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What farmers need to know: current status of proposed federal tax measures
Last update: 15 January 2025 Background On January 6, 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will be stepping down as prime minister once his party chooses a successor. Parliament is…
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Six by Sixteen
Getting young people in the kitchen.
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2024 Annual General Meeting
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Home Grown
Protecting Ontario's farmland
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Guelph Organic Conference 2025
The Guelph Organic Conference is Canada’s longest running organic marketing event, where consumers and farmers meet.
Cultivating Local Workshops 2025 - Exploring Agritourism Opportunities
With a growing demand and interest in seizing local selling opportunities, OFA’s Cultivating Local: Seizing Opportunities to Grow Ontario’s Local Agri-Products Sector project is hosting nine (9) online workshops from November 2024 to February 2025 to provide key expertise and resources for producers and prospective producers to learn more about the opportunities to sell in-demand products direct to consumer in Ontario.
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🌾 🥕 Farmland is the foundation of our food system, but it’s under threat. At OFA, we believe in balanced planning to protect our food supply while meeting the needs of housing, jobs & energy. To learn more read this week’s viewpoint ➡️ https://bit.ly/4j3czHw
Let’s grow…
Yes, there's snow but please be patient and avoid trespassing on OFSC Prescribed Snowmobile Trails – respect our landowners and clubs by only riding trails that show as green or yellow availability on the ITG: https://ofsc.evtrails.com/#
Are you curious about growing or starting your agritourism business? Join OFA’s free online Cultivating Local workshop on Jan. 30 to learn from experts and connect with experienced farmers. Register today: https://bit.ly/4gD5tbF
Farms of all types can play a crucial role in supporting conservation and biodiversity. Join Angela Straathof of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association and Brenda Hsueh of Farmers for Climate Solutions for a practical exploration of best management practices (BMPs)…
🌾 President of the OFA, @drew_spoelstra, was featured in a CBC London article today ➡️
In the interview, Drew highlighted the challenges and opportunities for Ontario's farmers amid Trudeau's resignation & the ongoing tariff threats from the Trump…
Canadian business leaders, farmers say next PM needs to act quickly amid Trump tariff threats | CBC...
Representatives for Ontario farmers and businesses say Canada's next leader needs to take quick action and prioritize ...
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Grey Bruce Farmers' Week kicks off today! You’ll see #teamOFA’s smiling faces at the registration throughout the week. Stop by the booth to chat #ontag, pick up your rain gauge and get organized for the New Year with your OFA pocketbook calendar.
The Ontario greenhouse industry is flourishing, and with this growth comes higher lost time injury (LTI) rates . Lack of awareness and training on proper health and safety protocols are leading to an increase in injury, illness and even fatality rates in this industry.
The…
On Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will be stepping down as prime minister once his party chooses a successor.
How will this decision impact issues of importance to farmers that OFA and CFA have been working on?
Read OFA's update on the matter here:…
Register today for @CdnAgHRCouncil’s Women in Agriculture Essential Leadership Skills Development Program and save 10% on tuition with code OFA10%! This 10-week online program begins January 9 and offers a blended learning experience. Visit https://cahrc-ccrha.ca/micro-credentials to learn more.
Learn about unique barriers and opportunities when selling agriculture products direct to consumer in rural and remote Ontario. Join a free online workshop on Feb. 13 to learn from farmers and experts to jumpstart your local farm business. https://bit.ly/3Xzji1S
