in Zone 1. Their term of
office expires in December; they are eligible for re-election as
long as they continue to meet Delegate criteria.
Roger Boersen, Dennis Bryson, Steve Hallahan, Steven
Hern, Jeff Stewardson.
ZONE 2 ANNUAL MEETING
ZONE 3 ANNUAL MEETING
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Thursday, December 4, 2014
Hanlon Conference Centre
340 Woodlawn Rd West #26, Guelph, ON
CURRENT ZONE 2 DIRECTORS
Marie McNabb, Roger Harrop. Roger Harrop is completing his
Walkerton Knights of Columbus
HWY 9, Fire Number 1658, Ontario 9, Mildmay, ON
CURRENT ZONE 3 DIRECTORS
Alan Fisher, Mark Hamel. Alan Fisher is completing his 3-year
3-year term. Mr. Harrop is eligible for re-election.
term. Having served the maximum of five 3-year terms, Mr. Fisher is
not eligible for re-election.
ZONE 2 DELEGATE ELECTIONS (5 positions, 1 vacant)
ZONE 3 DELEGATE ELECTIONS (5 positions, 1 vacant)
The following members are Delegates in Zone 2. Their term of office expires in December; they are eligible for re-election as long as The following members are Delegates in Zone 3. Their term of office
they continue to meet Delegate criteria.
expires in December; they are eligible for re-election as long as they
continue to meet Delegate criteria.
Paul Buchner, Marlies Kaehli, Jack Kuipers, Steven
Veldman, and one 3-year position.
Retiring delegate: David Hawthorne
Louise Ahrens, Warren Becker, Chancy Burgess,
Don Dietrich, and one 3-year position.
Retiring delegate: Jim Christie.
NEW Coconut Whipped Cream!
Gay Lea is about to launch a fresh new product, and you're the first to know. New Real Coconut Whipped
Cream is a dairy-free alternative whipped cream, perfect for topping desserts and drinks. Watch for it at grocery stores near you this October, just in time for Thanksgiving!
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WHAT ZONE AM I IN? A complete listing of Zones by County
Zone 1:
Elgin
Essex
Huron
Kent
Lambton
Middlesex
Perth
Zone 2:
Brant
Dufferin
Haldimand
Halton
Hamilton-Wentworth
Niagara
Norfolk
Oxford
Peel
Toronto
Waterloo
Wellington
Zone 3:
Bruce
Durham Region
Grey
Kawartha Lakes
Simcoe
York
Zone 4:
Algoma
Cochrane
Dryden
Dundas
Frontenac
Glengary
Grenville
Haliburton
Hastings
Kenora
Lanark
Leeds
Lenn-Addington
Manitoulin
Nipissing
Northumberland
Ottawa-Carlton
Parry Sound
Peterborough
Prescott
Prince Edward
Rainy River
Renfrew
Russell
Stormont
Thunder Bay
Timiskaming
Breakfast On The Farm
This past August 2nd marked the second edition of Farm &
Food Care’s Breakfast on the Farm. This family friendly
event gives visitors a glimpse of what farming is about as well
an opportunity to learn more and ask farmers questions. This
year’s event was held at the farm of Gay Lea Foods
members Jim and Nancy Wert of Stanlee Farms. Jim, Nancy, along with their sons Pat, Nick, Ryan and Chris welcomed
over 2000 visitors to their farm on August 2 nd . Visitors of all
ages came from all around the Eastern Ontario region
(Ottawa, Cornwall, Kingston) and even from across the
Québec border. The day was an astounding success with
over 140 volunteers present to answer questions and assist
with various activities. The Wert’s farm, located in Avonmore
in the county for
North Stormont,
currently milking 120
Holstein cows in a
double 8 herringbone
parlour. The farm is a
5th Generation
farming operation
established in 1864
and celebrated their
150th anniversary this
year. Breakfast on the Farm was a wonderful way of sharing
this important milestone in the farm’s history with, friends,
family and the surrounding communities.
events this season , all of which have been greatly received
by their respective communities and surrounding regions.
Breakfast on the Farm presents a great opportunity to learn
about farming, ask farmers questions on how things work,
meet neighbours and have a wonderful overall family outing.
Farms like Stanlee Farms and Heritage Hill are an integral
part of the community and the community definitely showed
their interest in learning more about farming.
Stanlee farms welcomed all who were interested in enjoying
a hearty breakfast and to learn the ins and outs of a dairy
farm. This event is the latest of several events bringing
customers and farmers together. With numerous interactive
exhibits set up for all ages, features including farm animals,
farm equipment, and much more there was extensive
opportunities for learning for all who attended.
Farm & Food Care will be organizing another edition of the
Breakfast on the Farm scheduled for October 4th at Wilmot
Orchards in New Castle. For more information on this event
please visit www.farmfoodcare.org
Farm & Food Care’s Breakfast on the Farm events have
been tremendous success. Last year’s event, held at
Heritage Hill Farms in New Dundee has lead the way to 2
Sour Cream Apple Pie
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1 Uncooked Never Fail Pie Crust
2 tbsp. All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. Salt
3/4 cup Sugar
1 Egg
1 cup GAY LEA - Regular Sour Cream
1 tsp Vanilla
2 cups Apples, sliced
1/3 cup Brown Sugar
1/3 cup Flour
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 cup GAY LEA - Salted Butter
Never Fail Pie Crust
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1 cup GAY LEA - Salted Butter, softened
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1/2 cup GAY LEA - Regular Sour Cream
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2 cup Flour
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Instructions
1. Combine flour and butter, add sour cream and mix.
2. Refrigerate dough for 10 to 15 minutes. Roll dough out
to 4‖ thickness.
By Shannon Kavanagh-Séguin
Member Services Rep
3. Line greased 9‖ (23 cm) pie dish.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Sift together 2 tbsp (30 mL) flour, salt and sugar.
6. Add egg, sour cream and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
7. Combine sliced apples with batter and pour into unbaked pie crust.
8. Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then for 30
minutes at 350°F (180°C).
9. Mix together brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and butter
until mixture is fine and crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over pie
and bake for 10 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
Makes 6 servings.
Have a great recipe using Gay Lea Foods products to share? Send it to mmartensen@gayleafoods.com and it may go into a future edition of the Gazette!
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Ontario Dairy Youth Award Winners Announced
Gay Lea Foods is pleased to be a supporting sponsor this year Graham is a 4-H leader in Oxford and Waterloo and is an active
with the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund to support of the Ontario member of the Waterloo Holstein Club. In his spare time, he
enjoys a variety of sports and for several years, played the
Dairy Youth Award for 2014.
trombone in the Chinguacousy Concert Band & Ching Swing
Established in 1980, the competition recognizes young people Orchestra.
aged 25-35 who are actively involved in the operation of a dairy
farm, who have demonstrated leadership and taken an active role EAST-CENTRAL – Philip Prinzen
in their communities and within their breed organization. These Philip and his wife, Selena, milk 65 cows and farm a total of 480
four lucky winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip to World acres of land in beautiful Prince Edward County. Located in
Bloomfield, Philip started back in 1999 when he was just 19 years
Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin this fall.
old, milking 12 grade cows in a rented barn. Today, he and
We are pleased to announce the following winners: Selena have a farm of their own and manage a purebred herd of
78 cows, the majority of which are Holsteins.
WESTERN – Dave Standeaven
Dave milks 96 cows in Perth County, in partnership with his wife, The Prinzens feed TMR and all cows are fed the same ration.
Dana, and his parents, Glen and Elaine. The 378-acre Master Focusing on dry cow management, instituting a pre-synch
Breeder operation in St. Marys, Ontario, is home to a total of 210 program for 13 month calving intervals and moving to bi-weekly
head. Cows are milked twice daily with eight Delaval automatic herd health have all contributed to the Prinzens success and from
take-off units and fed varying compositions of TMR depending on 2010 to 2012, they were rated the top-managed herd in Prince
age and lactation cycle. Dave does all the breeding and focuses Edward County.
on both type and production, while also paying attention to feet
Since purchasing the farm, the Prinzens have completed a total
and legs.
stall renovation, which included raising headrails and installing
In a four-year span from 2005 to 2009, the Standeaven’s built two new pasture mats. They’ve also purchased a new TMR mixer to
separate pack barns – one with maternity pens - for dry cows and include hay, installed a liquid manure pit and continued to
heifers. They’ve also purchased 40 kgs of quota, installed two purchase quota when possible. Philip is active in the community
silos, added 32 tie-stalls to their existing barn and converted an and serves as a volunteer firefighter and president of the Prince
old bank barn into a nursery for calves and post-weaned calves. Edward Milk Producer Committee.
In the next five years, Dave would like to build a free-stall barn
with robots to house all animals in one place and renovate the EASTERN – Melanie Chisholm
Melanie and her husband, Lucas, milk 60 cows in a tie-stall facility
current tie-stall for heifers and calves.
in Leeds County. Located in Lombardy, the successful Ayrshire
As a father of two and a sports-enthusiast himself, Dave enjoys and Holstein operation was first run by Melanie’s parents, Ron
volunteering his time with minor baseball and hockey in St. and Lynne MacMillan. After graduating from Kemptville College,
Marys. He has been part of several Holstein committees, helps Melanie returned home and now manages the family farm, which
annually with the Perth County Club sale and is Past President of is slowly being transitioned to a Holstein herd.
the Perth County Holstein Club. He also keeps busy each spring
making maple syrup from the over 1100 taps on his family’s 18- In 2006 the Chisholms built a Cover All pack barn to house
heifers and dry cows, which has allowed them to become better
acre sugar bush.
managers and breed heifers sooner. In 2012, they moved to 3x
milking. Though it was supposed to be temporary, they saw such
WEST-CENTRAL – Graham Johnston
Third generation dairy farmer, Graham Johnston, operates Herit- great response from the cows that they continued for well over a
age Hill Farms in New Dundee, Ontario. The family farm, which year. They now also outsource their forage work to custom
was originally started in 1842 in Brampton, is home to four differ- operators, providing them with better quality feed and freeing up
ent prefixes and is run in partnership with Graham’s parents, their time to focus on the cows.
James and Frances, his sister and brother-in-law (Mary Ann and
Melanie is a passionate promoter of the dairy industry and
Joe Doré), with part-time help from sister, Claire.
strongly believes that ―people want to know where and who their
Graham and his family milk 60 cows in a double 8 Heringbone food is coming from.‖ In the past, she has been a 4-H Dairy Club
Boumatic parlour. Their breeding program focuses on strong, Leader and currently serves as the Vice- President and Livestock
angular cows with well-attached udders. Cows are fed TMR and Committee Chairperson with the Lombardy Agricultural Society.
custom operators are used to produce the feed. After graduating
from the University of Guelph in 2002, Graham helped computer- Our thanks to the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust
ize the farm’s cow and crop records and develop protocols for fund for providing the information on these
treating sick animals. In the future, the Johnston’s plan to build a winners and giving Gay Lea Foods the
heifer shed in order to move heifers currently housed in Brampton opportunity to partner with them in sponsoring
to New Dundee and save on related costs. They also plan to build this award.
storage for equipment and hay.
By Wendy Hasson
Member Services Rep
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Looking for the perfect gift? Not to worry, Gay Lea Foods is here to help!
There is nothing quite like receiving a basket full of goodies, and our Salerno, Ivanhoe and Teeswater locations can do
just that. Contact your nearest store for a gift basket of delicious cheeses, dry goods and our famous dairy products
made to your liking. You can even bring in your favourite wine to add to your basket, giving it a personal touch of
perfection. Baskets start as low as $15.00; we ask that you give 1-2 days’ notice (1-2 weeks during Christmas).
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News From The Museum by Cathy Traicus & Kim Teuscher
www.dairyheritagemuseum.ca
Tel: 1-888-773-2955
Email: museum@gayleafoods.com
4805 Jamestown Line, RR #2
Aylmer, ON N5H 2R2
Monday—Saturday: 9:00am—5:00pm
On the property, the new trail is open and marked. Already a
number of more adventurous families and individuals have
attempted the rather steep incline and enjoyed it.
Fourteen tour groups including historical societies, 4H clubs and
those with special needs arrived at the museum this season with
one group having their meeting on the premises. Many memories
were awakened and lots of sharing took place. We always learn
What an amazing summer here at Gay Lea Dairy Heritage something new from these groups.
Museum. We had over 1500 people visit the museum this year,
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most of them this summer. From young to old, they have enjoyed On August 23 we held our Third Annual Family Fun Day &
Member Open House. Many thanks to all our volunteers for helping
the new displays and activities and all the dairy artefacts.
to make this event a success. We had 142 visitors in total.
Eleven day camps took field trips to the museum throughout the
summer and fall. That is over 467 children plus 89 counsellors. We This fall our Museum Trailer has been set up at five fairs and we
played nature games with them, toured the museum, did crafts, have had tables at a number of other events. New exhibits and
made butter and ice cream and also enjoyed a fun scavenger hunt displays have been favourably received.
with each group that took them all over the main portion of the
property. We had great comments from all the groups. We are Our geocache has changed slightly and we are happy people are
currently planning for next year’s day camp program, changing up enjoying this new activity and finding our museum as well.
the nature activities and forest walks.
Keep this date open: Christmas Open House: Saturday Dec. 6
Four hundred children recently participated in ―Ag in The & Sunday Dec. 7. Admission is a non-perishable food donation for
Classroom’ in Wyoming, ON and we took part in this event by local food bank. Light refreshments and children’s craft will be
offered.
bringing the travelling display. It was a huge success.
WHAT IS IT? ANSWER… Insulated Can!
Used by the Keewadin Dairy in Tillsonburg, this square can was used to transport ice cream treats to special
events held throughout the town. The can is insulated and has a canvas cover which keeps the ice cream
cold. Keewadin Dairy started in 1943 and was in operation until at least 1965. Other Keewadin Dairy items in
the museum include bottles and milk caps.
W i n n e r s o f D i r e c t o r ’s S c h o l a r s h i p A w a r d s
We are pleased to announce this year’s winners of the
2014 Directors’ Scholarship Award Program. Once
again, the quality of applications made the selection
process difficult. Gay Lea’s Board of Directors had
originally offered six $500.00 awards and an
anonymous Gay Lea Foods member has generously
donated a seventh award this year.
Derek Karn, Woodstock - University of Guelph
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Liam McNabb, New Hamburg - University of
Guelph – Ridgetown College
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Greg Reid, Caledon - University of Guelph
Jocelyn Sayles, Paris - University of Guelph
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Ryan Schryver, Embro - University of Guelph
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Jeroen Slits, Brunner - University of Guelph

Caleigh Van Kampen, Orangeville - University
of Guelph
We wish all of the applicants best wishes as
they start this exciting new chapter in their
lives!
After careful consideration, the seven successful
applicants of the $500 scholarship awards are:
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Plant BBQ Season 2014
Gay Lea ended the summer just right, BBQ style! Teeswater, Ivanhoe, Guelph,
Clayson, Salerno and Longlife enjoyed a hot summer day with great food and
even better company. Guelph had a sweet tooth with delicious brownies, while
others enjoyed refreshing Gay Lea chocolate milk. Each plant added their own
unique flair to their BBQ menu, but overall relished burgers and sausages hot off
the grill! Thank you Gay Lea for ending the summer just right; Better Together.
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advertisements in this publication. We strongly urge you to do your own due diligence
before responding to any offers.
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The Classifieds deadline for the next issue is December 13, 2014
Bruce Square Baling. For your large square baling —3 ft x 3 ft and
3 ft x 4 ft contact Jim Batte (519) 392-8282 or Gary Whytock (519)
392-8158
Small square straw bales, conventional combined, large or
small orders. $3 / bale. Mitchell area. 519-229-8235
5 wheel 3pt. Hitch BEFCO rake. Like new.
We at Evergreen Hill Farm offer a horse drawn funeral hearse pulled Rotary Wheat Straw-big square bales - 3’ x 4’ x 7’ - stored
inside. Delivery available. Call (519) 636-1834
by two beautiful Belgian draft horses. A nice tribute to the farmer
who grew up walking behind horses. Call Scott at (519) 426-2155 or
New Suspended Tie Stalls, headrail from 38” to 50” high, four
email evergreenhillfarm@gmail.com.
models to choose from. Also, full line of livestock confinement equipment plus ventilation. Call (519) 925-4317.
WATER: Specialized in non-electric water softeners / iron filters / UV
disinfection / sulphur removal, etc. Your Kinetico rep is Tom
Diemand (519) 577-0187.
Hay and Forage Supplies. Bale wrap, Net wrap, Poly Baler twine,
Looking for a website to promote your
Farm?
We know graphics; Visit our website at DigitalFarmDesign.com, or call Heather at 519-630-1993. Ask us
about our Express pricing today!
Steen Cheq Time Temperature Recorders.
Buy, Sell, Install & Repair
Call Jim Steenbergen (519) 343-3467
Haugholm Books, Classic Tractor, Car & Gas Engine Books.
Decal sets for older tractors & gas engines. Please contact Allan
Haugh, RR #1, Brucefield, ON N0M 1J0 (519) 522-0248
Registered Black Morgan at stud, horse boarding, new facilities with
40 acres of trail rides. Robmarann Farm—Cathy & Bob McNeil
RR #3, Grey Road 28, Hanover, ON N4N 3B9
Phone: (519) 364-6930 Fax: (519) 364-0889
Do you want to live your life to the fullest on all levels: body, mind
and spirit? I provide the following services: Life Activation, Energetic
Balancing, Full Spirit Activation and Emotional Cord Cutting. For
more information call Dennis Dietz at (519) 327-8522.
Add some humour to your next event.
Contact Paul Mussell Farmer/Comedian. (613) 826-2959
1959 John Deere 730 diesel, narrow front - $7,900
1969 John Deere 3020, gas, side controls, narrow front - $10,500
Call Hank (226) 929-2529
Kuhn Rotovator --Model EL201, 4 meter wide comes with 2 rotors ,
1 power tiller with curved blades 1- culti plow with angled
blades. Has 2 roller attachments-- 1 maxipacker roller , 1 Maxi
crumbler roller. Excellent shape.
1 Kongskilde 8 row (30") corn cultivator with rolling shields &
hydraulic wings . Gauge wheels on wings.
Also great shape.
Contact Dennis Bryson 519-828-3311 or dline@xcelco.on.ca for
pictures and more info
“ Relief Milker. Urban High school female student who is
heading to Ontario Veterinarian College in 2015 living in
Southeast London (with an access to transportation) looking
to broaden her large animal experience by securing a relief
milker position. I do not have any experience but am willing
to learn. I am committed and motivated. Please email
Victoria at junevictoria13@gmail.com.”
Megan Martensen – Member Relations,
Administrative Assistant.
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Please join the Member Relations team in welcoming Megan
Martensen to our team as our new Administrative
Assistant! Megan comes to us from Your Neighbourhood Credit
Union and brings with her a wealth of knowledge of
administrative duties.
Bunker covers, Forage inoculants, Hay preservative and Grass seeds.
Serving all of Western Ontario. Riacrest Agri-Products.
Call (519) 533-8947 or email: criach@xplornet.com.
We sell vinyl fences for farms and residences, and around pools and
backyards. Also available are vinyl decks, porch railing (3 styles) and
posts in Colonial Style. Bobmur Fence Co., Robert and Muriel Hawthorne, RR #1, Listowel (519) 291-1968.
Ove Hansen
Director of Member Relations &
Corporate Secretary
45 Sparberry Street, R.R. #2
Mount Forest, ON N0G 2L0
Office:
(519) 323-9613
Fax:
(519) 323-1955
ohansen@gayleafoods.com
Sandra Alton
Supervisor, Member Relations
7647 Wellington County Rd. 10
R.R.# 1, Moorefield ON N0G 2K0
Office:
(519) 638-7721
Toll Free:
(877) 638-7728
Fax:
(519) 638-7720
Toll Free Fax: (877) 638-7720
salton@gayleafoods.com
Pam Emmott
Member Services Rep
South Western & Central Ontario
Truck cap 6’ x 8’ - $100 / 4 fold hard top truck cover - fits Chev or
GMC / 6’-6” box - $100 / white pine, spruce and cedar trees 4’ - 20’
high all healthy. Call Bob at (519) 364-6930 or cell: (519) 901-0787
Currently on maternity leave
Returning January 2015
2nd cut alfalfa hay (4x5 round bales) and sweet corn silage for sale,
also available Robot Ready Cows. Call 519-808-9628
Wendy Hasson
Westfield Grain Auger, W70-46 for sale.
For more information please call 519-523-4494 or 519-523-9330
Gehl CB600 Forage Harvester with 2 row TR3038 corn head, and 6ft
pickup. Also, a 2 row Gehl TR680 30 inch corn head.
Call 519-644-1065 at Belmont
For sale: Massey Ferguson 124 baler with Thrower;
2 Krantz Thrower Wagons;
N.H. Forage blower
Please Call: Bruce 519-273-9185
NH 790 Forage-Harvester with metal-alert III, hydraulic tongue, quick
hitch and horning crop processor in new condition. 824 Hay head and
790W hay head. Case IH 600 forage blower. 5 Delaval Milkmaster
auto-take-off milkers $900 each.
Call Gerry 519-887-6875 or 519-525-9312
Surge Mueller 6,500L milk cooler with water cooling unit
Double 6 Westfalia milking parlour
New Holland 790 forage harvester with corn and hay head
Badger forage blower
Gehl 970 forage box and 1 wagon
John Deere 7240 vacuum corn planter with interplant unit
Jon Deere 1560 no till drill
John Deere heavy duty disc—approx. 20 feet
International cultivator—17 feet
2011 Chev. Pickup—Silverado, 2WD, 2 door differential lock
Patz Silo Unloader
Colwell Natural Gas fan &heater unit (brand new) 10HP 10 mil. BTU
Stephen Webster—1-226-889-9299
For Sale: 700 ft chain link—6ft high—70 posts—7 corner posts—top
rail plus hardware —BEST OFFER! 40 Cedar Rails $100.00, 9 rail
road ties $50.00, 9ft Diamond Harrows $50.00 and 12ft Hagedorn
Gate (5 bars-sq steel) $90.00 Call: 519-901-0787 —-Bob McNeil
Member Services Rep
South Western & Central Ontario
351355 17th Line
East Garafraxa (Orangeville), ON L9W 7E1
Office:
(519) 940-5813
Toll Free:
(877) 940-5813
Fax:
(519) 940-5815
Toll Free Fax: (877) 940-5815
whasson@gayleafoods.com
Shannon Kavanagh-Séguin
Member Services Rep
Eastern & Northern Ontario
3262 Rollin Rd
St-Pascal-Baylon, ON K0A 3N0
Office:
(613) 618-9039
Toll Free:
(855) 845-9039
Fax:
(613) 691-1137
Toll Free Fax: (866) 571-1137
skavanagh@gayleafoods.com
Deanne Reilly
Administrative Coordinator
Member Relations
21 Speedvale Avenue West
Guelph, ON N1H 1J5
Office:
(519) 822-5530 x 6268
Fax:
(519) 821-2668
dreilly@gayleafoods.com
Megan Martensen
Administrative Assistant
Member Relations
21 Speedvale Avenue West
Guelph, ON N1H 1J5
Office:
(519) 822-5530 x 6267
Fax:
(519) 821-2668
mmartensen@gayleafoods.com
GAY LEA FOODS RETAIL OUTLETS
Teeswater-Gay Lea Farm Fresh Country Store
21 Clinton Street, Teeswater, ON
Tel: 519-392-6864
teeswaterstore@gayleafoods.com
Hours: Mon - Fri 9 am - 5:30pm,
Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Ivanhoe Cheese Factory
Salerno Retail Outlet
11301 Hwy 62 N, Madoc, ON
20 Morley Street, Hamilton, ON
Tel: 613-473-4269
Tel: 905-544-6281
questions@ivanhoecheese.com
acasciano@gayleafoods.com
Hours: Mon - Sun 9 am - 5:30pm
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat
Summer: open until 8pm on Fridays
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8am - 4pm
The Gazette Contacts: Deanne Reilly and Megan Martensen
Gos and Gris Outlet
380 Highway # 20 East, Stoney Creek, ON
Tel: 905-692-5433
hwoloszyn@gayleafoods.com
Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 4:30pm,
Sat 8am - 1pm, Sun 8am - 12pm