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Give the "thumbs up" to Tim Hortons YouTube video
Dear Farm & Food Care members and supporters,
Tim Hortons staff has been investing a lot of time and resources into learning the facts about farm animal welfare in Canada as one part of their sustainability commitment. They recently produced a video on YouTube to highlight some of their work around farm animal welfare, with a focus on laying hens as the example.
There are a number of special interest groups who oppose the use of animals that are actively compaigning their members to "dislike" the video and send complaints to Tim Hortons.
Take a few minutes and look at the video. If you like what you see, be sure to click "like" and give it the thumbs up on YouTube after you watch it. There are other options to post the video on facebook and tweet about it too. Pass this along to your family and friends!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8g01HNlrRM&feature=player_embedded
It's human nature to "get active" when you are against something. This is a good opportunity for you to rally for something you support.
Companies like Tim Hortons, who are committing to working with farmers, suppliers and industry partners on farm animal welfare and other aspects of sustainable food, deserve our support.
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Farm & Food Care Annual Meeting
Last chance to register
An unprecedented number of Farm & Food Care members and supporters have already registered for the organization's inaugural annual meeting. Register today for your spot. The cost is $100 per person.
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10 spots remaining in
Advocates for Ag workshop
April 16, 2012
Farm & Food Care Ontario is pleased to be hosting a unique workshop for anyone interested in improving their skills in telling their stories about food and farming.
Troy and Stacy Hadrick, two of North America's most influential agricultural advocates (or agvocates) will host an interactive workshop on the evening of Monday, April 16, 2012. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. with the workshop to follow from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the St. George's Banquet Hall, 665 King Street North, Waterloo.
The Hadricks will also be the feature speakers at the AGM the following day.
In 2006, this husband and wife team from South Dakota decided that they needed to become more proactive in telling the story of farming on their fifth generation beef ranch. The Hadricks challenge their audiences to look for everyday opportunities to promote and explain food and farming to non farmers. They are also the founders of Advocates for Agriculture (www.advocatesforag.com)
The workshop will feature tips on:
- How to create your own "elevator speech" - learn how to tell your story in a short, succinct way that will resonate with your audience.
- Social media (Twitter, Facebook and YouTube) - learn how the Hadricks use these tools and their thoughts on the various platforms available.
- Mapping your messages - how to quickly organize your thoughts and supporting points if you're asked to do a quick media interview or speaking engagement.
- The workshop will feature lots of opportunity for dialogue and practice.
Space is limited to the first 100 participants. The cost is $100 per approved attendee. Register by emailing info@farmfoodcare.org |
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Need Accommodations?
Coming to the Agricultural Advocate workshop and staying for Farm & Food Care's AGM? A block of rooms has been booked at the Destination Inn & Suites, 547 King Street North in Waterloo at a cost of $129 plus tax. participants need to book their own rooms by calling 519-884-0100. Indicate that it is one of the rooms in Farm & Food Care's block. The hotel is only about a kilometre from St. George's Banquet Hall. |
