Since April 2019, the federal carbon pollution pricing system has added a fuel charge to fuel delivered in Ontario. Ontario farmers have been eligible to receive an exemption from the fuel charge…
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OFA resolution passed at CFA’s annual Annual General Meeting
OFA was pleased to bring forward a resolution at the recent Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) annual meeting regarding the need to lobby for the implementation of initiatives outlined in the Barton…
OFA and Farm Life host webinar on multi-generational conversations
The Farm Succession: Multi-Gen Conversations webinar was hosted by OFA in partnership with Farm Life. In this year’s webinar, Farm Life discussed a multi-generational approach to farm succession, the family communication pieces that are…
Canadian Agricultural Youth Council is seeking new members
The Canadian Agricultural Youth Council, hosted by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, has announced that they are recruiting creative and outspoken youth aged 18 – 30 with a passion for food and farming…
Mark your calendars – OFA and Farm Life team up for succession planning webinar
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…
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…