OFA is proud to publish the 2022-2023 Annual Report which was distributed to all of our members in the January issue of Better Farming magazine.
The Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), starting with a focus on our mission, vision and strategic priorities. Following this, the report includes heartfelt messages from former OFA President, Peggy Brekveld, and General Manager, Cathy Lennon, offering insights into the organization’s leadership and direction.
The OFA Representation Zone Map pictures all counties, detailing their respective Director, Member Service Representative, and total counts for Farm Business Registrations (FBR) and Individual Farm Memberships (IFM). Subsequent sections delve into OFA’s advocacy breakdown, showcasing our initiatives and efforts, along with investments into the industry which highlight programs geared towards industry growth. The member and stakeholder relations section outlines how research supports OFA’s policy and advocacy work.
The report further explores OFA’s community involvement at events, media relations and public outreach, expressing gratitude to our partners, financial statements and regional statistics. This provides a comprehensive overview of OFA’s activities, achievements, and strategic initiatives throughout the year.
Inside the report you will find:
- OFA’s Mission, Vision and Strategic Priorities (p. 3)
- A message from former OFA President Peggy Brekveld (p. 4-5)
- A message from General Manager Cathy Lennon (p. 6-7)
- OFA Representation Zone Map (p. 8-9)
- OFA Advocacy breakdown (p. 10-17)
- Investing in our industry (p. 18-24)
- Member & Stakeholder Relations (p. 25-29)
- Benefit Program (p. 30-31)
- Community – OFA Engaging at events (p. 32)
- Media Relations & Public Outreach (p. 33-36)
- A note of thanks to our partners (p. 37)
- Financial Statements (p. 38-41)
- Regional Round Up statistics (p. 42-43)
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