OFA was pleased to host our inaugural Research Day virtual event on May 6. This event was to allow members to learn more about some of the current agricultural research projects that OFA supports. Research projects included topics such as farmland values, mental health and wellness, workforce attraction, carbon tax, and environmental stewardship.

For summaries of the sessions and presentations, click here.

View the presentations:

Dr. Franco Berruti – Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass and Waste to Bio-industrial Resources

Janine Lunn & Peter Sykanda – Farmer Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives

Charles Lalonde – Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative

Danielle Collins & Michelle de Nijs – Feeding Your Future: Connecting Ontario’s Agri-Food Workforce

Dr. Amar Mohanty – Biodegradable Bale Wraps for Ontario Agriculture

Dr. Al Mussell – Understanding the Cost Burden of the Federal Carbon Tax on Ontario Agriculture

Dr. Brady Deaton – Ontario Farmland Value and Rental Value Survey

Charles Lalonde – Resilient Fields