The Ontario Federation of Agriculture welcomes this week’s news of a $6 million investment by the provincial government into projects that will support the health of the Great Lakes. The funding is…
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.
FED Talks – OFA Welcome video & Leadership on the Ground
The OFA Welcome video together with the Leadership on the Ground fact sheet depicts the role, responsibilities, and expectations for local federation board members. This serves as an initial summary and orientation for…
Apply today for OFA’s 2023 bursary program
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is offering five postsecondary bursaries in 2023. Along with offering three bursaries in the amount of $2,000 each to students in an undergraduate program, we are…
Nominations now open for 2023 Zone Directors
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…
Ministry of Energy Stray Voltage Working Group Recommendations
In response to the concerns raised by the farming community regarding stray voltage, the Ontario Legislature carried a motion on May 3, 2021, to “create a working group to examine the issue…
OFA releases its 2023 MPP Newsletter
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…
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,…