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Inside
About West Niagara Agricultural Society (WNAS) 3
Timeline 4
Agricultural Stats 5
Community Initiatives 7
The New West Niagara Agricultural Centre 9
Location 11
Economic Development 12
The Campaign 14
The Ask 17
Community Partnerships 18
How to Get Involved 20

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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; 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.

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Timeline
2012:
• 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 announced
March:
• Changes to website and fundraising campaign started
Fall 2015:
FirstWest Niagara Agricultural Fair at the new grounds
Summer 2016:
Completion of Community Hall and landscaping.

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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: 67,078
Lincoln 29,081
Grimsby 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 Region
West 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 Plan
Economic 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 Plan
Managed Growth & Protecting Natural Assets
Objective: Control & monitor growth in accordance with Official Plan and Growth
Management Strategy
Strategy: 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 Features
Community / Banquet Hall
With State-of-the-art Demonstration Kitchen
Market Area
Meeting Rooms
Office and Coat Room
Market Square / Court
Agricultural Hall
Livestock Building
2 – Official-sized Horse Rings
Heritage Farm
Orchards
Ample parking

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Location
Mud St. W. &
Mountain Rd.,
West Lincoln
Regional 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 of each year thereafter, the
weekend after Labour Day.
The West Niagara Agricultural Centre will be
so much more ….

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Economic Development
The 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.
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
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 Partners
By 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 Partners
All Donors and Community Partners will receive:
• Recognition on our donor wall
Corporate 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 Steps
The 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
905-734-8273 or
grow@westniagarafair.ca
Thank you for your consideration in helping us to Raise the Barn. Grow
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Opportunities Offered:
(Your Name) West Niagara Agricultural Centre $750,000
10 year term ($75,000/year)
NAMING RIGHTS FOR INDIVIDUAL AREAS:
Community Hall $200,000
Richardson International Agricultural Hall $100,000
Culinary Kitchen $ 75,000
Horse Show Rings $ 60,000
Public Square $ 50,000
Livestock Building $ 35,000
Culinary Kitchen $ 50,000
Market Stalls $ 40,000
Meeting Room with bar $ 20,000
Meeting Room $ 15,000
Office $ 10,000
Coat Room $ 5,000
Horse Ring 1 $20,000
Horse Ring 2 $20,000
Storage Shed $30,000
Ticket Booth $ 5,000
Contact Debi Katsmar, Funding Coordinator at 905-734-8273 or by email at
grow@westniagarafair.ca for complete details on
naming right opportunities.

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Thank You!
If you have any questions, please contact our:
Community Partner Development Office:
Debi Katsmar
905-734-8273 or
grow@westniagarafair.ca
Thank you for your consideration in helping us to Raise the Barn. Grow
the Community!

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Sponsor a Tree Program
Our landscaping plan includes a large number of trees and
shrubs.
Sponsor a tree for $250 in your name, your family’s name
or in the name of your business. Each sponsored tree will
be given signage at the site of the tree as well as in our
donor recognition area.
Contact us today 905-734-8273.