A strategic framework to serve the English-speaking agricultural community of rural Quebec
Mission
To defend the rights, provide information and advocate for the English-Speaking agricultural community in Quebec.
The Quebec Farmers’ Association (QFA) represents and promotes the interests of the English-speaking agricultural community through assuring the provision of information, programs, and services. In doing so, the QFA provides a forum to develop a sense of belonging, confidence, and pride among its constituency.
Specific objectives in support of this mission include:
- Creating a supportive environment for agricultural and rural development
- Seeking respect and recognition for the English-speaking agricultural community’s contribution to rural development
- Facilitating communication between the QFA’s constituency and the full range of stakeholders from suppliers and government through to the consumer.
Priority Area: Governance and Administration
Goal: Adopt an effective organizational structure
Objectives
- Up-date constitution and by-laws
- Active and involved volunteers
- Formalized policy formulation process and representation
- Expanded membership
- Professional staff
Goal: Build a solid financial base
Objectives
- Expand fee-for-service contracts
- Income from publications and translation services
- Increase net revenue from memberships
- Increase grants and contributions
- Revise and up-date Warren Grapes Fund
- Increase unrestricted income received each year
Priority Area: Re-orient Program and Activities
Goal: Expand links with agricultural and rural community
Objectives
- Represent English-speaking agricultural producers to provincial departments
- Regular communications with members and key stakeholder groups
- Represent Quebec agricultural community outside province
- English-speaking media to consult QFA for views of Quebec agricultural producers
- Represent the agricultural and rural perspective within the QCGN and the QCNA
- Establish partnerships with other stakeholders to offer new educational programs