Great news for rural communities – and a win for OFA advocacy efforts. The Ontario government recently announced it is doubling annual funding for the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program to $10…
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.
Attend upcoming 2025 OFA Regional Meetings
OFA’s 2025 regional meeting season is here! Over the next several months, meetings will be held throughout the province, offering our members a platform to discuss key issues and explore opportunities to…
Expanding veterinary education in Northern Ontario a welcome step forward
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is pleased to see the provincial government take a significant step toward addressing Ontario’s veterinary capacity crisis with a $2 million investment to help build a…
OFA connects MPPs to agriculture with spring newsletter
Earlier this week, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) reached out to all Members of Provincial Parliament on behalf of the 38,000 farm families we represent across the province with the spring…
Leadership opportunity – nominations open for 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 agriculture…
A Seat at the Table: OFA represents agriculture at the 2025 Ontario Biodiversity Summit
On May 21st and 22nd, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) was proud to represent Ontario’s agri-food sector at the 2025 Ontario Biodiversity Summit: Our Turning Point in Nature, held in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong. This…
Ontario Federation of Agriculture support provincial budget measures benefiting farmers and rural communities
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is welcoming several measures announced in the 2025 provincial budget that will support farmers and rural communities, such as the Risk Management Program (RMP) and investments into…
OFA president Drew Spoelstra awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
In early May, Drew Spoelstra, President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal by Donna Skelly, Ontario Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, in recognition…
Deadline extended – share your input in our general member survey
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of our members, evaluate our communication strategies, and measure your overall satisfaction with our organization. This research…
Approvals and permits for agriculture
As you prepare for the season ahead, now is a good time to consider what activities on your farm may require approvals or permits – particularly considering recent changes to municipal planning…