Some long awaited relief is on the way for Ontario livestock farmers with the promise of changes coming to the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (OWDCP). Predators are a constant threat to farm animals, especially cattle and sheep, and the current compensation process was an aggravation for Ontario farmers.
Commentaries
Read OFA’s weekly commentaries for our position and activities on the current issues and legislation impacting Ontario’s agriculture sector.
Catch up with OFA this fall show season
By Louis Roesch, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture September means show season for Ontario farmers and rural residents. While it’s busy on the farm, the agriculture industry makes time to attend events…
Where does Canada go from here in NAFTA negotiations?
By Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Canadian agriculture and our trading opportunities are in a very precarious position as trade negotiations between Mexico and the U.S. appear to be moving…
Local participation strengthens entire OFA organization
By Brent Royce, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The strength of any organization depends on the involvement of its members in providing guidance and participating at the grassroots level. For the Ontario…
Showcasing Ontario’s agri-food opportunities
By Pat Jilesen, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario is ripe with agri-food opportunities for farmers, food processors and entrepreneurs. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is a strong promoter of farming…
Three ways to keep Canada competitive
By Debra Pretty-Straathof, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture In a recent submission to the federal government, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) outlined a plan to ensure Canada’s competitiveness… through our agri-food…
Ontario farmers take proactive approach to phosphorus reduction
By Louis Roesch, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Farmers and community partners are taking action to keep waterways safe with a science-based approach. Four new on-farm test sites will be added this…
Water management more important with extreme weather
By Jackie Kelly-Pemberton, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture On any given day, farmers are talking about the weather. It dictates what we do across all seasons and dominates our thoughts and conversations…
New OFA community resource helps drive local economic development
By Brent Royce, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Every community across Ontario has dreamed up, created and carried out interesting programs and events to support their local agri-food sector. These local initiatives…
OFA outlines priorities to new provincial ministers
By Peggy Brekveld, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture As the new PC government sits at Queen’s Park for the first time, the Premier is expected to provide direction to each new…