Project Name: Community Engagement Project summary and highlights: FFA supported local food by hosting a farm and agriculture event. FFA supported local food banks with financial donations. A bus tour on June…
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Revive Fund – Elgin Federation of Agriculture 2025
Project Name: ThinkAg Project summary and highlights: The EFA recognizes the importance of youth and educator knowledge regarding the vital role agriculture and food, play in both our society and economy. Closing…
Revive Fund – Lennox and Addington Federation of Agriculture 2025 – 2nd Project
Project Name: Crop Identifier Signs Project summary and highlights: In total, eight signs were ordered, and have been strategically placed on fields where there is a high volume of traffic, and perpendicular…
Revive Fund – Lennox and Addington Federation of Agriculture 2025
Project Name: Skating Event Project summary and highlights: Rented the ice for 3 hours, along with a room. The arena canteen provided the food. Tickets were handed out to skaters who wanted…
Revive Fund – Leeds Federation of Agriculture 2025
Project Name: Farm Health and Safety – First Aid Course Project summary and highlights: Farmers were provided with emergency First Aid CPR C & AED: 1 day, basic first aid, learn to…
Revive Fund – Lanark Federation of Agriculture 2025
Project Name: First Aid Training Project summary and highlights: Lanark County Federation hosted 3 First Aid Courses for OFA members and Community Members (priority given to OFA members). Over 3 sessions in…
Revive Fund – Lambton Federation of Agriculture 2025
Project Name: Safety Buckets Project summary and highlights: This was a safety awareness project that provided Lambton County farmers who attended our Lambton Federation of Agriculture AGM, a safety bucket filled with…
OFA encouraged to see cross-party support for stronger Risk Management Program
The Ontario Liberal Party has called on the provincial government to deliver the full Risk Management Program (RMP) funding increase to farmers now, rather than phasing it in over several years as…
Ag tech and future of agriculture focal points at Ontario Chamber of Commerce Smart Growth
When it comes to using technology to get the most out of agriculture, Ontario farmers are on the cutting edge. OFA General Manager Cathy Lennon had the opportunity to speak with fellow…
Find a collection event to safely dispose of unwanted pesticides and medications
Farmers in Ontario will be able to safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock and equine medications through Cleanfarms’ free collection program, with the next round of collection events not…