OFA recently hosted our first-ever virtual Queen’s Park lobby event on May 4-5, 2021, which included meetings and conversations with 22 Ontario Ministers, MPPs and government representatives. As a follow up to…
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 is pleased to see Bill C-208 pass third reading
OFA is pleased that Bill C-208, which was introduced by Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris was passed by the House of Commons on Wednesday, May 12. The bill will need…
OFA hosts inaugural Research Day
OFA was pleased to host our inaugural Research Day virtual event on May 6. This event was to allow members to learn more about some of the current agricultural research projects that…
Road safety – a top priority for plant 21
Road safety is a two-way street and requires the attention of both motorists and equipment operators. During this busy planting season, OFA encourages members to take a moment to review safety tips…
Make your voice count – complete the 2021 Census of Agriculture
The 2021 Census of Agriculture is now available for Canadian farmers to complete online. Released by Statistics Canada, OFA encourages all members to participate and contribute to providing insight and data into…
Notice to members regarding OFA business
As part of Ontario’s current Stay-at-Home order, all OFA offices across the province are closed with all staff working remotely from home offices. While OFA is fortunate that most of our work…
The federal 2021 budget includes $1 billion for Canada’s Universal Broadband Fund
On Monday, April 19, the Government of Canada announced funding and investments as part of its 2021 budget. OFA was pleased to see many of the key asks brought forward to the…
Message to OFA members regarding fleet vehicle program
OFA prides itself in offering members a value-added benefit program. Over the years, many have taken advantage of the fleet discount program with our benefit partners, General Motors and Chrysler/RAM. Unfortunately, there…
CAHRC releases report highlighting the effects of COVID-19 on Canada’s agriculture workforce
On April 16, the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council released its latest Agri-LMI (Labour Market Information) report. The report, ‘Understanding the effects of COVID-19 on Canada’s Agriculture Workforce’, was designed to share…
OFA encourages members to participate in the upcoming 2021 Census of Agriculture
Statistics Canada to release the Census in May OFA encourages all members to take the time to complete the 2021 Census of Agriculture that will be released by Statistics Canada in May.…