The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is deeply concerned regarding the ongoing Canadian rail stoppage situation and the severe impact on our economy, farm businesses, and agri-food exports if prolonged. While we…
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OFA releases statement on rail strike
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is deeply concerned about the impact the CN and CP rail strike will have on the agri-food sector in Ontario and across Canada. Rail is an…
Cultivating Local Survey
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is conducting this survey as part of the new Cultivating Local: Seizing Opportunities to Grow Ontario’s Local Agri-Products Sector project. We developed this project in response to…
Ontario farm leaders attend federal-provincial-territorial meetings alongside government leaders
Ontario farm leaders and OFA representatives travelled to Whitehorse, Yukon this week to participate in meetings with federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture. The annual event provides an opportunity to engage…
Zone Director Nomination Results
The 2024 nomination period for the election of local Zone Directors to the OFA has officially closed. Nominations were open from June 1, 2024 until June 28, 2024. This year, the following…
Attend upcoming 2024 OFA Regional Meetings
OFA’s 2024 regional meeting season is here! Over the next several months, meetings will be held throughout the province, offering our members a platform to discuss key issues and explore opportunities to…
Consultations paused in eastern Ontario on updated wetland mapping
Earlier this week, the Ontario government announced that they have put a pause on consultations regarding updated wetland mapping in eastern Ontario. This announcement came as welcome news to many farm business…
MPP Newsletter – Celebrating local food week and collaborations
Earlier this spring, members of the OFA’s board of directors and young farm leaders met with MPPs at Queen’s Park to discuss food and farming in Ontario. We extend our sincere thanks…
Nominations now open for 2024 Zone Directors
Are you interested in joining OFA’s Board of Directors, but wonder what the role entails? Fulfilling the role of a provincial Director offers the opportunity to influence policy development, advocate for Ontario’s agriculture…
OFA hosts 2024 Queen’s Park Day
Members of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA)’s board of directors and young farm leaders were at Queen’s Park recently to meet with MPPs. Thank you to all ministers and MPPs who…