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OFA shares key priorities and advocacy efforts in latest MPP newsletter
From food security and economic growth to infrastructure, local employment and northern development, many issues affecting Ontario farmers are closely tied to broader priorities shared by communities across the province. OFA’s spring…
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The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) will be conducting an education and inspection campaign for the agriculture sector until March 31, 2027. To help you prepare, WSPS is offering a free, interactive, 90-minute webinar, co-hosted by MLITSD, on April 9, 2026. It will provide you with an overview of the campaign, including information on what to expect during an inspection, employer obligations, measures that can be taken, and resources available to assist with compliance.
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Right now, how people make decisions is shifting. Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring how these broader dynamics influence confidence across society, including Canada’s food system.
Latest Posts on X by @OntarioFarms
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Farmers don’t just grow food. They grow communities with their immense economic impact and nourish their neighbours with the high-quality food they nurture from field to fork.
Today's featured farmer is Jenn VanDeVelde from Wholesome Pickin’s in Delhi. Jenn is proud to produce
Behind every meal on your table is a dedicated farmer.
This Local Food Week, we want you to meet Ben Pasuta of Growing Broke Farm in Hamilton, Ontario. Ben is passionate about regenerative farming, environmental stewardship, and providing his community with the very best quality
From food security and economic growth to infrastructure, local employment and northern development, OFA continues to advocate for the issues that matter most to Ontario farm families.
The latest MPP Newsletter outlines agriculture’s major contribution to Ontario’s economy, the
Behind every meal on your table is a dedicated farmer who rose before sunrise to plant, nurture, and grow the food that ultimately fills plates worldwide. Many farms are multi-generational, rooted in familial pride that fuels their passion for agriculture.
This Local Food
Your health is your most important farm asset.
Through the AgriHealth Insurance Program, OFA members have access to flexible health, dental, drug, vision, disability and critical illness coverage designed with farm families and agricultural businesses in mind.
Whether you’re
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Want to help shape the future of Ontario agriculture?
Consider letting your name stand for nomination for a Zone Director position on the OFA Board of Directors. 🗓 Nominations are open and will close at the end of day on June 26th.
Step up. Speak up.
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🚜 Farmers support infrastructure, but these projects must be carefully planned with consideration for farmland, farm businesses and rural communities.
OFA and UPA are calling for a pause on the proposed Alto high-speed rail project until a full economic, environmental, and
🚜 This Local Food Week, we’re celebrating the Ontario farmers who work tirelessly to feed their communities, the province and the world.
Watch farmers share what it means to them to be part of growing high-quality food every single day for #ontag
This week, we’re telling
🍓This week, June 1–7, marks Local Food Week in Ontario, a time to celebrate the incredible diversity of food, fibre, fuel and flowers produced by farmers across the province.
Read the latest OFA Viewpoint on why supporting local food matters and how choosing Ontario-grown
Step onto a real working farm and experience Ontario agriculture firsthand at Breakfast on the Farm – Binbrook 🚜🥞
Join @FarmFoodCareON and the Spoelstra family at Roy-A-Lea Farms for a farm-fresh breakfast, guided farm tours, interactive games and exhibits, up-close encounters
