Watch and listen to Peggy Brekveld, OFA President address federal leaders earlier this week in a presentation to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food regarding Canada’s role in global food…
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Ontario government announces financial support for agri-food workplace protection
To help farmers and other agri‐food businesses guard against the spread of COVID‐19 in the workplace and protect employee health and safety, Ontario is continuing to provide financial assistance through the Enhanced…
Career opportunity as Member Services Representative – Lambton/Middlesex
Are you, a strong communicator who uses those skills to build positive and strong working relationships. Are you, passionate about facilitation, coordination, and delivery of programs that help people feel engaged, aware…
Essex County Federation produces harvest season road safety video
The Essex County Federation of Agriculture, ADM Windsor, Corteva Canada and Essex Grain Farmers of Ontario have collaborated to produce a campaign through Bell Media and Fields to Forks about the importance…
Celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week at one of our Source Local events
Throughout 2022, a partnership between the OFA and Farm & Food Care Ontario has resulted in a pilot program called Source Local funding events and activities across Ontario. 17 local federations received…
Support Bill C-280 and Ontario’s fresh produce sector
In June, OFVGA was pleased to see Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, introduced by Member of Parliament Scot Davidson in the House of Commons. This important…
OFA hosts first board tour in two years
This week the OFA Board of Directors congregated in the Niagara Region for the monthly board meeting. Prior to the two-day meeting, OFA staff coordinated a tour through the region. The first…
OFA returns to in person Policy Advisory Council meeting
The Policy Advisory Council (PAC) met this week for the first in person meeting since 2019. Policy Advisory Council (PAC) is an elected body of grassroots members that meet approximately four times…
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%…
Get your #TongsUpOnt for Food Day Canada
The countdown is on for this year’s #FoodDayCanada. On July 30, 2022 show your love for Canadian farmers, ranchers, fisheries, processors, and every link of the agri-food supply chain by filling your…