Statistics Canada to release the Census in May OFA encourages all members to take the time to complete the 2021 Census of Agriculture that will be released by Statistics Canada in May.…
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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.
Ontario’s 2021 budget includes $2.8 billion for broadband expansion
On Wednesday, March 24 the Ontario government announced its 2021 budget. OFA was thrilled to see an additional investment of $2.8 billion in funding for broadband expansion, as well as a commitment…
Ontario government freezes property assessment values for 2022 tax year
A key highlight of the Ontario government’s 2021 budget was the announcement that property assessments under the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) will be frozen again in 2022. In last year’s budget,…
Apply today for OFA’s 2021 bursary program
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is offering three bursaries in the amount of $2,000 per recipient. The bursaries are available for students of OFA families who are entering or currently pursuing…
Access the 2021 energy and fertilizer outlook report
Twice per year, Farms.com Risk Management Inc. offers OFA members exclusive access to energy and fertilizer outlook reports. This report provides OFA members with market outlook information they can use in their…
Celebrate and promote farm safety during Ag Safety Week
Safety on the farm is important every day of the year. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is celebrating Canadian Agricultural Safety Week from March 14 – March 20, 2021. CASA has…
2020 Farmland Value and Rental Value survey results
It is estimated that approximately 40% of farmland in Ontario is rented, but many are unaware of the conditions landlords impose in their rental agreements and the impact this could have on…
PEFA engages OPP representatives to discuss farm and food safety legislation
The new Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act (formerly Bill 156) has provided us with an opportunity to engage our local OPP detachments on the issue of trespass and how the…
New deadline and online platform for 2021 Farm Business Registration
Ontario farmers will have more time to complete and submit their 2021 Farm Business Registration (FBR). Agricorp officially extended the FBR deadline to help alleviate stress and pressure caused by COVID-19 and…
OFA pleased to see Bill C-206 pass second reading in House of Commons
OFA is pleased that Bill C-206, which was introduced by MP Philip Lawrence, has passed its second reading on February 24, 2021. This Bill would amend the current wording in the Greenhouse…