The annual Farm Business Registration (FBR) renewal season is officially upon us. Farmers across the province are making important decisions of where to allocate their hard-earned membership dollars. When selecting your general…
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Register for OFA’s upcoming webinar on Bill 23 – what’s next?
Ontario loses 319 acres of farmland a day. At the same time, our Province is in a housing crisis, with the provincial government looking to build 1.5 million homes over the next…
New report released outlining State of the Ontario Tourism Industry
Ontario farmers are seizing agritourism opportunities from breweries and corn mazes to pick-your-own Christmas tree farms and sugar bushes. OFA was proud to partner with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Industry Association of…
OFA presents to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Bill 39
Last week, OFA President Peggy Brekveld presented to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy regarding consideration of Bill 39, Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022. The message that was…
An Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford regarding farmland preservation
Dear Premier Ford, Farmers and farm organizations understand the province’s need for more homes to help keep pace with our increasing population. We support the government’s stated goal of building more houses…
Building relationships at OFA’s Annual Meeting – The Waterloo, Wellington and Dufferin perspective
An annual highlight for federations across the province is attending OFA’s Annual General Meeting. The meeting hosts delegates from all corners of agriculture and sets the stage to debate important issues. Additionally,…
Energy and fertilizer outlook report for 2022-23 now available
Twice per year, Farms.com Risk Management Inc. offers OFA members exclusive access to energy and fertilizer outlook reports for 60 days. This report provides OFA members with insights on 2022-2023 market prices,…
2022 OFA AGM final day recap
This morning delegates actively engaged and discussed resolutions that were brought forward by local federations from across Ontario. There were 27 resolutions brought forward to the annual meeting, with 25 discussed and…
OFA AGM 2022 update
What an incredible 2nd day at the 2022 OFA AGM! We had many productive conversations, questions, workshops, a great locally sourced lunch and are gearing up for our Harvest Celebration this evening.…
OFA presents to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Bill 23
On Wednesday, November 16, OFA President Peggy Brekveld presented to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy regarding the impacts of Bill 23 on farmland. The message that was delivered…