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…
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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.
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.…
Ontario’s 2021 budget includes $2.8 billion for broadband expansion
On Wednesday, March 24 the Ontario government announced its 2021 budget. OFA was thrilled to see an additional investment of $2.8 billion in funding for broadband expansion, as well as a commitment…
Ontario government freezes property assessment values for 2022 tax year
A key highlight of the Ontario government’s 2021 budget was the announcement that property assessments under the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) will be frozen again in 2022. In last year’s budget,…
Apply today for OFA’s 2021 bursary program
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is offering three bursaries in the amount of $2,000 per recipient. The bursaries are available for students of OFA families who are entering or currently pursuing…
Access the 2021 energy and fertilizer outlook report
Twice per year, Farms.com Risk Management Inc. offers OFA members exclusive access to energy and fertilizer outlook reports. This report provides OFA members with market outlook information they can use in their…
Celebrate and promote farm safety during Ag Safety Week
Safety on the farm is important every day of the year. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is celebrating Canadian Agricultural Safety Week from March 14 – March 20, 2021. CASA has…