Overview
Ontario farmers have access to a number of farm finance programs. Including:
- Advanced Payment Program (APP)
- Commodity Loan Program (CLP)
- Canadian Agricultural Loan Act (CALA) Program
Farmer’s who are experiencing financial hardship may also consider using Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Farm Debt Mediation Service.
Another advantage of OFA membership is the OFA Benefit Program which offers a wide range of services and promotions exclusively for OFA members.
OFA Position
OFA provides support through our Member Service Representatives to members inquiring about farm finance and loan programs.
OFA submission regarding Canada’s 2026 budget
OFA letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding the 2025 federal budget
OFA Federal Pre Budget Submission 2025
OFA 2025 Federal Budget Submission
OFA Submission regarding the Ontario 2025 Budget
OFA letter to the federal government regarding budget 2025
OFA letter to the provincial government regarding budget 2025 submission
OFA submission to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding proposed regulations under the Protecting Farmers From Non-Payment Act.
OFA submission to Finance Canada regarding Canada’s 2024 pre-budget consultations
OFA submission to Finance Canada regarding Canada’s 2023 pre-budget consultations
OFA submission regarding Bill 46: Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Act, 2022
OFA submission regarding proposed legislative amendments affecting custom cattle feeding operations
Joint letter to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding recommendations for the drought crisis in Northwestern Ontario
OFA congratulatory letter to MP Philip Lawrence regarding new role as Shadow Minister, National Revenue
OFA letter to Minister Morneau regarding the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
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 submission regarding eligibility for the Canadian Emergency Business Account
OFA submission regarding business law modernization
OFA submission regarding financial protection programs related to agricultural commodities
OFA response to Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018
OFA letter to Minister Leal supporting regulatory amendments to allow participation of Beef Breeder Co-ops in the Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
OFA letter regarding an amendment to the Income Tax Act
OFA submission regarding Northern Ag Strategy
OFA’s 2016 Pre-budget Submission to Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
OFA letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding the 2025 federal budget
OFA Federal Pre Budget Submission 2025
OFA 2025 Federal Budget Submission
OFA Submission regarding the Ontario 2025 Budget
OFA letter to the federal government regarding budget 2025
OFA letter to the provincial government regarding budget 2025 submission
OFA submission to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding proposed regulations under the Protecting Farmers From Non-Payment Act.
OFA submission to Finance Canada regarding Canada’s 2024 pre-budget consultations
OFA submission to Finance Canada regarding Canada’s 2023 pre-budget consultations
OFA submission regarding Bill 46: Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Act, 2022
OFA submission regarding proposed legislative amendments affecting custom cattle feeding operations
Joint letter to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding recommendations for the drought crisis in Northwestern Ontario
OFA congratulatory letter to MP Philip Lawrence regarding new role as Shadow Minister, National Revenue
OFA letter to Minister Morneau regarding the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
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 submission regarding eligibility for the Canadian Emergency Business Account
OFA submission regarding business law modernization
OFA submission regarding financial protection programs related to agricultural commodities
OFA response to Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018
OFA letter to Minister Leal supporting regulatory amendments to allow participation of Beef Breeder Co-ops in the Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
OFA letter regarding an amendment to the Income Tax Act
OFA submission regarding Northern Ag Strategy
OFA’s 2016 Pre-budget Submission to Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
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Farmers call for certainty as confidence gap widens in Ontario agriculture
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OFA awards education scholarships at annual meeting
Farmers support new veterinary scholarships
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Bursaries and scholarships support tomorrow’s farmers, food producers
It’s never too early or too late to start planning
OFA welcomes increase to interest-free portion of Advanced Payments Program
OFA and The Co-operators team up to encourage farmers to annually review farm insurance policies
OFA’s 2020 virtual annual meeting focuses on road to recovery for agri-food sector
OFA supports efforts to enhance Business Risk Management for agriculture
OFA survey shows farmers adapting and making strides on the road to recovery
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
OFA members share how their operations are faring during COVID-19
Nation-building starts on the farm: shaping Canada’s next agricultural policy framework
Farmers call for certainty as confidence gap widens in Ontario agriculture
Farmers urged to take a year-round approach to tax planning – but year-end is a good time to get started
OFA awards education scholarships at annual meeting
Farmers support new veterinary scholarships
Finding opportunity amid uncertainty
Building the next generation of farm leaders starts with saying yes
Buy local gets a boost as Ontario farmers renew support for farmers’ market promotions
Farmers support 41 community projects with new Revive Fund investment
More than a policy: advocating for insurance that works for farmers
Bursaries and scholarships support tomorrow’s farmers, food producers
It’s never too early or too late to start planning
OFA welcomes increase to interest-free portion of Advanced Payments Program
OFA and The Co-operators team up to encourage farmers to annually review farm insurance policies
OFA’s 2020 virtual annual meeting focuses on road to recovery for agri-food sector
OFA supports efforts to enhance Business Risk Management for agriculture
OFA survey shows farmers adapting and making strides on the road to recovery
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
OFA members share how their operations are faring during COVID-19
Insurance coverage for Ontario farmers – a summary prepared by OFA
You’ve got carbon credit questions? We’ve got carbon credit answers
Financial support available for farm businesses
Purchasing the property next door? Information on merged property titles
Farmers using a personal bank account can now apply for CEBA
OFA welcomes expansion of Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) eligibility
Crisis Management Tools by Farm Life
Farm Business Advisory Services Survey Results
You’ve got carbon credit questions? We’ve got carbon credit answers
Financial support available for farm businesses
Purchasing the property next door? Information on merged property titles
Farmers using a personal bank account can now apply for CEBA
OFA welcomes expansion of Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) eligibility
Crisis Management Tools by Farm Life
Farm Business Advisory Services Survey Results