By Mark Reusser, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario is a vast province, but only about 5% of the total land base is capable of supporting agricultural activities. Farmland preservation is…
Commentaries
Read OFA’s weekly commentaries for our position and activities on the current issues and legislation impacting Ontario’s agriculture sector.
OFA members weigh in on PAC discussion issues
By Crispin Colvin, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Regular grassroots input from Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) members guides the direction of many of our organization’s priorities and policies, and most importantly…
2018 provincial budget highlights for ag and rural
By Drew Spoelstra, Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The 2018 Ontario provincial budget was met with criticism and speculation on how voters will react to spending that offers something for nearly…
Rural Ontario doesn’t measure up according to GTA residents
By Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture With the provincial budget announcement expected next week, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) reminds government and all Ontarians in the lead up to…
Celebrate World Water Day in Ontario
By Louis Roesch, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture March 22 is World Water Day. Designated by the United Nations, the day is about focusing attention on the importance of water in our…
OFA members: tell us what matters to you
By Brent Royce, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture As the leading advocate for farmers in our province, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) relies on regular grassroots member feedback to make sure…
Succession planning services for sustainable farms
By Jackie Kelly-Pemberton, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture It can be tough for any farm family to sit down and start a discussion about succession planning. This is something I’ve had firsthand…
OFA lays out a path to prosperity at Queen’s Park
By Drew Spoelstra, Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture In a show of strength for Ontario’s agri-food sector and rural communities, four provincial organizations came together at Queen’s Park to demonstrate how…
Rural Ontario needs dedicated infrastructure support
By Steve Brackenridge, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Investments in infrastructure in our rural communities support their long-term sustainability that, in turn, supports our farm businesses. Because of this, the Ontario Federation…
Celebrate agriculture’s opportunities on Canada’s Agriculture Day
By Debra Pretty-Straathof, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Once a year our farm sector receives a special day designated as Canada’s Agriculture Day. This year’s event is on February 13, and it’s…