OFA, along with representatives from BDO Canada LLP, will be working together to host an upcoming webinar for Ontario farmers on the federal Underused Housing Tax (UHT). The webinar, which will take…
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OFA Today 2023 highlights advocacy, community and achievements
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is proud to release share the 2023 edition of OFA Today. Our annual publication offers the organization an opportunity to share a snapshot of our communications…
OFA Statement: Update on return of fertilizer tariffs paid by Ontario farmers
In 2022, the Canadian government-imposed tariffs on fertilizer sourced from Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This has placed added financial burden on farmers who are already facing record high…
Déclaration de la FAO: Mise au point concernant le remboursement des tarifs douaniers sur les engrais perçus auprès des agriculteurs de l’Ontario
En 2022, le gouvernement canadien a imposé des tarifs douaniers sur les importations d’engrais russes en réponse à l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie. Cette mesure a imposé un fardeau financier supplémentaire…
OFA Financial Literacy and Succession Planning Road Show
The OFA Financial Literacy & Succession Planning Road Show, presented by Farm Life Financial, will provide education on financial strategies for farms and farmers, as well as succession planning tools to keep…
OMAFRA Webinar: Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act
Trespassing on farms or other agri-food premises where farm animals are located, and interfering with livestock transportation poses risks to biosecurity and the security of our food supply. The Security from Trespass and Protecting…
Renew your FBR online today for 2023
The annual Farm Business Registration (FBR) renewal season is officially upon us. Farmers across the province are making important decisions of where to allocate their hard-earned membership dollars. When selecting your general…
Register for OFA’s upcoming webinar on Bill 23 – what’s next?
Ontario loses 319 acres of farmland a day. At the same time, our Province is in a housing crisis, with the provincial government looking to build 1.5 million homes over the next…
New report released outlining State of the Ontario Tourism Industry
Ontario farmers are seizing agritourism opportunities from breweries and corn mazes to pick-your-own Christmas tree farms and sugar bushes. OFA was proud to partner with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Industry Association of…
OFA presents to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Bill 39
Last week, OFA President Peggy Brekveld presented to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy regarding consideration of Bill 39, Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022. The message that was…