Overview
Ontario farmers rely on business risk management (BRM) programs to manage and mitigate the impact of weather and other unavoidable variables farmers face in their businesses. Ontario farmers have access to BRM programs, funded in part by individual farmers and the government.
In Ontario, Agricorp delivers AgriStability, Production Insurance, and Ontario’s Risk Management Program (RMP). Ontario farmers may also be eligible for AgriInvest which is delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
OFA Position
OFA fully supports the request for adequate and bankable risk management programming.
OFA remains actively involved in the government’s current program review to advocate for the program changes needed to help Ontario farmers effectively manage risk.
OFA submission to Finance Canada regarding Canada’s 2023 pre-budget consultations
OFA submission to Finance Minister Bethlenfalvy regarding Ontario’s 2023 pre-budget consultations
OFA submission regarding Ontario’s 2023 pre-budget consultations
OFA submission regarding proposed changes to the Nutrient Management Protocol
Letter to the Minister of Finance regarding the Ontario Federation of Agriculture 2022 Budget Submission
OFA letter to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding proposed changes to Acts
Joint letter to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding recommendations for the drought crisis in Northwestern Ontario
Joint letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada regarding drought conditions in Northwestern Ontario
OFA letter to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding AgriStability and strategic initiatives
OFA submission regarding Ontario’s 2021 pre-budget consultations
OFA submission regarding Ontario’s fall 2020 pre-budget consultation
OFA submission regarding audits of provincially inspected abattoirs
OFA congratulatory letter to MP Lianne Rood regarding new role as Shadow Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food for the Official Opposition
OFA submission regarding proposed Production Insurance changes
OFA letter to Finance Minister Morneau regarding the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) eligibility requirements
OFA letter to Minister Morneau and Minister Bibeau regarding program implementation
OFA letter to Minister Hardeman requesting an Agri-Recovery assessment of the feed and straw shortage in northwestern Ontario
OFA letter to Finance Minister Phillips outlining OFA’s 2020 Ontario Pre-Budget recommendations
OFA submission regarding the proposed Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2019 (Bill 132)
OFA letter to Minister Hardeman regarding FPT issues for discussion
OFA letter to Minister Hardeman to request meeting regarding Business Risk Management changes
OFA letter to Agricorp regarding production insurance for Winter Rye
OFA letter to Agricorp regarding fire damage to crops and pastureland
OFA letter regarding the Reducing Litter and Waste Discussion Paper
OFA letter to Minister Leal supporting regulatory amendments to allow participation of Beef Breeder Co-ops in the Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
OFA’s 2017 Ontario Pre-Budget Submission
OFA letter requesting Agri-Recovery assistance due to 2016 drought
OFA letter regarding Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Next Policy Framework Phase 2 Consultation
OFA letter regarding the next APF Phase 1 Consultations
OFA letter regarding Production Insurance for tender fruit trees
OFA submission on Emergency Management Framework
OFA’s 2016 Pre-budget Submission to Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
Pre-budget Brief Letter to Minister of Finance
OFA outlines federal budget priorities for agriculture
OFA calls for government investments in food, farming and rural communities
Help us protect local food production
OFA board tour showcases diversity of agriculture in Niagara
OFA reminds farmers to ensure accuracy of assets when renewing farm insurance
OFA aims to keep agriculture and rural priorities at the forefront with Canada’s 44th government
OFA and local federations speak up for agriculture with federal candidates
OFA’s Policy Advisory Council highlights value of grassroots input
OFA outlines key priorities for agriculture in federal election
OFA supports farmers across the country with donation to emergency initiatives
OFA Today – 2021 Edition
OFA supports efforts to enhance Business Risk Management for agriculture
OFA survey shows farmers adapting and making strides on the road to recovery
OFA welcomes funding increase to Ontario’s Risk Management Program
Ontario farm businesses working to adapt to a new reality
The time is now to support Ontario’s agri-food system with workable solutions
Financial support provided by the Canadian government falls short of expectations for the agri-food industry
AgriStability enrollment an option for farm businesses anticipating financial hardship
OFA members share how their operations are faring during COVID-19
OFA takes the pulse of Ontario ag as COVID-19 continues
Ontario’s beef industry needs immediate government support
OFA challenges new federal government to collaborate for agriculture
New minority government offers opportunity for collaboration
Farm shows, fall fairs and harvest
Feds leave farmers in uncompetitive market position
Bringing Ontario issues to national ag ministers’ meeting
Assessing options for high-DON corn
Water management more important with extreme weather
Ontario farmers face challenging growing season
Mixed news for Ontario agriculture in new federal investment program
OFA supports proposed revision of business risk management programs at FPT meeting
OFA disappointed provincial budget does not grow agriculture
Canada’s path to prosperity lies in ag
What agriculture needs in Ontario’s 2017 budget
Annual Field Day brings MPPs to agriculture
OFA offers insights for Federal Provincial Territorial Ag Ministers conference
OFA advocacy update at the halfway point of the Liberal mandate
OFA takes agri-food issues to the Hill
Keeping agriculture at the forefront with MPs
Vote for agriculture on October 19
OFA: Talking about agriculture with federal candidates
Federal budget gives nod to agriculture
OFA takes top member concerns to politicians
When Your Client is a Farmer Guide
Resilient Fields: Bringing science and farmers together
OFA welcomes expansion of Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) eligibility
Suggestions for reducing VOM levels in corn
Farm Business Advisory Services Survey Results