The 2023 issue has been published and distributed to all MPPs across the province highlighting current opportunities and challenges facing Ontario farm businesses and rural communities. It also features a variety of…
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.
OFA Standing Committee Address on Bill 97
This week, Peggy Brekveld, President of Ontario Federation of Agriculture, addressed the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy regarding OFA’s position on Bill 97 and highlighted risks to the agricultural…
Agricultural scholarship and bursary program opportunities
If you’re a post-secondary student interested in pursuing a career in the agriculture industry, there are several scholarship and bursary programs available to help you achieve your goals. These programs are designed…
A brief update on the Underused Housing Tax
In response to questions put forward by OFA and others, the CRA recently issued additional guidance about which properties are exempt from the filing a UHT return. There is a section of…
Energy and fertilizer outlook report for 2023 now available
Twice per year, Farms.com Risk Management Inc. offers OFA members exclusive access to energy and fertilizer outlook reports for 60 days. This report provides OFA members with insights on 2023 market prices,…
OFA Research Day 2023
OFA is thrilled with the success of our third annual Research Day (virtual event) on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The event educated members and stakeholders on some of the projects, initiatives and…
Complete OFA’s latest survey on building relationships
In 2020, more than 700 OFA members responded to a survey asking what is important to farmers when they’re building business relationships with service providers. As a result, the Ontario Federation of…
Save the date: OFA and BDO Canada hosting webinar on Underused Housing Tax
OFA, along with representatives from BDO Canada LLP, will be working together to host an upcoming webinar for Ontario farmers on the federal Underused Housing Tax (UHT). The webinar, which will take…
OFA Today 2023 highlights advocacy, community and achievements
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is proud to release share the 2023 edition of OFA Today. Our annual publication offers the organization an opportunity to share a snapshot of our communications…
OFA Statement: Update on return of fertilizer tariffs paid by Ontario farmers
In 2022, the Canadian government-imposed tariffs on fertilizer sourced from Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This has placed added financial burden on farmers who are already facing record high…