Call for nominations

The Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) Board of Directors is asking interested veal and dairy calf producers to get involved with our organization. VFO Directors work on behalf of the sector on projects, issues, and initiatives that benefit our membership, and are responsible for planning and establishing VFO’s strategic direction.

Input from directors is vital to maintaining a strong and active voice for our sector. We are seeking candidates from a variety of backgrounds; skill sets and sizes of farm operations. All voting producer members of VFO, with their membership in good standing, are eligible for nomination.

Full-day board meetings are held five to six times throughout the year in the Guelph-area. Between in-person meetings, the Board also meets virtually as needed (virtual meetings are approximately two hours in length).

Directors collaborate with our industry partners on committees in areas of interest that highlight their skill set on both the provincial and national level, represent VFO at meetings and events, and interact with officials at all levels of government. VFO Directors are provided a meeting per diem and reimbursement for approved travel expenses as applicable.

Interested candidates must complete this self-nomination form and submit it no later than Friday, January 31, 2025, for review by the Nominating Committee.

Nominations from the floor will not be accepted. Elections, if required, will take place at the VFO Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

For more information, and to receive the nominations guide, please contact Jennifer Haley, Executive Director at 519-824-2942 or jhaley@vealfarmers.ca.