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Welcome To Miniota School

To provide sound educational experiences for children is both challenging and rewarding.  The entire staff works as a team to carry out this success, but the ultimate success of any school is determined by how well the school, the home, and the community work together in the best interests of children.

We encourage parents to be involved in your children’s education.  It is important that you be familiar with the school, the programs and the teachers early in the school year.  This handbook will provide you with the information, which will help you and your children to know and enjoy Miniota School.

The staff wishes you and your children success, satisfaction, and happiness at Miniota School.  We invite you to continue to be informed about and involved with your children’s education at our school.  Please contact your children’s teachers or the school administration should you have any questions or concerns.

By continuing to work together, we do make a positive difference and your children are the winners!

Mission Statement

As a partner in Park West School Division, Miniota School will provide a safe and caring environment in which all students can grow academically, emotionally and physically.

School Motto

Small School, Big Heart, Achieving Excellence

General Goals

  • To develop in students an eagerness for learning, thinking skills, problem solving skills and creativity.
  • To develop competence in reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, representing and computational skills.
  • To demonstrate through actions of students and staff, sound discipline, self-respect, respect for others and respect for the school.
  • To develop positive attitudes and good work habits.
  • To develop in students a feeling of self-worth and pride in their work and achievements.
  • To develop in students, skills to become physically fit and understand the importance of good health and safety practices.
  • To involve and inform the school community.

General Information

Miniota School is a K-8 school in the Park West School Division.

Total:  61 students

Facilities:     Five regular classrooms, one library, open area,
                kitchen (staff room), gym, offices, stage and storage room
                one Day Care

Teachers                                %                       Teaching Load
Lewis, Trevor                   100                      Principal, Grade 7/8  Math, Social Studies, Science, 5-8 Phys. Ed.
Kostesky, Chelsey                         75                     Grade 5/6 Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies
King, Britta                            100                      Kindergarten All Subjects
Hill, Melissa                           100                      Grade 1/2 All Subjects
Barkley, Tynelle                          85                     Grade 3/4 Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies, Phys. Ed.
Lelond, Tricia                    90                     Resource/Guidance, K - 8 French, 7/8 ELA

Support Staff                           Position
Walker, Janine                          Custodian
Gardham, Shelley                                Education Assistant
Sheane, Laurie                          Secretary/Librarian

Bus Drivers:    Murray Gurr
                        Tiffany Anderson
                        Fred Kestirke

Programs Offered

Miniota School offers all regular Kindergarten to Grade 8 Manitoba Education Curricula.  Subjects offered are English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education/Health, French, Art and Music.  Our Kindergarten program is a 0.75 program where students attend half time in the first semester and then full-time in the second semester.

Park West School Division
Weather Related Emergencies

Due to the uncertainty of Manitoba weather and road conditions, the Board of The Park West School Division approves the following precautions and procedures to ensure the safety of all students.

Emergency Billets
  •         All parents of transported students shall arrange an alternate place for their children to stay in town should the buses not be able to operate safely.  Parents who are unable to locate a billet home should contact the school principal for  assistance.
  • In the event of an emergency situation arising, the school will contact billets.  The billet home will contact the parents.
  • Parents may choose to make their own transportation arrangements for their children and eliminate the need for a billet home.  When this choice has been made the school will contact these parents if buses are unable to operate.
  • Billet forms shall be sent to parents via the registration package.  Forms must be filled out and returned to the school no later than October 1 of each year and must be updated annually or as required.
Severe Weather Policy
Student safety has the highest priority with Park West School Division.  With respect to transported students, the Division, under the provisions of the Public Schools Act and supporting regulations, is responsible for student safety from the time that students board the bus in the morning and are delivered back to their designated stop after school.  In the event that bus transportation is deemed unsafe due to weather conditions, policy and procedures will determine the process for cancellation of bus service and related school closures.

With respect to severe weather, the division is divided into 2 regions.  The CEO in consultation with the Transportation Supervisor may cancel bus transportation in one or both regions.

The regions are delimited as follows:
North:          Binscarth, Inglis, Major Pratt, Rossburn
South:          Birtle, Decker, Hamiota, Kenton, Miniota, Shoal Lake, Strathclair

In any unforeseen circumstances, the CEO in consultation with the Transportation Supervisor has the authority to decide whether or not there is a full or partial cancellation of bus service.  Severe weather for the purpose of this procedure is classified into 2 categories:
        1.)  Wind Chill Days
        2.)  Storm Days

Wind Chill Days

School bus service will be cancelled if the wind chill factor reaches -45 C, as reported by Environment Canada for Shoal Lake weather station at 6:00 a.m..  When the wind chill factor is between -40 C and -45 C, the Transportation Supervisor will consider existing road and local weather conditions to determine the advisability of school bus service.  On wind chill days, although bus service may be cancelled, schools are considered to be open and all staff will report for work at their school as usual.  Student are also expected to attend school.

Storm Days

Storm days occur when weather conditions, warnings, road closures or report of impending weather conditions create visibility and/or road conditions that make travel unsafe or impossible.  Adverse weather conditions include reduced visibility due to extreme fog and/or blowing snow and hazardous road conditions or road closure due to snow and/or ice covered sections.

Parents have the fullest knowledge of actual and probable road and weather conditions in their area.  They are obliged to exercise discretion in permitting their children to ride the bus when weather conditions are, or expected to become, dangerously inclement.  Parents shall call the school if their children will not be attending.

a.  Individual Bus Cancellations
The individual bus driver shall decide, in consultation with the area captain, whether or not he/she can safely get students to school that morning.  If the bus driver is unable to make the regular run, he/she shall inform the Transportation Supervisor and the parents on the route.  The Transportation Supervisor shall inform the principal of the school and the CEO.  For individual bus cancellations, school is considered to be open and all staff will report for work at their school as usual.  Students are also expected to attend school.

b.  Regional or Division-Wide Bus Cancellation or School Closures
The Transportation Supervisor will consult with area captains and recommend to the CEO whether weather conditions are such that bus service is deemed inadvisable for one or both regions.  When regional or division-wide bus service is cancelled, schools are considered closed.  Staff attendance is discretionary.  Student do not attend school.  If schools are closed division-wide due to a storm, division office staff, and other non-school assigned staff attend work at their discretion.  It is an expectation that staff be available via phone should contact be required.  The school principal/head custodian is responsible for the safety and security of the building on all weather related closure days.  The principal must also ensure that someone is at the school in the morning to meet any students that may come to school inadvertently.  In cases where principals do not live in the community it is expected that the principal will make appropriate arrangements.

c.  Afternoon Bus Cancellations
Buses will either leave at their regularly scheduled time or not at all.  In order to ensure the safety of transported students, it is recommended that buses do not leave the school at other than regularly scheduled times.  If the weather has deteriorated significantly over the day, the buses will not run in the afternoon.  This decision will be made by 2:00 p.m. so that schools have ample time to notify parents and/or arrange appropriate billets.

Notification of Wind Chill and/or Storm Days
For a wind chill day and a region or division-wide storm day, the Transportation Supervisor shall:
        *  Notify CBC Radio One (990 AM and 89.3 FM), CJGX (940 AM), CKDM (730 AM), CKLQ (880 AM), STAR FM (94.7 FM), KX96 (96.1 FM) and The Farm (101.1FM) of school closures and/or bus cancellations by 6:45 a.m.
        *  Post the announcement on the Park West School Division website
        *  Notify the principals so appropriate information is available for parents and staff
        *  Notify the bus drivers, who in turn, call all of the parents on their route

Dress for Transported Students
The Board recognizes the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their children are appropriately dressed for weather conditions, but requests that bus drivers report to the Principal, those students who are inadequately dressed for the prevailing weather conditions.  If students are not prepared to wear articles of clothing appropriate to the weather conditions they should be requested to bring appropriate apparel in a tote bag.

Students Who Walk
Parents of students who walk to school are expected to use their judgment respecting the advisability of sending their students to school during extreme weather conditions.  If parents have any reason to believe that there is a problem, and decide to keep their children home, they are to contact the school.

School Hours

  • Home Room
8:40 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.  (Breakfast snack program)

  • Morning
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Recess)
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

  • Noon Hour
11:45 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. (Lunch in home room)
11:55 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (Noon Recess)

  • Afternoon
12:50 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
2:05 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. (Recess)
2:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.

  • Town students are asked to please not arrive at the school in the mornings before 8:30 a.m..  A breakfast program is available to all students from 8:40 - 8:55 a.m.

School Nutrition Policy

In accordance with the Manitoba Government’s new Health Initiatives, Miniota School will be offering healthy food choices for students as per school and division policy.  We encourage parents to do the same.

Administering of Medication in School

The division recognizes that in rare circumstances children may have to be given medication during the school day.  The only medication to be given will be that as prescribed by a medical doctor and under the following conditions:
  • A signed letter from the parents permitting the school to give the medication.
  • The medical container should carry the official label from the druggist stating the child’s name, the name of the drug, the dosage to be administered and if possible the time of day it is to be given.
  • A reasonable supply of the medication should be delivered to the administrator’s office.
  • The medication should be kept in a safe place in the school office and administered by the principal or his/her delegate
  • For non-prescribed medication (eg. Tylenol), parents will be contacted before any medication will be administered.
Accident Procedures

The school requests that parents leave the name and phone number of someone to contact in case of an accident or emergency on the registration form.  It is important that this information be kept up to date in each student’s file.  A child who receives a minor injury such as a scrape, bruise or cut will be attended to by our staff.  Should a child receive a more serious injury, please note the following procedure:
  • Attempts will be made to notify parents or guardians at home or at work.  Failing to establish contact, the emergency contact person will be called.
  • Should no one be available for us to contact, the child will be taken to the nearest hospital for medical aid.
  • If necessary, the school will call an ambulance.  Most accidents that occur in school can be handled by our staff.  However, we want parents to know that we will move very quickly to ensure speedy medical attention should a serious accident occur.
  • Insurance:
  • The PWSD has purchased accident insurance for every student within the division.  This insurance covers any student during school hours and also during any school activity which occurs after school hours.
  • Parents are encouraged to subscribe to the Student Accident Insurance offered through the school division in September of each year if they want their child(ren) covered during non-school hours, sports, etc.

Indoor Footwear Required

All students should have a pair of non-scuff runners for indoor wear at school in addition to the footwear worn to and from home.  The indoor runners are to remain clean and will be worn in class and for Phys. Ed. class.  Parents are asked to NOT purchase blue and black-soled runners (unless they clearly state they are non-scuff) as these mark tiled floors badly.  Students are required to remove outdoor footwear and place it on the boot trays upon entering the building.  This assists in keeping classrooms, hallways and gym floors clean.  Students should not walk in stocking feet or bare feet for health and safety reasons (ex. fire drill).  Indoor footwear should be labeled clearly and kept in the locker or on the boot trays at the entrance.  Your cooperation is appreciated.

Loading / Unloading Bay

Please use the one-way loading / unloading loop in front of the school to drop off and pick up your children except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:40 a.m., or in the afternoon between 3:15 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.  At these times, parents are asked to park south of the loading zone or on the north side of the school, not anywhere on the street in front of the school.  Please make anyone else aware of these loading & unloading areas, if they are picking up or dropping off your children.

Communication With Parents

Reporting on Student Progress:
Teachers evaluate student progress on the basis of work habits, behaviour, attitude and testing and report that using the Provincial report card.  Written reports are sent home in November, March and June.  Conferences with parents are held in November and in March, or any other time if required.
General Communication:
Open House is held at the beginning of the year.  A year calendar is sent home at the beginning of each year to note important scheduled events.  Newsletters and memorandums are sent home.  Telephone calls are made to parents when serious concerns arise.
School Website:
We have a school website to help parents and students keep up to date with things going on in the school.  It also has our school calendar, special events, sports schedules &/or results and links to other relevent websites.  The address for the website is:

Crisis Management

Staff has a Crisis Management team in place if the need arises.

Bus Evacuation Drill

All students are trained for the procedure used in emergency evacuation of a school bus.  Drills are held at the school twice a year - once in the Fall and once in the Spring.

School Absence Policy

Parents are asked to notify the school of a child’s absence before or on the day of the absence.  If the teacher is unaware of an absent child’s whereabouts and the school has not been informed, a phone call will be made to verify the child’s whereabouts.

Student Phone

Students wishing to use the telephone to call home must first get permission from a teacher.  Cell phones are not to be used during school hours without permission from a staff member.  If a student is caught using a cell phone, it will be confiscated for the day.  If caught using the phone after the first incident, the cell phone will be confiscated until such time as the parents/guardians are able to come to the school to retrieve it.  Any further incidences will result in further consequences in consultation with the student and parents.

Lunch Rules

  • Students will sit at tables or desks in the classroom from 11:45 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.  Good manners and appropriate conversation are expected.
  • Students are expected to clean up after themselves.  Each week two students will be designated for daily clean up.
  • Town students are welcome to eat lunch at school; however, they are expected to stay at the school for the duration of the noon hour.
  • If students are indoors because of weather conditions, a suitable indoor activity such as reading, conversing, indoor games, etc. is required.

Recess Policy

Recesses are unstructured times throughout the school day where students are expected to go outside.  These times allow the students to “play” and get refocused for the class periods that follow.  All students are expected to go outside during recesses throughout the year unless other activities – homework, intramurals, sports practices, student council, discipline, etc. – require them to remain inside.  For this reason, it is very important that parents ensure their children are dressed appropriately for the weather.  In situations where the weather is extreme – too cold, raining, wind and/or lightning storms – students will be allowed to stay indoors.  If parents wish their children to remain indoors due to illness or other reasons, a dated note addressed to the teacher would be appreciated.

Playground Area

  • Students will play on the school grounds provided they play in an acceptable manner.
  • Students will not be allowed to loiter in doorways.
  • Students must come to their classes immediately after the bell.
  • Students should practice good citizenship on the playground.  (Example:  no fighting, harassment, swearing, snowballs (division policy)).
  • Students should have a letter from parents before leaving school property.
  • Parking lot including bicycle stand is not part of the playground.
  • The front of the school, although part of school grounds, is not for football or other games.
  • Students who take equipment outside are responsible for returning it to its proper place.        (Gym storage room)

Emergency School Evacuation
The school has an emergency program for emergencies that may arise during the school day.  Each year drills must be held to familiarize and reinforce pupils with proper evacuation procedures.  The purpose of drills is an exercise in discipline, not speed, although reasonable prompt evacuation is implemented.

Students who ride their bicycles to school are to put them in the bicycle racks.  The school assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged bicycles.  Bicycles are off limits throughout the day unless a student is going home at lunch or after school.

Nut Safe School

We make every effort to be a nut safe school therefore we ask that no food containing nut products be sent to the school. (Example:  peanut butter, peanut oil, any food item containing peanuts, etc.)

Noon Hour Milk Program

Chocolate milk is sold during noon hour at the school. Students wishing to purchase milk will require a milk card.  Each card costs $20.00 and is good for 20 purchases.  A hole is punched out of your card each time you buy a milk.  When your card is close to being done, a note will be sent home indicating that a new card is needed.  Parents may purchase a card for each child, or one card per family.  At the end of the year, milk cards are saved, to be used again in the new school year.  For students leaving at the end of Grade 8, or for anyone transferred out during the year, they will be reimbursed for any remaining credits on their card.

Label All Student Belongings

Please make sure runners, winter shoes, gym clothing and outerwear are marked with the student’s name.  Check the lost and found boxes at parent/teacher conferences and other times you are in the school.

Dress Code

We expect our students to be neat, clean and to dress in good taste.  For inclement weather, students are expected to dress appropriately.

Some students will receive a locker for their personal belongings at the beginning of the year.  Locks are provided by the school, however, students wishing to use their own lock may, but are required to give an extra key to a staff member in case they misplace their own.  Students should lock their locker at home time.  The school is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.

School Entrances

  • Students in Kindergarten through Grade 4 enter the school via the south entrance.
  • Students in Grades 5-8 enter the school via the main entrance.


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Saturday, September 12, 2015

Never Give Up on Chasing your Dream

Elaine Harris age 34 and mother of a 2.5 year old daughter decided to take a chance and enter Top Model UK 2014contest. With a background in sales and marketing and no previous modeling experience, she did not even think that she had a chance to win. But, this opportunity changed her life. For example, Elaine made it to the finals eliminating 4000 other contestants. She did not win the contest. But, the media was so compelled by her story with jobs beginning to flood her facebook fan page. Further, Elaine was given numerous magazine covers. Ms. Harris modelled for Swedish brand Thule for an international campaign covering Europe & America and for an Italian bag company Fullspot with the pictures being shown internationally as far as Australia. There was then an Aha moment when she realized that it was now or never in becoming a fashion model. Subsequently, Elaine decided to quit her sales and marketing position to pursue fashion modeling full time.

Other accomplishments include her debuted at London Fashion Week and her success story was shared in many articles and on media sites in New York. Elaine made the
100 impact list' for 2014, for Scottish people who inspire, challenge us and change our world. Ms. Harris was ranked no. 65 in-between Brian Cox and Alan Cummings. Then she modelled for Honda Europe. She has also signed for new luxury boating company, Glider Yachts for 3 years as their face model. Elaine will be with the boat next month when it debuts in Monaco. On my return, she is starting as a blogger for the Herald newspaper about her adventures as a model. Elaine shared her story to inspire others to never give up on their dreams. Her life changed at blink of the eye. She is content pursuing her dream as a fashion model.

I am really excited about what the future holds, I have so many amazing projects in the pipeline and I am enjoying every minute of the whirlwind

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Photography by Lawrence Juliussen

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Farm Aid Resource Network – Resource Spotlight Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:18:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 32827771 FSA County Committee Nomination Period is Now Open (through August 1) Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:18:12 +0000 Continue reading ]]>

Farmers at a meeting learning about available resources. Photo: USDA, Flickr Creative Commons

FSA County Committee members play a critical role in FSA options, often making decisions about FSA farm programs at the county level (i.e. what kinds of programs will be offered in their country). Committees are made up of farmers and ranchers that participate in FSA programs and are elected by other producers in their county.

The nomination period for county committee elections opened June 15th and runs through August 1st. Newly-elected committee members will take office on January 1, 2018, meeting once a month over a three-year term to make decisions about disaster programs, conservation programs, emergency programs, and other important agricultural issues.

Farmers and ranchers may nominate themselves or others, and organizations that work with beginning farmers, women farmers, and minority farmers can also nominate candidates. Candidates must participate in an FSA program and live in the area where the election is being held. You can request nomination forms from the local USDA Service Center or obtain them online at:

All nomination forms for the 2017 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2017.

For more information, visit USDA’s website at:

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WEBINAR: Contracting in Agriculture: What Do Advocates and Farmers Need to Know? Fri, 12 May 2017 14:26:13 +0000 Continue reading ]]> In March we wrote about the new resource from USDA Contracting in Agriculture: Making the Right Decision, Information for Farmers from USDA.

As a follow up to the guide, the Drake University Agricultural Law Center and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition are co-hosting a webinar on contract agreements. The webinar is open to everyone, and advanced registration is recommended, but not required.

Here are the webinar details:

When: Wednesday, May 31, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Who: Anyone that is interested in contract agriculture

What:  Today, a significant portion of livestock, poultry and other crops are being raised under production contracts. But production contracts can be complicated & confusing. How will a contract affect the future of your farm?

This webinar will help farmers, advocates, and law students understand production and marketing contracts for contract growing: the benefits, the risks, and the legal considerations.

Neil Hamilton of Drake Law School will be the presenter.

Photo © Patty O’Brien |

How: Webinar Registration

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2017 Census of Agriculture – Sign Up to Be Counted! Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:41:21 +0000 Continue reading ]]>

The 2017 Census of Agriculture is coming up! Conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the census, to be mailed at the end of this year, is a complete count of all U.S. farms, ranches, and those who operate them.

The Census of Agriculture provides critical information about agriculture in our country, including numbers of farmers, land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures, and other topics. This data is then critical for helping to shape policies, services, and assistance programs that benefit family farmers.

Producers who are new to farming or did not receive a Census of Agriculture in 2012 still have time to sign up to receive the 2017 Census of Agriculture report form by visiting and clicking on the ‘Make Sure You Are Counted’ button through June. NASS defines a farm as any place from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products were produced and sold, or normally would have been sold, during the census year (2017).

For more information about the 2017 Census of Agriculture and to see how census data are used, or call (800) 727-9540.

Photo © Patty O'Brien /

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Contracting in Agriculture–new resource from USDA Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:44:56 +0000 Continue reading ]]> eating 2If you are a farmer considering entering in an agricultural production contract, check out the new guide: Contracting in Agriculture: Making the Right Decision, Information for Farmers from USDA.

The Drake University Agricultural Law Center has assisted the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition in updating this resource.  It is now available on the Farm Service Agency and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition websites.The full brochure can be found at the bottom of the New Publications section on the NSAC website.

This guide is designed to help you understand production contracts – and to help identify the questions you should consider as you decide whether contracting is right for you. At the end of this guide you will find a list of other sources of information about contracting, including the USDA website, which may help you decide whether contracting makes sense for you and your business.

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Survey for Farmers on “Intermediated Markets” Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:36:40 +0000 Continue reading ]]> Image courtesy of AgBiz Assist

Image courtesy of AgBiz Assist

A new study, funded by USDA, and led by Syracuse University, New York University, the Pennsylvania State University, and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) seeks to examine local and regional agricultural production and intermediated markets.

The study will examine the opportunities and risks of four main marketing opportunities for farmers—direct-to-consumer, direct-to-institution, direct-to-retail, and selling to intermediaries (such as distributors or food hubs), who in turn sell the products as local food. We are interested in all farmers’ perceptions of these markets, whether currently selling to these markets or not.

The survey has several intended benefits for farmers, including the identification of technical assistance and information needs to help scale up farms for marketing to intermediaries. A national outreach and technical assistance program, conducted by NCAT’s ATTRA Program (National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service) will be developed based on the results of this research.

The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. It includes questions to gather basic information about your farm, production, and marketing practices, and your technical assistance and training needs.

Here is the link to the survey:

This survey is voluntary, but your input is critical. Your participation in this research is confidential; your responses will not be linked to your contact information in any way.

We appreciate your time! Thank you.

*This project was supported by Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grant #2016-68006-24739 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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Save the Date for the 2017 AgrAbility National Training Workshop! Thu, 19 Jan 2017 15:44:07 +0000 Continue reading ]]> AgrAbility is an organization that works to enhance the quality of life for farmers and ranchers with disabilities. They work on helping farmers find gainful employment in production agriculture, gain access to appropriate assistive technology needed for work and daily living activities, and more.

Join them for the 2017 AgrAbility National Training Workshop from March 20-23 in Knoxville, TN. This event is the premier training event addressing issues of disability in agriculture. It brings together professionals and consumers from all over the country to participate in educational sessions, breakout groups, tours, and networking events.  For more information, visit the event website

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New Publication! Farm Animal Welfare Certification Guide Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:50:40 +0000 Continue reading ]]> If you’re a farmer looking to meet the growing consumer demand for labels that certify higher animal welfare standards, check out the new Farm Animal Welfare Certification Guide from the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and Vermont Law School’s Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS).

The guide is available in hard copy and digital formats, and helps farmers assess and compare different welfare certification programs. In addition to comparisons of different certification programs, the guide presents case studies of other farmers who have integrated welfare certification into their businesses. And, most importantly, the guide shares unique funding opportunities that support farmers in transitioning to welfare certification.

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Save the Date: Good Food Festival, March 16-18, 2017 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:48:41 +0000 Continue reading ]]>

Save the date for the 13th Annual Good Food Festival & Conference! The Good Food Festival & Conference is a celebration of the Midwest’s growing local food economy. The event will connect farmers, food producers, investors, trade buyers, policy makers, activists, families and Good Food lovers over three dynamic days.

Here are the details:

Date: March 16-18, 2017

Time: Thursday and Friday, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00 pm

Location: UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608

Learn more here:

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Save The Date! National Conference on Farm & Ranch Access, Tenure & Transfer Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:37:39 +0000 Continue reading ]]> unnamed

Changing Lands, Changing Hands

A National Conference on Farm and Ranch Access, Tenure and Transfer

June 13-15, 2017 · Denver, Colorado

Who? This conference will bring together service providers, policymakers and advocates working on land access, farm succession, conservation, beginning farmers, tenure arrangements, and farm landowners.

What? This national conference will explore the issues surrounding land access, tenure and transfer. Topics include:

  • Historic and contemporary perspectives on land access and transfer
  • Paths to ownership
  • Role of easements and conservation
  • Succession advisor team building
  • Public policies: state and federal
  • Working with non-farming landowners
  • Special populations: African American, Native American, immigrant, refugee, military veteran, women
  • Farmland investor models
  • Many more!

This event is hosted by Land For Good, in cooperation with the US Department of Agriculture.

Early Bird Registration opens February 1, 2017

Learn more here!

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2016 Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference Mon, 31 Oct 2016 17:26:25 +0000 Continue reading ]]>

Hosted by Farmer Veteran Coalition, the Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference will take place November 30 – December 2 in East Lansing, MI.

The conference will bring together farmer veterans, as well as the organizations that support them- from government agencies to nonprofit groups.  Participants can attend workshops on all aspects of farming, as well as visit other farms in the area.

Here are the details:

  • WHEN: November 30 – December 2
  • WHERE: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at Michigan State University ( 219 South Harrison Rd. East Lansing, MI)
  • COSTS: Full sessions – $400; Thursday session including hosted dinner: $200; Exhibit Booth Space: $1,000

For a full agenda for the conference, visit the conference web page.

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FSU's Amy Dunleavy Chosen To Academic All-District First Team

FSU's Amy Dunleavy Chosen To Academic All-District First Team

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University softball junior standout Amy Dunleavy has been named to the 2013 Capital One Division II Academic All-District IV First Team.

The 2013 Capital One Academic All-District Softball Teams recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.  The teams are nominated and chosen by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

As a first-team all-district honoree, Dunleavy is now eligible to receive Academic All-America accolades, which will be announced later this month. A total of 12 players were tabbed to the all-district team, including two pitchers, a catcher, four infielders, four outfielders and Dunleavy as the lone designated/utility player.

A year ago, Dunleavy was honored as a National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Midwest Region Second Team selection for the 2012 campaign along with an All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Second Team pick.

Overall, Dunleavy was among only three GLIAC student-athletes to earn Academic All-District First Team status this year. The District 4 team includes schools from the GLIAC and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).  The remaining nine representatives were all GLVC student-athletes.

This season, the Bulldog junior currently leads the squad with 37 hits, 36 RBI's and a .325 batting average in 40 contests to date. She's also scored 29 runs, compiled a squad-high eight homers with four doubles and a triple. Additionally, she's posted the squad's second-most pitching wins with an 8-4 overall record to date in 15 appearances along with a pair of complete games in 61.1 innings pitched.  Dunleavy has split time this year at pitcher, third base and DP for the Bulldogs.

Dunleavy and the Bulldogs have compiled a 28-12 overall record to date this season and are the number two overall seed for the 2013 GLIAC Tournament, which begins on Friday (May 3) at Marathon Diamond Fields in Findlay, Ohio.  The Bulldogs face seventh-seeded Tiffin in the opening round of the double-elimination event at 12 p.m. (ET).

Capital One became the entitlement rights holder to CoSIDA's Academic All-America teams program in 2011.

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Hood lining

Postby maduno » Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:44 am

Hello all, I need some pictures of what a standard hood lining looks like including the front sun visor panel as my coupe had a sunroof fitted with a non standard hood lining.I have recreated the sun visor panel as best as I can, but some actual piccies would be an immense help. Thanks. :) :)
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