COVID-19

Information and resources on COVID-19

Posted on 14 January 202123 December 2021 in COVID-19

During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is closely monitoring updates and recommendations from government and public health officials.

OFA staff are working from home offices and will be available during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to serve members at 1-800-668-3276. Visit the OFA staff directory or a listing of all Member Service Representatives (MSR) for contact information.

We have compiled key information on this webpage to assist the agri-food sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Guide for Direct Sales to Consumers During COVID-19 and Beyond

This OFA guide provides ideas for alternative market channels, and how to market your operation using social media and other online tools. OFA Guide

Guide to Operating your Essential Farm Business During COVID-19

This OFA guide includes how to safely facilitate business interactions and how to respond to COVID-19 exposure on your farm.OFA Toolkit

Crisis Management Tools

This Farm Life toolkit provides a crisis tip sheet and tools for contingency planning.

Agriculture Health & Safety During COVID-19

This Ontario government webpage provides resources and information to help keep farm business operations and workers safe during COVID-19

COVID-19: Help for Businesses in Ontario

This Ontario government webpage provides information about government programs and supports during COVID-19.

Agricorp's News Webpage

This webpage provides all the latest updates on Agricorp programs and deadlines.

Pesticides Training and Certification

This Ontario government webpage provides information regarding pesticide certification during COVID-19.

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Resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace

This Ontario government webpage provides guidance as well as posters for your workplace.

Stay-at-home Exemption Letter

This OFA letter template can be filled out and printed to identify that your farm business and all related activities are essential and therefore permitted.

COVID-19 and Ontario's Fruit and Vegetable Sector

Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association webpage provides information and resources to support fruit and vegetable growers and workers during COVID-19.

Working with farm operators to stop the spread of COVID-19 on farms

This Ontario government webpage provides information on how to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak on the farm, in addition to posters in various languages to communicate to workers.OFA Resource

Feeding Your Future

This OFA initiative offers free virtual career fairs, webinars, training and information to support agri-food employers during COVID-19 and beyond.

Agri-Food Jobs Portal

This Ontario government job bank is designed to help employers in the agri-food sector find workers.

COVID-19 Resources for Agriculture

This Workplace Safety and Prevention Services webpage provides information, training and resources to ensure the safety of workers during COVID-19.

COVID-19: A Guide for Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada

This Canadian government guide provides information about COVID-19 for Temporary Foreign Workers.

AgriHR Toolkit

This Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council toolkit provides employers with HR templates and resources, available free to OFA members using code: OFA-TOOLKIT at checkout.

Workplace PPE Supplier Directory

This Ontario government resource provides a list of companies that sell personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety supplies.

FAQs about WSIB claims

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board's webpage of frequently asked questions about claims and COVID-19

Tips for farmers when hiring Temporary Help Agencies

This Ontario government resource provides tips for seeking out a Temporary Help Agency to protect your workforce, farm and future.

Prevention, Control and Outbreak Support Strategy for COVID-19

This Ontario government strategy provides guidance on how to prevent and control COVID-19 on farms and protect farm worker safety and wellness.

Managing Stress During COVID-19

This OFA webpage provides resources to support mental health during COVID-19.OFA Resource

8 Domains of Well-Being...COVID-19 Style

This OFA resource, provided by Dr. Andrea Jones-Bitton, was designed to help stimulate ideas for well-being during COVID-19.

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