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OFA encourages community engagement at 2022 region…
OFA Viewpoint | 8 August 2022

Best Management Practices Online Resources
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Deadline extended for members to give feedback on …
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Exploring impacts of vet shortage in rural and rem…
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OFA set to host 2022 regional meetings
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Templates and resources to cultivate connections w…
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Best practices to cultivate connections with munic…
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Agriculture Matters – a Guide for Municipal …
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Sweet and juicy summer peach season
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OFA’s Source Local initiative celebrates shared va…
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Deadline extended for members to give feedback on fertilizer emission reduction
OFA developed and launched survey to gather input on the new fertilizer emission reduction. The Canadian government has set a national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer use by 30%…
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Upcoming Events
August 17, 2022
OFA Regional Meeting – Elgin
The OFA Regional Meeting for members in the county of Elgin will be hosted on August 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
August 18, 2022
OFA Regional Meeting – Lambton
The OFA Regional Meeting for members in Lambton County will be hosted on August 18, 2022, at 6:00 pm at Shale Ridge Estate Winery
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The @CdnAgriFood has produced a new report comparing the 2021 Census of Agriculture with 2016 and 2011 data. This report looks specifically at land use and the adoption of sustainable farming practices. Those interested can read the full report here: https://ofa.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-07-25-Ag-Census_QuickThink_CAPI-Report.pdf
There's still time to apply for OFA's #Bursary22 program! If your child pursuing post-secondary education, trade or leadership program this fall, head over to our website to fill out an application. Deadline to apply is August 31

OFA Bursary Program
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is offering three bursaries in the amount of $2,000 per recipient. The ...
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We’re📍 at @2022CanadaGames serving up recipes & #foodliteracy resources. #Ontag feeds the province, country, world & fuels Canadian athletes💪. Stop by our booth to learn what’s in season, how to #sourcelocal & pick up an oven mitt for the aspiring chef in your family #Niagara
August is a perfect time to take a trip to a farmer’s market to get all the delicious summer goodies! Farmer’s Market Ontario has a comprehensive list of farmer’s markets located all across Ontario. Use their Find a Market function to find one near you!
https://www.farmersmarketsontario.com/find-a-farmers-market/
#DeadlineAlert 🚨 OFA's Fertilizer Emission Reduction survey closes tomorrow. OFA is looking for feedback in order to bring our members input to the consultation table. More info on the fertilizer emission reduction can be found below. Give your feedback👇

Deadline extended for members to give feedback on fertilizer emission reduction
OFA developed and launched survey to gather input on the new fertilizer emission reduction. The Canadian government ...
ofa.on.ca
Calling all members in Lambton County - find details about your regional meeting and how to register below 👇

OFA’s 2022 Regional Meeting for members in Lambton County is fast approaching.
RSVP at https://lambtonfederation.ca/August18
Join us at @altonfarms w @OntarioFarms & @PeggyBrekveld
Check out this exciting contest from Honda Canada! Bonus – get an extra entry for opting in to receive communications from Honda Canada. Enter here for a chance to win a Power Equipment Prize Bundle: https://pe.hondapromotions.com/?event=OFA
Viewpoint: OFA encourages community engagement at 2022 regional meetings https://ofa.on.ca/newsroom/ofa-encourages-community-engagement-at-2022-regional-meetings/
It's hard to put the Farmer Wellness Initiative into a tweet. The history, leadership, research behind it and the immense value to #ontag. Shoutout to @BetterFarmingON for sharing this important program in the Aug edition & giving it a 4 page spread. 🙌 (Starts on page 20.)
#TeamOFA is on site at @2022CanadaGames promoting Ontario farmers and local food that fuels Canadian athletes. Stop by and visit us to learn more! #Niagara2022