OFA and Farm Life are teaming up to host a new farm succession planning webinar on Tuesday, March 1. The session will be held from noon – 1:30 p.m. to allow adequate…
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OFA and The Co-operators partner to host webinar on renewing farm property insurance
OFA and the The Co-operators are partnering together to deliver a webinar to OFA members on what they need to know when renewing their farm property insurance. The webinar will be hosted…
OFA releases 2022 edition of OFA Today
OFA is proud to present our 2022 edition of OFA Today magazine. The annual publication, which hits member mailboxes this week, showcases a compilation of stories that focus on the accomplishments of our sector, advocacy…
Enforcement of Animal Transport Regulations Comes Into Effect
All those involved in transporting animals, directly or indirectly, have the responsibility to assess animals for fitness, then select, prepare, and load only animals which are fit for the intended journey. On…
Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative deadline extended
Ontario is experiencing a capacity shortfall for managing deadstock. In December, Ontario and Canada announced cost-share funding to address immediate and short-term deadstock capacity needs in Ontario under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.…
Home Grown petition reaches milestone
We are excited to announce that we have hit a huge milestone in our Home Grown petition by surpassing 20,000 signatures. To date, 20,257 people have signed our petition in support of…
Renew your FBR online in 2022
As we embark on another busy year ahead, one task farmers can quickly check off their to-do list is renewing their Farm Business Registration (FBR). For the last year, OFA has worked…
Farmer Wellness Initiative
A telehealth line to provide mental wellness support to all Ontario farmers and farm families is now live. Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, in…
OFA launches new online store
OFA is excited to announce the official launch of our new online store. Members can now shop OFA swag items such as car decals, tumblers, hats and face masks – as well…
Provincial government announces electricity relief for homes, small businesses and farms
On Friday, the Ontario government announced an electricity-rate relief to support small businesses, workers and families. Starting January 18 at 12:01 a.m. for 21 days, electricity prices will be set 24 hours…