Earlier this year, OFA teamed up with the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) to bring our members a series of agriculture-specific informational webinars. The webinars were directed toward farm employers and designed…
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OFA and Ontario Sheep host coyote information session
Coyotes can be a significant problem for livestock producers in Ontario. On April 12, 2022, OFA and Ontario Sheep Farmers hosted a Coyote Information Session. Our groups were joined by Brent Patterson,…
OFA reps exhibit at Good Roads 2022
This week, OFA staff and board representatives exhibited at the 2022 Good Roads Conference in Toronto. Over the course of three days, our representatives had impactful and valuable conversations with municipal councillors…
Ontario announces additional steps to protect flocks
On Friday, OMAFRA released additional steps and regulations to reduce the risk and limit the spread of avian influenza among birds in the province. This has been released on the advice of…
OFA welcomes the return of in-person events
Team OFA was busy on the ground this week as we exhibited at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario’s 2022 Conference and the 2022 East Central Farm Show. At EDCO2022 Joanne Fuller,…
Get the skills you need for your farm through CAHRC’s Agri-HR Toolkit
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council (CAHRC) has developed an AgriHR Toolkit that offers assistance every step of the way. The toolkit includes guides, templates, resources and critical questions that you need…
Access the 2022 energy and fertilizer outlook report
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 market prices,…
Farm and commercial vehicle requirements update
Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) On June 12, 2022, the Commercial Vehicle Hours of Service (HOS) Regulation will require ELDs. The farm exemption to the Regulation has not changed and farm commercial plated…
Farm plate sticker fees for COVID-19 validation extension period
Ontario reinstated driver’s licence and plate sticker renewals, and other products that would have expired in March of 2020, but were granted a COVID-19 Validation Extension. Ontario has waived Passenger Vehicle sticker…
OFA Research Day to be held March 31
OFA is pleased to be hosting our second annual Research Day virtual event on March 31. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will educate members on some of the current…