Have your say – elect your Zone 1 Provincial Director
OFA members in Zone 1 (Essex and Kent) can help shape the future of the organization by voting to elect a director to represent their interests on the OFA provincial board.
Eligible voters in Zone 1 can expect to receive an OFA election package by mail during the week of August 10. The package will include a letter, ballot, voting instructions and candidate profiles.
Please refer to the letter you received outlining your three options for voting. If you did not receive a letter, please call our head office at 1-800-668-3276.
- Mail your completed ballot
- Phone in your vote
- Visit the online website
Voting will begin on Monday, August 17 and can be done by return mail, telephone or online. Voting will close at the end of business day on Friday, September 11, 2026.
The OFA encourages strong participation from members in this election as it will help shape the future of local agriculture by voting for the Zone 1 Director. Your vote ensures strong local representation and a voice for your farm community.
The elected representative will bring your local concerns to the provincial board table and serve a three-year term starting after the 2026 Annual General Meeting, taking place November 24–25 in Toronto.
Learn more about the candidates in this election – explore their profiles:
- Laura Mastronardi of Kingsville (Essex)
English Profile | French Profile - Scott McGeachy of Chatham (Kent)
English Profile | French Profile
Thank you to the candidates for stepping forward in support of Ontario agriculture and to our members for making the election an engaging process.