
Peggy Brekveld
@PeggyBrekveld
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Proud N. Ontario dairy farmer. I love to sing - to cows and crowds, alone and in the shower-just not all at once! Tweets are mine.
Joined December 2014
Great to see our Leadership Programs Director Gabrielle Ferguson and Leadership Programs Manager Peggy Brekveld catching up with @SenatorRobBlack at @adaptcouncil’s 30th anniversary celebration! A wonderful opportunity to celebrate agricultural excellence and Ag leadership.
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“Waste is just a resource in the wrong place, waiting for the right connection” @jessehirsh How does this fit into our future? @adaptcouncil #Agrifood2050
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“Data becomes wisdom only when it circulates” @jessehirsh Data enables value when it is shared, not so much if we horde it. Rethinking the future at @adaptcouncil AgriFood 2050 event
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“Farmers are naturally futurists and hackers” - @jessehirsh - just ask any farmer in a field when the one tractor breaks down in harvest! 😂 We get it done! At @adaptcouncil AgriFood 2050, looking ahead…
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We’re celebrating the AAC’s 30 years of program delivery with something sweet! 🎉 Sign up to receive AAC news and updates for a chance to win a maple prize pack! Enter by April 30th. (Limited to Ontario residents). Enter here: https://t.co/RIwnqtFOB4
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Calling all DVM students and recent grads! @OntVetCollege @OnVetMedAssoc 🐄🐖 Are you serving clients in Northern or underserviced regions of Ontario through your food animal practice? You might qualify for a $50k incentive payment over 5 years Apply now: https://t.co/6XP161nYvI.
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Conversations with @CFAFCA, @CdnAgHRCouncil and @R_Boissonnault on #canag labour, LMIA data and future labour solutions at #WorkforceSummit2024. Check out our National Workforce Strategic Plan: https://t.co/eUoVmOCe58
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Continuous learning and training is seen as a solution to long term labour retention. There are so many learning opportunities in Ag! Check out formal and informal courses and share the opportunity with your farm team! #WorkforceSummit2024 @CdnAgHRCouncil
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$1.2mil out of work, 500K vacancies…how do we address the#Canada #skillsgap Discussions on demographics, labour markets globally, training and continuous education at #WorkforceSummit2024 @CdnAgHRCouncil
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Attention OFA members in Thunder Bay/Rainy River/Kenora – Dryden! Are you interested in becoming a delegate to our Annual General Meeting? Want to learn about some of our recent work, advocacy wins and current priorities? Then make sure to attend your VIRTUAL regional meeting on
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AGRI HRToolkit - Built for Employers. Optimize your HR practices with the HR Toolkit. Developed by subject matter experts, it’s the go-to resource for addressing the unique needs of the Canadian agriculture industry: https://t.co/ot7aXmBDMI
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AAC is excited to announce the hiring of Chantel Crockett, our new Strategic Partnerships Manager! Armed with a robust network, she is focused on cultivating both new and existing relationships to strengthen AAC's strategic initiatives. #ontag
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Host of leaders raise concerns about railways reluctance to pay for drainage repair & upgrades including @KentFederation Pres Brad Snobelen, @ROMA_Ont Chair Robin Jones & Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Read more about why this matters across Ontario here:
farmtario.com
Municipalities and landowners could see coffers drained as federal railways insist they're exempt from provincial Drainage Act legislation.
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Up next on our celebration of Local Food Week! 🍋🍎 AAC board chair, @PeggyBrekveld asks AAC board member Dennis Fischer what local food week means to him. What does local food week mean to you? @Ontariofarms @FarmFoodCareON #loveONfood #ontag #thanksONfarmers
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Continuing our celebration of Local Food Week!🍈🍓 AAC board chair, @PeggyBrekveld talks "Local Food" with AAC board member Jose Medina. @Ontariofarms @FarmFoodCareON #loveONfood #ontag #thanksONfarmersJose
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Celebrating Local Food Week!🌽🥕 AAC board chair, @PeggyBrekveld talks "Local Food" with AAC board member Sara Wood @slittle16 as part of @adaptcouncil 's annual summer meeting in London this week. @Ontariofarms @FarmFoodCareON #loveONfood #ontag #thanksONfarmers
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Awesome to see #ontag staple foods in this delicious dessert! Very timely tour for #OnLocalFoodWeek 😊 #LoveONfood #ontag
A great end to today’s Summer Meeting tour while celebrating #LocalFoodWeek! Thank you to the The Original Cakerie for the warm welcome and a behind the scenes look into your irresistible desserts. We can't wait to enjoy more of your teats 🍰🧁
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Calling all DVM Students and Recent Grads! 🐾 Are you in Northern or underserved areas of Ontario, making a difference with your passion for food animal practice? You could be eligible for a $50k incentive through the Veterinary Incentive Program. Apply: https://t.co/6XP161nYvI
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An amazing opportunity to be a part of the provincial conversation on where farming is, what farming needs, and how we can make Ontario a better place to farm! If you are in one of these zones, nominate a great local leader or self-nominate! You can make a difference! #ontag
📣 Exciting opportunity! Nominations are officially open for 2024 Zone Directors at OFA. Are you passionate about shaping Ontario's agriculture future? This is your chance! Elections in five zones, June 1-28. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/qHgpt6ubye
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Are you an agri-employer overwhelmed with the current workforce challenges? Our Agri HR Toolkit helps businesses in the sector improve their productivity, efficiency, and operational sustainability. Take the first step and learn more here: https://t.co/P1ZoHgA9K5
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