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Late notice

A DAY ON THE FARM

When:Monday April 22, 7:00 pm

Where:Rm #2, Oliver Community Centre, Oliver, BC

Why:A chance to ask people in-the-know about farm worker topics

Who:Reps from these organizations will be there to answer your questions:

-Employment Standards -Interior Health -WorkSafe BC (Agriculture Safety Officer) -Regional District Okanagan Similkameen Area B-Cawston -BCFGA (BC Fruit Growers Assoc.) -South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services -Rep from the Office of Alex Atamanenko, MP, BC Southern Interior -Osoyoos Town Council -FACTOS (Farm And Community Team Okanagan Similkameen)

This event is a chance for you to pick up a draft copy of the “Seasonal Farm Worker Handbook BC South Okanagan and Similkameen”.  The booklet is being compiled by your FACTOS committee to inform farm employers and workers about work safety, work habits and work regulations.  For more information about FACTOS or this event contact Arlene Arlow at factoscommittee@gmail.com  ph# 250-488-7567.