Project details: This is a public awareness campaign. We are distributing 2000 insulated grocery bags at 9 local grocery stores in the communities of Exeter, Clinton, Seaforth, Goderich, Wingham and Bayfield. Included…
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.
Revive Fund – Renfrew Federation of Agriculture 2023
Project details: In the Know Training was held January 16, 2023 in Douglas, ON. This was a farmer targeted mental wellness training program. We had 15 attendees and 2 trainers on site…
Revive Fund – Lanark Federation of Agriculture 2023
Project details: More than 40 firefighters from Mississippi Mills, Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley, North Algona, Perth, Rideau Lakes, Russell, and South Frontenac received grain entrapment rescue training, which enabled them to respond…
Revive Fund – Kent Federation of Agriculture 2023
Project details: Purchased 2000 reflective “Pass Carefully” signs for farm equipment on the road. Promotional coverage – Used social media to share information about the stickers being available. Lasting and relevant impact…
Join us at the 2023 OFA regional meetings
OFA’s 2023 regional meeting season is underway. For the next three months, meetings will be held across the province, engaging our members in discussions about the highest priority issues, unique opportunities to…
Province provides a boost for meat processing sector
The recent announcement by the Ontario government of an investment into the province’s meat processing sector is welcome news for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). The funding, provided by the governments…
OFA recognizes improvements to the Temporary Foreign Worker program
OFA welcomes the announcement from Randy Boissonnault, Federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages launching the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program to streamline the…
Vote for the next Zone 12 Director to represent your local interests
As an active OFA member, you are eligible to participate in the OFA Zone Election underway right now in your area. All members in Zone 12 should have received a voter information…
Vote for the next Zone 1 Director to represent your local interests
As an active OFA member, you are eligible to participate in the OFA Zone Election underway right now in your area. All members in Zone 1 should have received a voter information…
OFA attends announcement for new biosecurity initiative
OFA was in attendance at Walker Farms in Aylmer earlier this week for the announcement of a new support program aimed at enhancing biosecurity and risk preparedness in the agri-food sector. The…