GUELPH, ON [June 29, 2018] – With the announcement of Doug Ford’s new provincial cabinet today, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is anxious to get down to work with all new ministers…
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OFA ready to distribute economic development with new PC government
GUELPH, ON [June 8, 2018] – OFA congratulates Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative party on forming the next government in Ontario. “We look forward to getting to know new MPPs across…
WSPS and OFA working together to grow farm safety awareness
MISSISSAUGA, ON [May 29, 2018] – Building on their shared values and a relationship forged over many years, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) have…
OFA says ‘game on’ for making agri-food and rural matter in 2018 election
GUELPH, ON [May 9, 2018] – As candidates officially kick off their campaigns for the June 7 election, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is reinforcing the fact that agriculture and rural…
Consultation and collaboration set new soil strategy up for success
GUELPH, ON [April 24, 2018] – A new provincial soil strategy will preserve soil health and guide conservation activities for more than a decade. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) welcomes the…
Natural gas grant projects a first step for rural Ontario
GUELPH, ON [April 5, 2018] – The Ontario government’s announcement of 11 new projects to expand natural gas in Ontario to rural, northern and First Nations communities is welcome news to the…
OFA hosts joint Queen’s Park event on economic development priorities
GUELPH, ON [February 21, 2018] – Four provincial organizations shared their voices at Queen’s Park today to strengthen the message to all political candidates that investments in rural communities offer benefits to…
OFA adds succession planning to member Benefit Program
GUELPH, ON [January 22, 2018] – Farm Life Financial Planning Group (Farm Life) is the newest Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) benefit partner and offers a new farm management service to members…
Farm Business Registration fee increasing in 2018
GUELPH, ON [December 1, 2017] – A Farm Business Registration (FBR) fee increase has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, effective January 1, 2018. The annual fee will increase by $30 to $225 plus HST.
New food literacy study to guide future resource development
GUELPH, ON [November 30, 2017] – Messages and the medium must change to improve food literacy among future consumers, according to a new study released today by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA).…