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A year in review: tax changes farmers need to know about
As we near the end of 2024, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) wants to ensure our members are up to date on key tax changes that have impacted farm businesses this…
OFA’s Northern Caucus meets ahead of annual meeting
The Northern Caucus meeting, held at the Toronto Delta Airport Hotel before the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) Annual General Meeting, brought together Northern Caucus members to discuss pressing issues affecting Northern…
A wide range of energy options for Ontario farm businesses
As part of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA)’s Farm Business Confidence survey earlier this year, OFA members identified energy has a top priority issue affecting their farm businesses. During the second…
‘That’s interesting, tell me more’: Jeremy Miller brings branding expertise to OFA’s Annual General Meeting
It’s not about the business you’ve built, but the business you’re building – what’s next? This question hung in the air for much of Jeremy Miller’s keynote presentation at the 2024 Ontario…
Experts talk about how to give a great municipal delegation presentation
How can you make sure your voice is heard with your local government? How can you spur action within the municipality? Those were the overlying questions during the panel session, “Turning Advocacy…
Southwest Summit gathers farmers at AGM to discuss local farm concerns
On Monday evening, delegates from southwestern Ontario federations gathered at the 2024 Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) Annual General Meeting to discuss key issues facing their local areas. The meeting provided a…
Upcoming building code changes
The new National Construction Codes and new Ontario Building Code will come into effect on January 1, 2025. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness is predicting that the new OBC will…
T3 Bare trust reporting – new exemption for farmers
Amidst tax complexities, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has extended relief for farmers in bare trust arrangements by exempting them from filing T3 Income Tax and Information Returns, including Schedule 15, for…
2024 OFA Annual General Meeting
Ontario agriculture – always in season November 26 & 27, 2024 Delta Toronto Airport Hotel & Convention Centre, 655 Dixon Road Register now Here are some highlights of what you can expect…