The Policy Advisory Council (PAC) met this week for the first in person meeting since 2019. Policy Advisory Council (PAC) is an elected body of grassroots members that meet approximately four times…
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.
Vote for the next Zone 10 Director to represent your local interests
This year, OFA members in Zone 10 will have the opportunity to elect a new Director to represent the local interests of Durham, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes/ Haliburton on OFA’s Board of Directors.…
Deadline extended for members to give feedback on fertilizer emission reduction
OFA developed and launched survey to gather input on the new fertilizer emission reduction. The Canadian government has set a national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer use by 30%…
OFA set to host 2022 regional meetings
OFA’s 2022 regional meeting season is fast approaching for members across the province. Beginning in August and ending in November, annual regional meetings will be held across Ontario over the next four…
Get your #TongsUpOnt for Food Day Canada
The countdown is on for this year’s #FoodDayCanada. On July 30, 2022 show your love for Canadian farmers, ranchers, fisheries, processors, and every link of the agri-food supply chain by filling your…
WSPS and OFA continue building partnership to promote agricultural safety
OFA is happy to announce the continued partnership with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) through the renewal of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). This partnership is driven in the interest of…
OFA and industry stakeholders host roundtable on tariffs and food security with federal policymakers
Agricultural community stakeholders recently welcomed the opportunity to attend a roundtable meeting with Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, who was representing the Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food,…
Mark your calendars for upcoming In the Know sessions
What is In The Know? In the Know is a 4 hour mental health literacy workshop developed at the Ontario Veterinary College (University of Guelph) and designed specifically for the agriculture community. Spearheaded…
Middlesex Federation uses Revive Fund for educational signage initiative
The Middlesex Federation of Agriculture (MFA) accessed funding from OFA’s Revive Fund and partnered with the County of Middlesex Economic Development to create educational signs about corn, wheat and soybeans that are…
A farm plate reminder
Use of Farm Plates Farm plated trucks and towed trailers may be used to transport farm products, commodities, supplies, equipment, building and maintenance items owned by the farmer, including gravel, rocks, sand…