In 2024, OFA will be awarding five post-secondary bursaries: Three – $2,000 bursaries to students in an undergraduate program. One – $2,000 bursary to a person completing an apprenticeship. One – $2,000…
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OFA is actively engaged in the agricultural community across the province. OFA’s community section highlights organizational news, farm success stories, member engagement events, county federation news, surveys and much more.
OFA presents to Standing Committee on Bill 171 – Enhancing Professional Care for Animals Act
On April 22, 2024, OFA’s President Drew Spoelstra spoke in support of Bill 171, Enhancing Professional Care for Animals Act, to the Standing Committee on the Interior. OFA applauded the Ontario government…
Results released from 2023 Farmland Value and Rental Value survey
The 2023 Farmland Value and Rental Value Survey summary of findings, conducted by the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College, has been released. The report presents insights gathered from 1,116 respondents in…
T3 Bare trust reporting – new exemption for farmers
Amidst tax complexities, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has extended relief for farmers in bare trust arrangements by exempting them from filing T3 Income Tax and Information Returns, including Schedule 15, for…
Timing matters: why you should avoid winter manure spreading
As climate change and water quality concerns strengthen, there is increased public, government and media focus on the phosphorus levels in Ontario’s lakes and water courses. There are many urban and rural…
Unveiling the highlights: OFA and emerging leaders attend Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) 2024 AGM
This week, OFA had the pleasure to invite five young agriculture leaders along with our OFA Directors and staff to attend the 2024 Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) Annual General Meeting in…
Strengthening financial support for Ontario farmers: the urgent need to make APP changes permanent
Photo: Screencap via twitter.com/@CFAFCA In a significant move to support Canadian farmers facing financial challenges, the federal government temporarily increased the interest-free limit of the Advanced Payments Program (APP) from $100,000 to…
OFA and Farm Life succession planning road show 2024
The OFA Financial Literacy and Farm Succession Planning Roadshow presented by Farm Life Financial will provide education on financial strategies for farms and farmers, as well as succession planning tools to keep…
OFA congratulates Ontario agricultural leaders and their contributions
Every year, the Agricultural Hall of Fame Association (OAHF) carefully selects industry pioneers from across the province who have made significant contributions to Ontario agriculture, honouring them with induction into the OAHF.…
Take pride on Canada’s Agriculture Day
On this year’s Canada’s Agriculture Day, Tuesday February 13, let’s take pride in the sector that aids in sustaining our nation. It’s a day dedicated to recognizing the hard work and dedication…