During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is closely monitoring updates and recommendations from government and public health officials. We understand that these are uncertain and challenging times…
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OFA is actively engaged in the agricultural community across the province. OFA’s community section highlights organizational news, farm success stories, member engagement events, county federation news, surveys and much more.
OFA’s farm safety campaign featured in upcoming Farm to Facebook Live event
Tune in live on Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m. for a virtual tractor safety demonstration. This Farm to Facebook event is part of OFA’s 2020 farm safety campaign, and will be…
Order online and save during OFA Member Days at TSC Stores
OFA members receive a special 15% discount on regular priced items during summer OFA Member Appreciation Days event at TSC Stores. This exclusive sale begins Friday, June 26 and runs until Thursday,…
Mental health matters – video campaign
Farm life can be very rewarding, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Isolation, stress, fatigue and other factors can take their toll on mental health. It’s OK to…
Nominations open for OFA Zone Director
Are you interested in joining OFA’s Board of Directors, but wonder what the role entails? Fulfilling the role of a provincial Director offers the opportunity to influence policy development, advocate for Ontario’s…
Making farm safety a priority
Farm safety is always a top priority for our families and employees across the province, and we give extra care to our youngest ones. OFA’s new campaign is sharing practical hands-on resources,…
Ontario’s equine industry at-risk due to COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario’s equine industry has been facing unprecedented financial hardships. The equine sector in Ontario is very diverse, with significant economic and social contributions. It touches on a…
OFA welcomes expansion of Canada Emergency Business Account eligibility criteria
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) applauds the federal government for listening and acting on the recommendations brought forward by OFA and other organizations to implement much needed changes to the Canada…
Ontario’s agri-food sector – producing food through a pandemic
Earlier this week, OFA launched a radio campaign on Newstalk 1010 (CFRB AM) promoting the hard work and dedication of Ontario’s agri-food sector through COVID-19. The campaign is targeted at the average…
Share your input! OFA’s phase three survey on Farm Business Impacts of COVID-19
There’s no denying Ontario’s agri-food sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. Farmers across all commodities have been greatly impacted. In Phase Three of our survey, we have included questions…