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AGRO UPDATE – Covid19

We would like to inform our customers of the challenges we are facing regarding Covid19 and the recommendations put in place by Alberta Health and our updated protocols in response to these challenges.

We ask that you do as much business as possible over the phone via text, call, or email. Only business that requires in-office interactions should be conducted in the office. We appreciate that this is difficult, but we are grateful that our customers have responded so well, thank-you for your trust in our staff. If you have built a crop plan with our staff, please utilize that in order to minimize office visits. If you have not, please call to discuss preparing one now if you wish.

With the busy season soon upon us, we are challenged with many more people moving through the office. We strongly encourage everyone to follow all AHS recommendations; social distance and conduct as much business as possible over the phone.

THE FOLLOWING PROTOCOLS WILL BE PUT IN PLACE FOR THE SPRING SEASON:

  • Masks are mandatory within the Agro Office
  • Maximum of two customers in the office at any one time.
    • We ask that customers not congregate in any part of the yard
  • All offices may be accessed externally via windows and paperwork slots.
    • Call the office ahead of your arrival to the yard or once you arrive
    • We will have your paperwork ready for pickup or electronically available for your approval
    • Proceed to the appropriate warehouse or plant
    • Wait at the warehouse for an employee to contact you
    • Your weigh slip can be left in the truck scale shack
    • We will also accept electronic versions of your weight slip
  • All buildings, the Crop Protection warehouse, seed warehouse, and fertilizer plants will be off-limit to all customers. Please always stay in or near your vehicle.
  • Paperwork can be passed to warehouse personnel from your vehicle or electronically via the office.
  • The former coffee room will be off-limits to all customers.
  • There will be a port-a-potty available near the water plant for customer use.

We encourage everyone to do their part and make this a safe and healthy season.

Thank-you and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to the Agro Department.

UPDATE – Covid19

To our valued customers. Neerlandia Co-op is continuing to monitor the issues around Covid-19 so that we can continue to provide products and services while protecting our customers and employees.

  • CHANGES TO HOURS OF OPERATION;
    • Restaurant: Closed Temporarily
    • Service Center: Closed on Saturdays
    • Agro Department: Closed on Saturdays
    • All other department hours have not changed at this time
  • ADMIN & ACCOUNT PAYMENTS;
    • We will have a Cheque DropBox available soon for account payments. Please have your cheque signed and ready for drop off with your account number referenced, a receipt will be mailed out with the next statement.
    • We are encouraging as many online payments as possible, please contact the Admin department if you require assistance.

We are taking many steps to reduce exposure for all involved

  • We remain diligent in ensuring our stores are sanitized regularly throughout the day as part of normal business, with increased frequency in high-touch areas
  • We ask customers to limit the number of family members included in their visits to only those required.
  • We continue to encourage transactions via email, text or phone.
  • Seniors, those in isolation or feeling sick are encouraged to phone in Grocery orders if necessary
  • Please consider options to limit your interactions with the admin office:
    • Use online banking payments options as much as possible
    • Have your cheques made out in advance for a quick drop off. Receipts will be sent with your next statement
    • Protocols are being developed for busy periods (15th of the month)
  • We have posted signage requesting shoppers feeling any symptoms including fever, cough and difficulty breathing refrain from entering the premises
  • We encourage you all to keep informed on prevention and follow all guidelines put in place by Alberta Health Services

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Co-op management team.

NOTICE REGARDING OUR RESTAURANT: Our Restaurant has closed for the time being. We thank all our customers for their support during this time!

Announcement – Covid19

ATTENTION – TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS

Neerlandia Co-op is actively monitoring the issues around Covid-19 so that we can continue to provide products and services while protecting our customers and employees.  At this point, our hours of operation have not changed.

We are taking many steps to reduce exposure for all involved

  • Our stores are cleaned and sanitized regularly throughout the day as part of normal business, with increased frequency in high-touch areas
  • We are asking all customers and employees to respect a no-contact policy in accordance with social distancing recommendations.
  • At this point in time, if feasible we ask that orders be placed via email, text or phone. We recognize that this is not possible for some departments
  • We are ending the requirement to sign for all charge purchases until further notice.
  • When making card payments, please use tap options if possible

 

  • We have posted signage requesting shoppers feeling any symptoms including fever, cough and difficulty breathing refrain from entering the premises
  • We encourage you all to keep informed on prevention and follow all guidelines put in place by Alberta Health Services

We want to remain available and open to all our customers & members.  These steps are in line with actions taken by our fellow retails and believe it is the best way to ensure we are fully staffed and ready to meet your needs in the upcoming busy spring season.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Co-op management team.

For more information regarding covid-19 and what action you can take please visit Alberta Health.

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Neerlandia Co-operative Assoication Ltd. will be held on January 11th, 2020 at the Neerlandia CRC Fellowship Hall.

The Meeting will start at 1:00PM. Admission is free and lunch will be served.

All members are invited to participate.

If you have any questions please feel free to approach any member of the board of directors or management team.

Red-Green Sale

Stop by the Neerlandia Co-op Saturday, December 14th all day for some great deals!

  1. Everyone gets a chance to Spin-to-Win for a discount on all their groceries purchased (up to 25%).
  2. Free coffee, treats and candy bags for kids.
  3. $1.00 Hotdog and drink at the Resturant.

2020 Seed Program

 

This year’s Canola Seed Program is now available. Get in touch with the Agro Department if you need help choosing the right hybrid for your farm.

Deadlines;

  1. Booking Deadline: November 15th, 2020– book your canola seed by November 15th and lock in your booking discount (no prepayment necessary)
  2. Prebuy Deadline: January 31st, 2020 – book your canola seed at any time and prebuy by January 31st to lock in an additional 5% discount (prepayment due no later than Jan.31st)

Check out this year’s Crop Planning Resource for some great information on new Hybrids and planning for a successful 2020 season.

Purchase your seed with a Lead with Seed line of credit from Farm Credit Canada by Jan. 31, 2020, and enjoy no payments and no interest until October 2020.

Growers that commit to growing two or more DEKALB® canola varieties by Nov. 15, 2019, will receive $30 rebate per bag through the Co-op exclusive Double down with Dekalb program — up to a maximum of 32 bags.

 

Exemptions FFC

The new Federal Fuel Charge (Carbon Tax) will be coming into effect on January 1st, 2020 in Alberta.

There is a limited exemption for fuel that is sold to a farmer, in order for farmers to purchase gas or diesel exempt of the fuel charge we must receive a signed L402 form; Fuel Charge Exemption Certificate for Farmers and retain it on file. REGISTRATION DEADLINE – JANUARY 1st 2020.

See this link for more details and to fill in the form (or download the form below).

You can email the completed form to; [email protected] or send the completed form to the Fuel Department.

 

Cattle Producers Information Meeting

The Neerlandia Co-op is excited to invite you to a Cattle Producers Information meeting on August 14 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Neerlandia Co-op.

See the newest in fencing, solar watering and cattle handling. Live demonstrations from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

For more information call 780-674-3020 and ask for Jan.

Thank you to our sponsors and suppliers!