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MEMBER'S NEWSLETTER
In this Issue...
January 2022 Newsletter
Previous Issues
* Update from the Chair
* Excise Warehouse Licences
* GGO Transition Planning Webinars
* 2022 BRM Update from Agricorp
* Period 10 Wine Sales Report
* Classified Ads
* ROOTED IN ONTARIO FOR 75 YEARS!
Read More
* WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INVASIVE SPOTTED LANTERNFLY
Ontarians who spot a tree of heaven or lanternflies can report them to
the Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System.
Read More
* DRINK LOCAL!
Ontario's grape growers remind you to drink local by purchasing wines grown
with 100% Ontario grown grapes!
Read More
* CANADIAN GRAPEVINE CERTIFICATION NETWORK (CGCN)
The CGCN is a collaborative effort between the Grape Growers of Ontario, BC
Wine Grape Council, Association des vignerons du Québec and the Grape Growers
Association of Nova Scotia to advance the Canadian grape and wine industry by
ensuring a sustainable supply of certified propagative grapevine material.
Read More
* UPCOMING WEBINARS FOR PRODUCERS
GGO Transition Planning webinar #2 - Wed Feb 9 @ 1 pm
Erich Weber, OMAFRA
Service Canada Info Sessions for TFWP Employers
Click HERE to view dates and times
Earn WSIB Rebates through the Health and Safety Excellence program- Thursday,
February 10 at 12 noon EST
Read More
* 2019-2021 GRAPE KING
John Fedorkow
Fruithaven Farm
John Fedorkow is a grape grower in St. David's and has been selected as the
2019-2021 Grape King to serve as ambassador for Ontario's grape growers.
Read More
COVID 19 - WHAT GROWERS NEED TO KNOW
During these challenging times, the Grape Growers of Ontario are committed to
providing up-to-date and relevant information to our growers. Your Board of
Directors remains focused on the issues affecting our industry and those that
may arise due to COVID-19. Please use the links below for additional
information, and contact the office at 905-688-0990 or
info@grapegrowersofontario.com for assistance.
1. Pre-Arrival /Arrival/Departure of Temporary Foreign Workers
NEW* - Resource Guide for Employers of Arriving Workers HERE
NEW* Government of Canada lightens border measures as part of transition of the
pandemic response - Canada.ca
NEW* Provincial COVID-19 Guidance: Workplace and Living Settings for TFWs HERE
NEW* Quick Reference Guide on Isolation and Testing for TFWs in
Employer-provided housing - HERE
* Testing upon arrival in Canada HERE
* Click here for PCR testing options available to farm workers in Niagara
Region.
* Proof of Vaccine Requirements - English; Spanish; Thai
* Vaccine Information for Temporary Foreign Workers - HERE
* Switch Health important info - HERE. Click here for details on booking
Switch Health mobile units or video/phone appointments.
* Grocery Delivery Services List - HERE
* Hotels offering Accomodation for Isolation - HERE
2. OMAFRA Toolkit - HERE (‘Working with farm operators to stop the spread of
COVID-19 on farms)
3. Public Health Unit Locator - HERE
4. Steps to take if you have a confirmed positive case of COVID:
1. Ensure your public health unit is advised - find yours HERE (For Niagara
the direct line is 905-688-8248 ext. 7330.)
2. Advise Service Canada by email - HERE
3. Notify WSIB (contact below) within 3 days through a Form 7 found HERE (even
if unclear if it happened at work or not or if the positive happens
duringthe 14-day quarantine). Kendra, Stakeholder Relations Manager, is
available to help you through the process including if you have positives
during the quarantine period. Mobile:
437-231-5934 e-mail: Kendra_Holliday-Bryant@wsib.on.ca
4. Notify Ministry of Labour within 4 days HERE or by phone 1-877-202-0008.
Generally, the notice should include:
o the name, address and type of business of the employer
o the period when the worker was affected
o the name and address of the worker affected
o name and address of the physician or other medical practitioner, if any, who
was or is attending to the person for the illness
o the steps taken to prevent further illness
5. Growers are also encouraged to notify F.A.R.M.S. Toll Free
1-866-271-0862 or 905-568-4500
NOTE: If you have workers who have been advised by public health as close
contact with a positive COVID-19 case and are required to self-isolate longer
than the initial 14-days (or at any time during their employment), they may be
eligible for income support through the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit - HERE.
5. Worker Safety Prevention Services (WSPS):
WSPS can provide support including free review of your plans (funding until
March 31, 2021) to ensure you are meeting regulatory requirements and provide
additional resources found HERE.
6. Posters and Templates:
* 9-1-1 Fact Sheet - English / Spanish
* Developing your Infection and Control Policy - HERE
* Developing your COVID Safety Plan - HERE
* 14-day Isolation Plan Template - HERE
* Essential Worker Letter - HERE
* Screening tool - English / Spanish
* Screening log - English / Spanish
* Cleaning Fact Sheet - English / Spanish
* Committment to Employee Care Sheet - English / Spanish
* Your break is not a break from COVID safety - Spanish / Thai
* Keep it to yourself during COVID - Spanish / Thai
* COVID should not be on the menu at lunch - Spanish / Thai
8. Instructional Videos in Spanish
* Switch Health & ArriveCan - HERE
9. Additional links:
* FARMS
* OFA
* OFVGA
* CHC
* CAHRC – many resources including free access to their HR Toolkit (through our
membership with CHC). Sign up for a 1-year free membership HERE with
the Discount code:HORTtoolkit.
PAUL PENDER
Grape Growers of Ontario are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Paul
Pender, celebrated winemaker at Tawse Winery since 2006, and send our deepest
condolences to his family and friends.
Paul was a firm believer that the start of every great wine begins in the
vineyard, and he was a passionate advocate for 100% grown in Ontario VQA wines.
Under Paul's leadership, Tawse was named Canadian Winery of the year in 2010,
2011, 2012 and 2016. In 2011, Paul was named Winemaker of the Year at the
Ontario Wine Awards.
Paul's obituary can be found HERE. A memorial service will be held Friday,
February 11, 2022 at 2:00 pm (invitation only due to COVID restrictions). The
service will be live streamed via this link to the Tallman Funeral Home website.
In lieu of flowers, the family will be setting up a bursary in Pauls' name at a
later date.
SUPPORT LINE FOR FARMER WELLNESS NOW LIVE
GUELPH, Ont. (January 1, 2022) — A telehealth line to provide mental wellness
support to all Ontario farmers and farm families is now live.
Through the Farmer Wellness Initiative, all farmers across Ontario and members
of their farming family will have access to up to four free counselling sessions
with a mental health professional. The mental health professionals have received
training to understand the unique needs of Ontario farmers.
Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, in English and
French, farmers can call 1-866-267-6255 to speak to a counsellor. Developed and
launched by the Canadian Mental Health Association – Ontario Division in
partnership with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, this service is provided
by LifeWorks.
* Read more
ONTARIO CUTTING WHOLESALE ALCOHOL PRICES TO SUPPORT RESTAURANTS AND BARS
December 15, 2021 - Province of Ontario
The Ontario government is supporting businesses impacted by the pandemic and
continuing to provide choice and convenience for consumers by cutting LCBO
wholesale prices for bars and restaurants, enabling curbside pickup of beer,
wine and cider from licensed grocery stores, and freezing the basic beer tax
rate.
The government is supporting bars, restaurants and other businesses with a
licence to operate a liquor consumption premises by cutting wholesale prices for
the alcohol they purchase from the LCBO, saving these businesses an effective 20
per cent when compared to retail prices. This change will provide approximately
$60 million in annual support to restaurants, bars and other businesses.
“Our government knows that local restaurants and bars across Ontario have done
their part to keep people safe by following public health measures. We’ve
committed to helping these businesses, and that’s exactly what we’re doing
today,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “A permanent wholesale
discount will put about $60 million a year back into these important businesses,
so they can invest in themselves and their workers.”
* Read more
ON-FARM DIVERSIFIED USES - EVENT BARNS CONSULTATION
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance (GHFFA) is a partnership between
the Regional Municipalities and Federation of Agriculture in Niagara, Peel,
Halton, York, Durham and the Cities of Hamilton and Toronto as well as
Conservation Authorities, the Greenbelt Fund, Durham College, Niagara College,
the Holland Marsh Growers and various members of the food industry. The GHFFA’s
goal is to retain, enhance and expand the region as a globally renowned food and
farming cluster (GHFFA, 2021).
The GHFFA 2021- 2026 Vibrant Future Action Plan identifies the objective to
develop short, plain
language position papers to support the agri-food sector in the Golden
Horseshoe. This position paper
explains the emerging development policies, regulations and processes aimed at
establishing
responsible event barns and answers the simple question: is it appropriate to
establish event barns in
Ontario and the Golden Horseshoe in particular?
Click to view the Position Paper and related presentation.
SECURING FRUIT POLICY COVERAGE FOR PRODUCTION INSURANCE
November 30, 2021 - Agricorp
It's application and renewal time for the Production Insurance Fruit Policy. Now
is the time to review coverage options to make sure they meet the current needs
of the farm business for the year ahead. New customers can contact Agricorp to
apply.
Last year, we shortened renewal notices, making it easier for customers to
participate and select coverage. We are continuing to improve the renewal
process to better serve our customers. Read more below.
Making coverage changes?
Going forward, fruit customers have until January 1 to make coverage changes,
giving them more time to understand risks for the year ahead. (For 2022, we will
accept coverage changes up until January 4, due to the statutory holiday.)
2022 premium rates and program coverage options are now available on
agricorp.com. Our adjusters are also available to help walk customers through
their coverage options.
Premium deposit no longer required
Fruit customers are no longer required to pay a premium deposit – one less thing
to do when securing coverage. Customers will receive an invoice for their full
premium amount in the spring. Premiums are due May 1 (May 15 for strawberries).
Timing of 2022 renewals and more information
Fruit Policy renewal packages will be mailed later in December. If customers
haven't already reported their 2021 final yield information, they need to follow
up with their adjuster as soon as possible. Reporting yield is required before
Agricorp can send the renewal package.
Full Fruit Policy information is available on agricorp.com
Agricorp.com has all the information needed to participate, including premium
rates, important dates and other information about how the program works.
Customers can simply select their commodity to find information and learn about
any 2022 program updates for the commodities they grow.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS: EU-CANADA WEBINAR SERIES
The recording of the webinar 'What's in a Label? Protecting our food identity'
is now available!
=> Click here to watch the webinar: https://vimeo.com/647231590/2193feae09
=> Or log on to the platform of the Delegation of the EU to Canada to watch our
entire series of webinars:
https://go.b2b-2go.com/en/eu-canada-webinar-series/activity/ (View the
"Webinars" to see the recordings of our webinars)
UPDATES TO THE ENHANCED AGRI-FOOD WORKPLACE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
As of November 17, 2021, changes to the Enhanced Agri-food Workplace Protection
Program will include:
* An extended application deadline to February 1, 2022, or until funding is
fully allocated.
* Under the Workplace COVID-19 Prevention category:
* An increased amount of cost-share funding for eligible expenses up to a
total of $50,000 from the previous $15,000 maximum. The cost-share will
continue to be 60% of the eligible expenses.
* Expanded eligibilityto include food and beverage processors with three or
more employees, agri-food industry organizations/associations, and poultry
catchers/vaccinators and professional barn cleaners.
* Under the Responsive COVID-19 Outbreak Management category:
* Expanded eligibility to include poultry catchers/vaccinators and
professional barn cleaners.
* Expansion of eligible expensesto include extraordinary costs resulting from
extended COVID-19 quarantine period beyond 14 days, accepted claims can
date back to April 23, 2021.
* Read more
2021 WINERY OF THE YEAR - MALIVOIRE WINE COMPANY
November 15, 2021 by David Lawrason, Wine Align
The Malivoire Wine Company, nestled among prime, maturing, sustainably farmed
vineyards on Niagara’s Beamsville Bench, has been awarded “Winery of the Year”
at the 2021 National Wine Awards of Canada (the 20th Anniversary of these
awards).
It is such a great outcome for a winery long beloved by Ontario wine enthusiasts
as a go-to for bright, elegant and energetic wines that capture Niagara’s
spirit. And among the winemaking community, few are as well-liked and respected
as winemaker Shiraz Mottiar (and no, Shiraz is not a stage name).
The victory is well earned. The incredible haul of 17 medals at the Nationals
spans their repertoire, with Platinum medals for Le Coeur Gamay 2020, Bisous
Rosé Sparkling and a new red blend of cabernet franc and gamay called Analog
Demo Series 2020 clinching the victory.
* Read more
CANADA’S FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL MINISTERS OF AGRICULTURE SET THE
DIRECTION FOR THE NEXT AGRICULTURAL FRAMEWORK
On November 11, 2021, Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT)
Ministers of Agriculture wrapped up their annual conference by issuing the
“Guelph Statement”.
Ministers agreed on the sustainable agriculture approach needed to help shape
the next policy framework, which includes environmental, social and economic
considerations in all priority areas. The following five priority areas for the
next framework: (1) climate change and the environment; (2) science, research
and innovation; (3) market development and trade; (4) building sector capacity
and growth; and (5) resiliency and public trust.
Ministers also agreed to continue to improve the suite of business risk
management (BRM) programs to make them timely, equitable, and easy to
understand, while supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the
sector.
Additional progress was made during the conference on other key areas, including
labour, African swine fever, Animal Health Canada, trade and market access,
regulatory priorities (including interprovincial trade and the Canadian Plant
Health Council), retail fees, and mental health.
For more information, please consult the associated Backgrounder.
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