On May 21st and 22nd, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) was proud to represent Ontario’s agri-food sector at the 2025 Ontario Biodiversity Summit: Our Turning Point in Nature, held in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong. This…
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Ontario Federation of Agriculture support provincial budget measures benefiting farmers and rural communities
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is welcoming several measures announced in the 2025 provincial budget that will support farmers and rural communities, such as the Risk Management Program (RMP) and investments into…
OFA president Drew Spoelstra awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
In early May, Drew Spoelstra, President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal by Donna Skelly, Ontario Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, in recognition…
Deadline extended – share your input in our general member survey
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of our members, evaluate our communication strategies, and measure your overall satisfaction with our organization. This research…
Approvals and permits for agriculture
As you prepare for the season ahead, now is a good time to consider what activities on your farm may require approvals or permits – particularly considering recent changes to municipal planning…
Ontario Building Code – agricultural building project challenges discussed at OFA Lunch N’ Learn webinar
What do you need to know before you raise a new structure for your agriculture business? Aaron Stewardson, CBCO, Manager of Development Services and Chief Building Official for the Municipality of Bluewater,…
Keep OFA’s election priorities in mind when meeting with candidates
Election day is a little less than three weeks away and all candidates’ meetings are in full swing across Ontario. If you’re attending one of those meetings or speaking with candidates at…
Mounting pressure on farmland losses raise flags for agricultural agvocates
This op-ed article appeared in Farmtario and the Western Producer during the week of April 7th. As Canadians prepare to vote in the federal election, it is important that we hold our…
Tariffs and trade: An update from your OFA General Manager
My name is Cathy Lennon and I’m the General Manager of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Last week, we provided an email and video update from members of our Executive about tariffs and trade…
Policy Advisory Council meeting: Provincial trade barriers and newly elected members
Yesterday, OFA met with our Policy Advisory Council for an engaging and productive discussion on a hot topic affecting our members and the entire agri-food value chain – Interprovincial Trade. We welcomed…