West Niagara Agricultural Centre Community Partners Program
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Raise the Barn. Grow the Community! West Niagara Agricultural Society (WNAS) is currently building the West Niagara Agricultural Centre with a projected completion date of the fall of 2014. WNAS has the funds to build, construction is in progress. In the days of old, the barn-raising was the way the community came together to help their fellow farmer. WNAS is seeking this type of support… for the community to come together to help their fellow farmers! By helping WNAS Raise the Barn, we will all be helping to Grow the Community! WNAS Goal: $1,500,000 The West Niagara Agricultural Society (W.N.A.S.) is a member based non-profit charitable organization. Incorporated in 1857 under the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act, changing the name in 2012. As outlined in the Act, the objects of an agricultural society are to encourage an awareness of agriculture and to promote improvements in the quality of life of persons living in an agricultural community by, a. researching the needs of the agricultural community and developing programs to meet those needs; b. holding agricultural exhibitions featuring competitions for which prizes may be awarded; c. promoting the conservation of natural resources; d. encouraging the beautification of the agricultural community; e. supporting and providing facilities to encourage activities intended to enrich rural life; and f. conducting or promoting horse races when authorized to do so by a by-law of the society. R.S.O. 1990, c. A.9, s. 28. Charitable tax receipts are available in most cases. www.westniagarafair.ca [email protected]
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GROW THE COMMUNITY!
Raise the Barn.
www.westniagarafair.ca
COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAM
GROW THE COMMUNITY!
Raise the Barn.
www.westniagarafair.ca
COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAM
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About West Niagara Agricultural Society (WNAS) 3Timeline 4Agricultural Stats 5Community Initiatives 7The New West Niagara Agricultural Centre 9Location 11Economic Development 12The Campaign 14The Ask 17Community Partnerships 18How to Get Involved 20
GROW THE COMMUNITY!
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About West Niagara Agricultural Society
The West Niagara Agricultural Society (W.N.A.S.) is a member based non-profit charitable organization. Incorporated in 1857 under the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act, changing the name in 2012. As outlined in the Act, the objects of an agricultural society are to encourage an awareness of agriculture and to promote improvements in the quality of life of persons living in an agricultural community by,
a. researching the needs of the agricultural community and developing programs to meet those needs;b. holding agricultural exhibitions featuring competitions for which prizes may be awarded;c. promoting the conservation of natural resources;d. encouraging the beautification of the agricultural community;e. supporting and providing facilities to encourage activities intended to enrich rural life; andf. conducting or promoting horse races when authorized to do so by a by-law of the society. R.S.O. 1990, c. A.9, s. 28.
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Timeline2012: • Smithville Agricultural Society and Lincoln Agricultural Society combine to form the West Niagara Agricultural Society• Property at Mud & Mountain Roads purchased to become home of the new West Niagara Agricultural Centre
2013: • Architects, engineers and planners hired to develop plan, drawings and facility specifications for the new Ag Centre• First West Niagara Fair held at temporary grounds• Contract awarded to begin construction of new Ag Centre
2014:January: • Ground-breaking at Mud & Mountain roads for new Ag Centre• Marketing firm hired to begin work on fundraising campaign• 2014 Board elected February:• Fundraising campaign announcedMarch:• Changes to website and fundraising campaign startedFall 2015: Planned completion of West Niagara Agricultural Centre
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Agriculture Stats Niagara Region has • 2,236 active farms• 231,728 farm acreage• $671,680,773 gross farm receipts• $2,899 / acre gross farm receipts
Farm Acreage:West Lincoln: 67,078Lincoln 29,081Grimsby 8,384
* Statistical overview of Agriculture in Niagara (2006 census, updated 2010)
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Agriculture Stats – A Closer Look Gross Farm Receipts*Area 2001 2006 % of Niagara RegionWest Lincoln $68,058,325 $112,271,660 16.7%Lincoln $160,372,708 $195,105,545 29 %Grimsby $26,752,513 $29,999,761 4.5%
* Statistical overview of Agriculture in Niagara (2006 census, updated 2010)
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Community Initiatives Township of West Lincoln Community Strategic PlanEconomic Prosperity & Tourism Objective: Make economic development & tourism a key priority.Strategy: Foster entrepreneurship by creating a business-friendly community that supports job creation, innovation and local tourism opportunities
Objective: Commit to expansion, education and research in the livestock and agricultural business sectors.Strategy: Explore ways to ensure that agriculture (livestock, cash crops, etc) is at the centre of economic focus for the Township.
Objective: Improve supports for rural infrastructure.Strategy: Respond to the importance of a key economic driver with the Township: the agricultural sector by supporting farmers in their infrastructure needs.
* Township of West Lincoln 2012 Strategic Plan
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Community Initiatives Township of West Lincoln Community Strategic PlanManaged Growth & Protecting Natural AssetsObjective: Control & monitor growth in accordance with Official Plan and Growth Management StrategyStrategy: Working with the Region of Niagara, other government bodies, and developers to create a long-term growth strategy which supports the essence of the small rural community of West Lincoln.
Objective : Facilitate effective community consultations and communications to improve the co-existence of green energy technologies and farming industries. Strategy: The township will work towards helping the community better understand the specifics of farm-related green energy initiatives and the co-existence of technological advancements and community benefits.
Objective: Improve supports for rural infrastructure.Strategy: Respond to the importance of a key economic driver with the Township: the agricultural sector by supporting farmers in their infrastructure needs.
* Township of West Lincoln 2012 Strategic Plan
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West Niagara Agricultural Centre
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Building & Property FeaturesCommunity / Banquet Hall
With State-of-the-art Demonstration KitchenMarket Area
Meeting RoomsOffice and Coat RoomMarket Square / Court
Agricultural HallLivestock Building
2 – Official-sized Horse RingsHeritage Farm
OrchardsAmple parking
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Location
Mud St. W. & Mountain Rd.,West LincolnRegional Map from NiagaraRegion.ca
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Economic Development
The West Niagara Agricultural Centre is ultimately being constructed to serve as the focal point of all things agricultural and will be home to the West Niagara Agricultural Fair September 10-13, 2015 and each year thereafter, the weekend after Labour Day.
The West Niagara Agricultural Centre will be so much more ….
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Economic DevelopmentThe new West Niagara Agricultural Centre will be available for community rental for such events as:
• Meetings • Community Events• Tradeshows • Equestrian Events• Dog shows • Cooking Classes & Demonstrations• 4-H meetings and shows • Farmers’ Market• Car Shows • Fundraisers• Entertainment • Weddings
Drawing from the entire region, the new facility will add to the economic development of West Lincoln, to agricultural awareness and longevity, help build on tourism and offer a stronger community because of the activity and promotion within this community.
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The Campaign
THE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
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The Ask:
In the days of old, the barn-raising was the way the community came together to help their fellow farmer.
We are asking the same… for the community to come together to help their fellow farmers!
By helping us Raise the Barn, we all will be helping to Grow the Community!
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The Ask:Help us Raise the Barn and Grow the Community by filling our silo.
The West Niagara Agricultural Society has the funds required to build. We require the community’s help in making this Agricultural Centre sustainable and functional. Your contributions will help us purchase the required equipment, furniture, accessories, landscaping, fixtures and provide maintenance to the property.
We are a non-profit, charitable organization, which means tax receipts for your donations are available * * Some restrictions apply
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The Ask:Help us Raise the Barn and Grow the Community by filling our silo.
We can accept:• Personal and corporate cash donations• Donations in kind*• Product and services *
• Some restrictions apply to the issuing of tax receipts
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Community PartnersBy participating in our Community Partnership Program we can offer:• Naming Rights to the Grounds and overall Facility• Title Sponsorship of individual buildings, areas, rooms, equipment and features• Media sponsorships• Venue sponsorships• Packages tailored to your company or organization
West Niagara Agricultural Society will also seek all applicable grants in our efforts to Raise the Barn and Grow The Community.
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Community PartnersAll Donors and Community Partners will receive:• Recognition on our donor wallCorporate donors and sponsorships will receive: • Logo on our website with link• Logo on all marketing material produced by the West Niagara Agricultural Society to promote the building project and events related to the West Niagara Agricultural Society• where applicable, plaques or signage on title sponsored items, features, rooms or equipment.
We will custom design a package to meet your marketing and PR requirements.
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Next StepsThe West Niagara Agricultural Society welcomes your contributions and support.
Cash Contributions can be made by clicking the button below:
or by contacting our Community Partner Development Office:Debi Katsmar 905-354-8273 [email protected]
Thank you for your consideration in helping us to Raise the Barn. Grow the Community!
