The OFA 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is right around the corner, and we would like to announce that we have three candidates running for the role of Director-at-Large. The position 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.
“Mud on the Road” pilot project for Russell Federation of Agriculture
This year, the Russell Federation of Agriculture (RFA) decided to work in partnership with the Township of Russell to develop a pilot project addressing the danger of mud on the roads caused…
OFA publishes fall newsletter for MPPs and MPs
Ontario’s agri-food industry will have a vital role in rebuilding our economy as we begin to navigate our road to recovery. That was a key message communicated by the Ontario Federation of…
Don’t miss out – enter for a chance to win with OFA and Honda
OFA members: time is winding down for your chance to win 1 of 3 great Honda prizes, including the grand prize of a brand new 2020 Honda Pioneer Side-by-Side 700M2DLX. OFA members who enter the draw…
Important information package for OFA members regarding proposed bylaw change
Over the past year, the OFA Board of Directors has carefully considered the structure and governance of our organization and ensuring that our policies and procedures are in compliance with The Corporations…
Celebrate Ontario agriculture this week and beyond with the Always in Season Toolkit
Happy Ontario Agriculture Week! This week is a time to reflect and give thanks for a bountiful harvest and acknowledge the producers that dedicate their livelihoods to ensure our plates remain full.…
Complete the COVID-19 Check-In Survey
There’s no denying Ontario’s agri-food sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. Farmers across all commodities have been greatly impacted. However, despite the endless list of challenges and disruptions, farmers…
Interference with livestock transport vehicles continues – Bill 156 update
Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 strengthens protections for farm families, agri-food employees, animals and the food system while maintaining the right to public, peaceful protests.…
New website shares how Bill 156 protects the agri-food sector
Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020, is intended to protect farmers, their families, livestock, agri-food workers, and the entire food supply chain from incidents of trespass…
Support for livestock transport drivers and the agri-food supply chain
Individuals who “stop, hinder, obstruct or otherwise interfere with a motor vehicle transporting farm animals” can be fined as of September 2, 2020. The Ontario government proclaimed four key sections under the…