By Bruce Buttar, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture One year ago, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) unveiled a plan to promote rural economic growth in the province with its Producing Prosperity…
Commentaries
Read OFA’s weekly commentaries for our position and activities on the current issues and legislation impacting Ontario’s agriculture sector.
Assessing options for high-DON corn
By Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture As Ontario’s fall harvest continues, corn quality and the threat of moulds and mycotoxins have become a serious concern across the province. Elevated levels…
New legislation offers balanced approach to Ontario workplaces
By Brent Royce, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The recent introduction of Bill 47 – Making Ontario Open for Business Act in the Ontario legislature provides some regulatory relief for farmers, employers…
Keep agriculture on the minds of your municipal leaders
By Crispin Colvin, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario went to the polls for the second time this year with the municipal elections on October 22. While municipal politics may not be…
Road safety is a shared responsibility
By Debra Pretty-Straathof, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Safety must be a top priority on and off the farm – especially now as farmers head out on the roads with equipment during…
The next federal budget must step up to foster agri-food growth
By Mark Wales, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Every year, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has the opportunity to make a formal presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance, in advance…
The new trade agreement – necessary but damaging
By Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Most Canadians and business sectors are relieved that a new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has been drafted. Canadian markets in agriculture, automobiles and services…
OFA sends policy opportunities to key provincial ministries
By Mark Reusser, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Over the past few weeks, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) delivered 13 priority letters to several provincial ministries outlining the key issues…
Let’s keep agricultural issues on the municipal election agenda
By Larry Davis, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture From international trade talks to provincial and federal government issues, the agri-food sector finds itself in the spotlight – and not always in a…
OFA encouraged by promised changes to predator program
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.