Mark your calendar for OFA Regional Meeting season this fall. Starting in August, members across the province will have the opportunity to connect with fellow members, share local priorities, discuss key issues,…
Community
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.
National Food Security Strategy brings positive focus on food value chain
Last Friday, Prime Minister Carney announced new investments to the agri-food sector through the National Food Security Strategy. Across the value chain, the strategy aims to lower costs for consumers, increase competition…
OFA welcomes Ontario Court of Appeal decision upholding key provisions of the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act
GUELPH, ON [June 9, 2026] – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) welcomes the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold key provisions of the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety…
County federations host medical student tours during Rural Medicine Discovery Week
For more than 18 years now, the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture (BCFA) has had the opportunity to tour first year medical students around Bruce County. In recent years, the medical students…
OFA shares key priorities and advocacy efforts in latest MPP newsletter
From food security and economic growth to infrastructure, local employment and northern development, many issues affecting Ontario farmers are closely tied to broader priorities shared by communities across the province. OFA’s spring…
University of Guelph releases latest Farmland Value and Rental Value survey results
The University of Guelph’s Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics has officially released the results of its 2025 Farmland Value and Rental Value Survey. For the 10th year in a row…
Leadership opportunity – 2026 Zone Director nominations open on June 1
Want to help shape the future of Ontario agriculture? Consider a Zone Director position on the OFA’s provincial Board of Directors. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is calling for nominations for Zone Director positions,…
OFA announces results of Zone 14 by-election
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is pleased to announce the results of the recent by-election in Zone 14 – Glengarry, Prescott, Russell and Stormont counties. The by-election was held to fill…
OFA welcomes $250,000 interest-free limit for Advance Payments Program
Push for permanent $350,000 limit continues The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) welcomes the recent announcement by the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald that the interest-free limit under the…
2026 OFA membership cards arriving soon
Your 2026 OFA membership card will be arriving in your mailbox soon! This card provides access to the full range of benefits and services available to our members. Should you not receive…