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…
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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 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…
We want your input – take OFA’s Agricultural Personal Protective Equipment Survey
As our members continue to manage farm businesses through the pandemic, OFA is seeking input on your experiences with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The purpose of the survey is to assess the farm…
Happy #FoodFreedomDay from OFA
This year, February 9, 2021, was selected by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture to represent the day that the average Canadian citizen will have earned enough income to pay for their grocery…
OFA pleased to see Bill C-208 pass second reading in House of Commons
OFA is pleased that Bill C-208, which was introduced by Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris has passed second reading. This Bill would amend the current wording in the Income Tax…
OFA encourages you to take part in our ‘Burger Challenge’ to celebrate Canada’s Ag Day
Canada’s Agriculture Day is fast approaching and we have cooked up a delicious challenge to celebrate the growers and producers that move food from field to fork. In partnership with our commodity…
OFA proudly receives EDCO Award of Excellence for Feeding Your Future initiative
To keep Ontario’s food supply chain strong during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, employers in the agri-food sector need support to recruit, train and connect workers to in-demand jobs. To address these…
OFA is proud to release 2021 edition of OFA Today
OFA is excited to present our 2021 edition of OFA Today magazine. The annual publication, which hit OFA member mailboxes this week, offers the perfect opportunity to reflect on the many challenges…
OFA brings key messages and priorities to ROMA 2021
OFA directors and representatives are pleased to be participating in the 2021 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference on January 25-26. We look forward to engaging in productive conversations with representatives…
Choose OFA on your Farm Business Registration in 2021
This year, we’ve made it easier to renew registration for your farm business. We know everyone is busy, and to help save you time, we’ve worked with Agricorp to redesign the online…