The Northern Ontario Plastics Disposal Pilot Project is a three-year collaboration between the Northern Caucus of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance. The pilot aims to…
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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.
An open letter to OFA members regarding the freedom-of-information decision
Dear OFA members, We, as the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), understand your frustration and sincerely share your concerns regarding the freedom-of-information (FOI) decision made by Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and…
Feeding Your Future launches new website
The Feeding Your Future initiative is proud to officially launch its new website – feedingyourfuture.ca. Feeding Your Future aims to connect agri-food employers to current job seekers, to help fill the labour…
OFA extends Farm Safety Photo Contest until September 1
OFA has extended the deadline for the Farm Safety Photo Contest until September 1, 2020. Farm families across Ontario are invited to submit their entries showcasing farm and road safety at work…
Apply today for OFA’s 2020 bursary program
For the fifth year in a row, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is offering three bursaries in the amount of $2,000 per recipient. Students of OFA families, who are entering or…
OFA’s farm safety campaign featured in upcoming Farm to Facebook Live event
Tune in live on Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m. for a virtual tractor safety demonstration. This Farm to Facebook event is part of OFA’s 2020 farm safety campaign, and will be…
Order online and save during OFA Member Days at TSC Stores
OFA members receive a special 15% discount on regular priced items during summer OFA Member Appreciation Days event at TSC Stores. This exclusive sale begins Friday, June 26 and runs until Thursday,…
Mental health matters – video campaign
Farm life can be very rewarding, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Isolation, stress, fatigue and other factors can take their toll on mental health. It’s OK to…
Making farm safety a priority
Farm safety is always a top priority for our families and employees across the province, and we give extra care to our youngest ones. OFA’s new campaign is sharing practical hands-on resources,…
Ontario’s equine industry at-risk due to COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario’s equine industry has been facing unprecedented financial hardships. The equine sector in Ontario is very diverse, with significant economic and social contributions. It touches on a…