Revive Fund

Revive Fund

Posted on 1 October 20254 November 2025 in Revive Fund

To further support our rural areas and local farm communities, OFA developed the Revive Fund. This program offers our 51 county and regional federations the opportunity to apply for additional funding to plan, develop and launch new projects and initiatives in their local communities. The Revive Fund aims to help our farming and rural communities enhance the profile of the agriculture industry in Ontario.

The intention is to support our grassroots members and agricultural communities by giving back in a way that can make a positive impact through the implementation of tangible activities. These initiatives focus on health and wellness, agriculture education, local food promotion, environmental stewardship, leadership development and farm safety.

We are proud of our local Federations, who have stepped up with initiatives to create something better for their communities. This page has been created to highlight and showcase the fantastic work our Federations are doing in their local rural communities.

West Nipissing Sudbury East Federation of Agriculture 2025 – Project 2

Purchased a grain extraction rescue tube and hosted a one-day training session with CASA for local firefighters.Completed

West Nipissing Sudbury East Federation of Agriculture 2025 – Project 1

Held a one-day farm conference on March 22, 2025, in Sturgeon Falls.Completed

Waterloo / Wellington / Dufferin Federations of Agriculture 2025

Federations met together for joint governance training, moderated and presented by Murray Short of RLB.Completed

Waterloo Federation of Agriculture 2025

Created a series of signs that were placed along the Guelph to Goderich Rail Trail.Completed

Temiskaming Federation of Agriculture 2025

Hosted a member appreciation BBQ and farm tour on July 17, 2025.Completed

Renfrew Federation of Agriculture 2025

Designed and installed a series of trail signage at various locations on the Algonquin Trail.Completed

Rainy River Federation of Agriculture 2025

Handed out window stickers for cab equipment to remind producers to take an active role in highway safety.Completed

Peterborough Federation of Agriculture 2025

Distributed Slow moving Vehicle signs to every person at the annual banquet.Completed

Perth Federation of Agriculture 2025

PCFA Board of Directors worked on mapping out a strategic plan of priorities and projects.Completed

Oxford Federation of Agriculture 2025 – Project 2 of 2

OCFA partnered with Tourism Oxford to promote the Oxford Fresh Buy Local map and the producers on the map.Completed

Oxford Federation of Agriculture 2025 – Project 1 of 2

Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) conducted the training and provided their grain extraction training trailer.Completed

Muskoka Federation of Agriculture 2025

Held a lunch and learn on May 10, 2025 in Utterson, ON.Completed

Manitoulin / North-Shore Federation of Agriculture 2025

Hosted an Open Farm Day for farmers and the public to connect, network and learn about innovations in agriculture on the Island.Completed

Lennox and Addington Federation of Agriculture 2025 – 2nd Project

Ordered and placed signs to teach the public where their food comes from and instill appreciation for agriculture. Completed

Lennox and Addington Federation of Agriculture 2025

Hosted skating event to give back to the community.Completed

Leeds Federation of Agriculture 2025

Provided farmers in the community the resources and knowledge on what to do in an emergency. Completed

Lanark Federation of Agriculture 2025

Hosted 3 First Aid Courses for OFA members and Community Members (priority given to OFA members).Completed

Lambton Federation of Agriculture 2025

Safety awareness project that provided safety protection items relevant to everyday farming operations.Completed

Huron Federation of Agriculture 2025

Purchased 2 pieces of grain extraction equipment for the use of the Fire Departments in Huron County.Completed

Halton / Hamilton Wentworth / Niagara Federations of Agriculture 2025

Hosted a one-day training session of rural land use planning. Completed

Haldimand Federation of Agriculture 2025 – Project 2 of 2

Initiative designed to support local, grassroots projects that raise awareness of agriculture.Completed

Haldimand Federation of Agriculture 2025 – Project 1 of 2

A memorable celebration full of connection, conversation, and country hospitality.Completed

Grenville Federation of Agriculture 2025

Hosted member appreciation breakfast with a morning of networking and learning.Completed

Frontenac Federation of Agriculture 2025

Supported local food by hosting a farm and agriculture event.Completed

Elgin Federation of Agriculture 2025

Hosted a career exploration event at the Joe Thornton arena in Elgin County.Completed

Durham Federation of Agriculture 2025

Provided a locally based agriculture leadership program in Durham Region.Completed

Dundas Federation of Agriculture 2025

Put on another social night for the farmers in Dundas at Stone Crop Acres.Completed

Bruce and Grey Federation of Agriculture 2025

We have built an interactive barn at the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village.Completed

Bruce Federation of Agriculture 2025

LAER (Large Animal Emergency Rescue) Firefighter Training.Completed

Brant Federation of Agriculture 2025

Brant County Federation of Agriculture Celebration Banquet.Completed

Algoma Federation of Agriculture 2025

Hosted a summer bus tour on August 8, 2025 to showcase changes in Algoma agriculture.Completed

West Nipissing Sudbury East Federation of Agriculture 2024

Worked with local farmers and the municipalities of West Nipissing and French River to install 911 numbers at field entrances.Completed

Wellington Federation of Agriculture 2024

Completed an Agri-Food system study with the help of the Wilton Consulting Group at a cost of approximately $32,000.Completed

Thunder Bay Federation of Agriculture 2024

Hosted a conference and dinner for local members and small business owners.Completed

Temiskaming Federation of Agriculture 2024

The Temiskaming Federation of Agriculture collaborated with the Earlton Farm Show to purchase three grain extraction rescue units.Completed

Simcoe Federation of Agriculture 2024

SCFA hosted three first aid courses over the winter months.Completed

Revive Fund - Renfrew Federation of Agriculture 2024

Partnership with Arnprior Regional Federation of Agriculture and several community sponsors launched a Road Safety Campaign this year.Completed

Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture 2024

Partnering with the municipality to erect Caution Slow Moving Vehicle signage.Completed

Oxford Federation of Agriculture 2024

The Oxford County Federation of Agriculture partnered with Oxford County Junior Farmers hosted an In The Know Mental Health Workshop.Completed

Northumberland Federation of Agriculture 2024

Early in 2023 our board decided to host a grain extraction workshop for the first responders in our county.Completed

Niagara Federation of Agriculture 2024

Addressing the pressing issue of mental health within the agricultural community by developing a comprehensive mental health awareness package.Completed

Muskoka Federation of Agriculture 2024

The Muskoka Federation of Agriculture and the Muskoka Soil & Crop Improvement Association hosted a ‘Backyard Farming Workshop’.Completed

Middlesex Federation of Agriculture 2024

Leadership Development Event on Conversation Facilitation.Completed

Lennox and Addington Federation of Agriculture 2024

Hosted a barn dance at the local arena where food was served along with a local popular band, named Ambush.Completed

Leeds Federation of Agriculture 2024

The Project expanded since the initial application to include a bus tour on the second day, which was hosted and paid by the OSCIA.Completed

Kent Federation of Agriculture 2024

The KFA had 2 member meetings (one in March and one in April).Completed

Kawartha and Peterborough Federations of Agriculture 2024

A partnership between Kawartha & Peterborough County of Agriculture to update our Ag Impact Study.Completed

Huron Federation of Agriculture 2024

This is a public awareness campaign for the Safety of Farm vehicles on the Road.Completed

Haldimand Federation of Agriculture 2024

Haldimand hosted a free summer BBQ at the local community centre for OFA members.Completed

Grenville Federation of Agriculture 2024

Grenville Federation members had the opportunity to learn life saving techniques from the St. John’s Ambulance course.Completed

Frontenac Federation of Agriculture 2024

Frontenac Federation members had the opportunity to learn life saving techniques from the St. John’s Ambulance course.Completed

Elgin Federation of Agriculture 2024

Directors gathered at the Saxonia Hall for a full day session to take a step back and ponder the federation’s future.Completed

Dundas Federation of Agriculture 2024

A breakfast is a more hands-on, personal way of showing appreciation for the local membership and what they do for the community.Completed

Cochrane Federation of Agriculture 2024

Provided funding so that Dr. Temple Grandin could participate in several sessions on May 28, 2024, in Temiskaming Shores, ON. Completed

Bruce Federation of Agriculture 2024

Partnership to implement a crucial initiative aimed at enhancing road safety for local residents, agricultural users, and visitors to Bruce County.Completed

Brant Federation of Agriculture 2024

Breakfast Meeting to hear from commodity groups and other local organizations that support and serve Brant County.Completed

Arnprior Federation of Agriculture 2024

Hosted a breakfast with attendees from Arnprior, Renfrew, Lanark, Dundas, Frontenac, Leeds and Grenville Regions and Counties.Completed

Algoma Federation of Agriculture 2024

Algoma Federation provided funding to local farmers to encourage them to install 911 gate signs at field entrances.Completed

Russell Federation of Agriculture 2023

Russell Federation organizes First Aid and CPR course for OFA members Completed

Huron Federation of Agriculture 2023

Promoting local food and ag awareness.Completed

Renfrew Federation of Agriculture 2023

Renfrew Federation focusing on mental health training for the greater community and OFA members.Completed

Lanark Federation of Agriculture 2023

Lanark Federation donate funds to purchase a Grain Entrapment Rescue kit.Completed

Kent Federation of Agriculture 2023

Kent Federation provide their members with ‘Pass Carefully’ reflective stickers for farm equipment.Completed

Elgin Federation of Agriculture 2023

Elgin Federation provided their local board of directors and staff land use training to be better equipped to help their members when issues arise.Completed

Grenville Federation of Agriculture 2023

Multiple projects including farm vehicle road safety and food bank donation.Completed

Perth Federation of Agriculture 2023

Perth Federation organized a Mystery Farm Hop to promote local food to their urban neighbours.Completed

Oxford Federation of Agriculture 2023

Oxford Federation offered farm safety training to members.Completed

Ottawa Federation of Agriculture 2023

Ottawa Federation develops informational crop signs to educate the public.Completed

Middlesex Federation of Agriculture 2023

Partnering with Farm and Food Care Ontario to organize a culinary tour for students.Completed

Lennox and Addington Federation of Agriculture 2023

Focusing on promoting tourism in the agricultural sector and partnering with the local Holstein club to host Twilight Meeting .Completed

Leeds Federation of Agriculture 2023

Leeds Federation successfully completes multiple community focused projects.Completed

Lambton Federation of Agriculture 2023

Lambton Federation engages and educates municipal councilors and staff by organizing a bus tour.Completed

Grey Federation of Agriculture 2023

Grey Federation supporting Safety Village to expand agricultural safety knowledge.Completed

Simcoe Federation of Agriculture 2023

Funds were used to purchase the equipment to install weather stations in three areas.Completed

Brant Federation of Agriculture

Brant Federation develops crop awareness signs to share agriculture information with the public.Completed

Algoma Federation of Agriculture

Algoma Federation launches an agricultural awareness project in their rural community.Completed

Joint Project: Bruce County and Grey County Federation of Agriculture

Bruce County Federation partners with Grey County Federation to create crop awareness signs for Grey-Bruce area.Completed

Elgin Federation of Agriculture

Elgin Federation creates educational crop roadsigns to educate consumers on what is growing in farm fields.Completed

Frontenac Federation of Agriculture

Frontenac Federation establishes a Farmer Wellness Program for members struggling with mental health. Completed

Glengarry Federation of Agriculture

Glengarry Federation increases local knowledge of road safety by launching a radio campaign during harvest season.Completed

Hastings County Federation of Agriculture

Hastings County Federation launches a project to promote road safety and crop awareness signs.Completed

Huron County Federation of Agriculture

Huron County is promoting safety on the road by by sourcing new SMV signs for wagons and harvest equipment.Completed

Joint Project: Agricultural Exhibit at London’s Children’s Museum

Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford, Kent, Lambton and Essex have partnered up to create an agricultural exhibit at the London Children's Museum.Completed

Kawartha Lakes Federation of Agriculture

Kawartha Lakes Federation partners with Farm and Food Care Ontario to assist with their Breakfast ‘From’ the Farm at the Lindsay fairgrounds. Completed

Kent Federation of Agriculture

Kent Federation partners with the Chatham-Kent Deputy Fire Chief to acquire grain rescue equipment for 16 rural fire departments in Chatham-Kent.Completed

Leeds and Grenville Federation of Agriculture

Leeds and Grenville Federations purchase roadside safety signs to be installed on major roads in Leeds Grenville area.Completed

Lennox & Addington Federation of Agriculture

Lennox & Addington Federation supports three local fairs in their community by offering financial support for infrastructure upgrades.Completed

Middlesex Federation of Agriculture

Middlesex Federation invests a project to create agricultural education signage for trails across Middlesex.Completed

Niagara Federation of Agriculture

To improve emergency services their rural communities Niagara Federation is supplying Farm 911 signs to farmers.Completed

Northeastern Ontario

Federations in Northeast Ontario develop a Fields to Forks campaign with local partners.Completed

Northumberland Federation of Agriculture

Northumberland Federation develops crop awareness signs to share agricultural information with the public.Completed

Oxford County Federation of Agriculture

Oxford County Federation promotes local farm producers and agricultural initiatives by partnering with Tourism Oxford.Completed

Perth County Federation of Agriculture

Perth County Federation develops a Fields to Forks campaign to promote agriculture in Perth County.Completed

Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture

Prince Edward Federation develops 'Pass When Safe' vinyl stickers for members to stay visible on the roadways.Completed

Renfrew County Federation of Agriculture

Renfrew County endorses 'Renfrew Agvocates', an organization aimed at creating connections in the community about agriculture and its opportunities.Completed

Russell County Federation of Agriculture

Russell County Federation initiates farm awareness field signs in their local rural community in efforts to promote agriculture.Completed

Thunder Bay Federation of Agriculture

Thunder Bay Federation partners with Lakehead Board of Education to create a 5-part series of agricultural education videos.Completed

Wellington Federation of Agriculture

Wellington Federation expands their project with Farm and Food Care Ontario to install informative signs on local trails.Completed

York Federation of Agriculture

York Federation creates 'Pass When Safe' reflective stickers for farmers in York Region to promote safety and raise awareness on the roads.Completed

Algoma Road Safety - Slow Moving Vehicle Signs

Increasing awareness of farm equipment along township roads with Slow Moving Equipment warning signs.Completed

Brant Summer Social BBQ

Reconnecting the farm community with a summer social. Some 250 people attended the event held at the Sickle Family Farm, enjoying live music and a locally-sourced meal. A continuo Completed

Dundas Agricultural Outreach

Field Crop Awareness Signs, Local Food Bank outreach, hybrid meeting equipment connecting agricultural organizations Completed

East Nippising/Parry Sound Wheel-Tow Equipment

A collaborative initiative to increase access and transportation safety of a cooperatively owned over-seeder. Impacts include improved crops, economic and environmental benefits, Completed

Essex Road Safety Campaign - Pass Slowly stickers

Distributed highly visible stickers for farm equipment to remind fellow drivers to only 'pass when safe'Completed

Frontenac From Trail to Farm

Trail Signs for farm stewardship awareness, hybrid meeting equipment connecting the farm community Completed

Grenville Connecting community

Strategically placed signs to describe growing crops and their many uses to the public, sponsored a digital local food directory, coordinated equipment for hosting hybrid meetings Completed

Halton Road Safety for Near-Urban Farm Traffic

Road Safety signs on farms, dash cam to work with local policing units Completed

Huron Field Crop Awareness Signs

Strategically placed signs to describe growing crops and their many uses to the public Completed

Kent Emergency CPR & First Aid Training for farm community

Offered a series of well-attended Emergency CPR & First Aid Training to update rural and farm community members. Completed

Lambton Helipad for Emergency Response

Contribution to helipad for local hospital, advancing farm & community health and safety Completed

Manitoulin Herd it Here' Farm and Food Promotion

Created a promotional video and promotional materials to tell the farm story at events and fairs across the region Completed

Muskoka Food Bank collaboration

Supporting local food banks to replenish supplies featuring local and in-season foods.Completed

Northumberland Migrant worker BBQ

Organized a summer social and BBQ to celebrate and thank Northumberland's community of essential, temporary foreign farm workers.Completed

Peterborough Field Crop Awareness Signs

Strategically placed signs to describe growing crops and their many uses to the public Completed

Russell Pass When Safe sticker program

Distributed highly visible stickers for farm equipment to remind fellow drivers to only 'pass when safe'Completed

Temiskaming Bicycle racks on trail system

Commissioned custom-made bicycle racks on local bicycle trails, supporting physical activity and promoting local agriculture.Completed

Glengarrry Pass When Safe sticker program

Distributed highly visible stickers for farm equipment to remind fellow drivers to only 'pass when safe'Completed

Stormont Field Crop Awareness Signs

Strategically placed signs to describe growing crops and their many uses to the public Completed

Renfrew Community Drive In Movie Night

Sponsored a community celebration of the farm and agriclture sector, with a farm-themed evening at the local drive in movie theatre Completed

Prince Edward Food Bank collaboration

Supporting local food banks to replenish supplies featuring local and in-season foods.Completed

Perth Real Dirt in the Classroom

Connecting with local school boards to distribute Farm and Food Care's 'Real Dirt on Farming' information packages to support food and farm education Completed

Elgin Virtual Agriculture Connections

Coordinated equipment to allow for hosting hybrid meetings across the farm community.Completed

Hastings Rural Emergency Response

Sponsored the placement of AED units for emergency response support at local community and park buildings.Completed

Lennox and Addington Slow Moving Vehicle sign program

Increased visibility of Slow Moving Vehicle signs in the non-farm community, for road safety for all. Supporting improvements to Lions Park venues that host meetings and events.Completed

Leeds Connecting community

Strategically placed signs to describe growing crops and their many uses to the public, sponsored a digital local food directory, coordinated equipment for hosting hybrid meetings

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