The Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s annual nomination period for regional director positions has closed, and we’re pleased to share an update.

This year, nominations were accepted for the following zones:

Zone 2 – Bruce/Grey: Greg Dietrich of Mildmay has been acclaimed.

Zone 3– Brant/Haldimand/Norfolk: An election will be held between Larry Davis of Burford, Henry Lise of Hagersville and Steve Sickle of St. George.

Zone 5 – Halton/Hamilton-Wentworth/Niagara: Drew Spoelstra of Binbrook has been acclaimed.

Zone 6 – Lambton/Middlesex: An election will be held between Maikke Campbell of Warwick Township and Crispin Colvin of Thorndale.

Zone 10 – Durham/Peterborough/Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton: An election will be held between Matthew Porter of Fraserville and Marnie Wood of Cannington.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Steve Brackenridge, current Director for Zone 10, who is not seeking re-election in 2025. Steve’s dedication and service to the OFA and Ontario’s agriculture sector have been greatly appreciated over the last 9 years.

Elections in Zones 3, 6 and 10 will run from August 18 to September 12. Watch your inbox, mailbox, and OFA social channels for candidate profiles and information on how to cast your vote.

Thank you to all the nominees for stepping forward in support of Ontario agriculture.