The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs (MRA) has coordinated a free, online network to bring together economic development and planning professionals across Ontario interested in agricultural issues. The quarterly meeting topics will be based on relevant municipal policies, procedures and programming impacting the agricultural sector.
- Voice your challenges and receive feedback from fellow practitioners
- Speak with experts in the field and have your questions answered
- Network with other municipal staff that work on similar issues
- Learn best practices and strategies that you can implement in your community
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Next Webinar
Agritourism in Rural Ontario
Interest in visiting local farms is at an all-time high, driven by a growing desire to support local businesses. Agritourism Ontario’s “Fields of Opportunity” report offers insights and a strategic roadmap to strengthen Ontario’s agritourism industry. Join us on Thursday, June 18th from 10:00 – 11:30 am for the next Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Community of Practice webinar with presentations from:
- Agritourism Ontario
- Durham Region
- Applebottom Orchards
Past Webinars
Visit the Google Drive to view content from past webinars.
- From Farm to Fork: Understanding Opportunities to Increase Local Food Purchasing in the Public Sector
- Working Together for the Next Generation
- Working with Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formula and Guidelines
- Welcoming International Agricultural Workers in our Communities
- Buy Canadian: How Municipalities Can Support the Agri-Food Sector
- Agricultural Updates to the Provincial Planning Statement
- Recognizing Agriculture and Food Excellence and Innovation in Your Community
- Filling Gaps in the Agri-Food Supply Chain
- Impactful Agriculture Economic Development Activities and Projects
- The Data Influence: Growing Regional Ag and Food Economies
- …and many more!
Local and Regional Snapshots
OFA has developed statistical snapshots for Ontario’s Census Divisions and Census Agricultural Areas, as of 2025. View and download the resources here.