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OFA announces update on zone director elections
Zone 1 Election (Essex and Kent)
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GM Canada
OFA partners with General Motors Canada to offer exclusive fleet vehicle discounts to OFA members. OFA members in the market for a new vehicle can take advantage of discounts on the purchase of select new 2025 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac fleet vehicles.
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OFA announces update on zone director elections
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s annual nomination period for regional director positions has closed, and we’re pleased to share an update. This year, nominations were accepted for the following zones: Zone 1…
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Visit OFA's online store to shop swag and farm signs
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Buy Local
Discover Ontario agricultural products and support local businesses
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Six by Sixteen
Getting young people in the kitchen.
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Home Grown
Protecting Ontario's farmland
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Upcoming Events
Manitoulin / North-Shore Federation of Agriculture - Farm Safety Day & BBQ - 2026
The Manitoulin/North-Shore Federation of Agriculture is hosting a Farm Safety Day & BBQ on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 - 2:00 at the Massey Fall Fair Grounds, 599 Imperial St. N., Massey.
OFA Regional Meeting 2026 – Perth
The OFA Regional Meeting for members in the Perth region will be hosted on August 5, 2026, at 7 P.M. at the Mitchell Golf Club, 81 Frances Street, Mitchell.
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Planning your next getaway? 🌴
OFA members can save up to 50% on hotels, car rentals and attractions with the OFA Travel Discount Program.
Book by Sept. 30, 2026, and you'll be entered for a chance to WIN your trip back!
Learn more: http://ofa.on.ca/benefit/travel
🔥When it comes to wildfires, your animals need a plan too.
If you have livestock or farm animals:
✅ Plan evacuation routes & a safe destination.
✅ Keep trailers & equipment ready.
✅ Clear dry vegetation & combustible materials around barns.
✅ Have feed, water, medications &
GUELPH, ON [July 16, 2026] – Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) members in southwestern and eastern Ontario will be voting in an election to choose their representatives on OFA’s provincial board of directors.
Elections will be held in Zone 1, representing Kent and Essex
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🔥 Wildfire smoke can affect your health, even if the fire is far away. Protect yourself & workers by checking the air quality, adjusting your work and watching for signs of smoke exposure.
Learn more:
🔗 Air Quality Ontario ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hhorap
🔗 6 ways to protect
This week, OFA Director, Maaike Campbell @BirnamPork, was featured on Strathroy Today! 🌾 She shared what it's like to run a family farm, talked about the organizations she's involved with, and helped educate the public about modern farming and the care Ontario farmers provide to
When wildfire threatens your farm, every minute counts. The safest choice is to prepare before conditions become dangerous.
✔️ Protect people first.
✔️ Move livestock early.
✔️ Have multiple evacuation routes planned.
✔️ Keep trailers and equipment ready.
✔️ ID your livestock &
☀️ Home Grown tastes even better in the summer.
Picture this: a sunny afternoon, your favourite patio, cottage or campsite, and a charcuterie board filled with Ontario cheeses, cured meats and fresh seasonal produce—all paired with a refreshing Ontario craft beverage.
Simple
🌡️ Working in the heat? Make heat safety part of your daily routine.
Long hours, physical work and high temperatures can quickly lead to heat-related illness. Knowing the warning signs and taking simple precautions — like staying hydrated, taking breaks in the shade and checking
📊 Strong advocacy starts with strong data. The 2026 Census of Agriculture helps shape the future of farming by providing insights that guide policy, research, infrastructure, and programs supporting Canadian farmers and rural communities.
🌾 By participating, farmers help
🌱 The future of agriculture starts with the next generation.
OFA’s 2026 Scholarship Program is now open, offering 8 scholarships valued at $2,000 each to support students pursuing careers in agriculture, leadership, veterinary medicine, skilled trades, sustainable energy and
