GUELPH, ON [July 2, 2019] – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is excited to announce that Cathy Lennon has been hired as its new general manager. Cathy will take over the reins as general manager of OFA, following the retirement of Neil Currie on August 30, 2019. A long-time agricultural leader and advocate for the sector, Lennon brings more than 20 years of experience to lead Ontario’s largest general farm organization.
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Provincial budget delivers mixed bag for Ontario agriculture
GUELPH, ON [April 12, 2019] – Ontario’s agri-food sector received some promising news in the provincial government’s 2019 budget, delivered on April 11 by Finance Minister Vic Fedeli. The document – “Protecting What Matters Most” – included encouraging news about rural broadband and an accelerated capital cost allowance program, but lacked details on how rural Ontario will fare on investments for hospitals, schools and mental health care.
Government reversal protects Ontario farmland
GUELPH, ON [January 24, 2019] – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is encouraged by the provincial government’s decision to remove Schedule 10 from the proposed Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018.
OFA annual meeting focuses on creating greater prosperity in Ontario
GUELPH, ON [November 20, 2018] – Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) members from across the province met this week to discuss the agri-food sector’s potential for growth, vote for leadership of the…
OFA announces Proud to Farm photo contest winners
GUELPH, ON [November 20, 2018] – Ontario farmers shared their pride in their farms and the agri-food industry with more than 450 photos submitted as part of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture…
Three Ontario students awarded OFA education bursaries
GUELPH, ON [November 20, 2018] – Lauren Benoit, Tamara Hamilton and Megan Wright all received a special education bursary from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) yesterday at the organization’s annual meeting.…
OFA gives away Honda ATV as part of new partnership agreement
GUELPH, ON [November 19, 2018] – More than 3,600 OFA members were crossing their fingers to be the big winners in OFA’s Honda contest when winners were announced at OFA’s annual meeting…
OFA outlines opportunities to grow provincial economy through agri-food
GUELPH, ON [October 2, 2018] – Representatives of Ontario’s largest industry – agriculture and food – presented a plan to boost the provincial economy today at Queen’s Park. The Ontario Federation of…
OFA welcomes Ontario government’s plans to expand natural gas
GUELPH, ON [September 18, 2018] – Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced promising news for Ontario farmers, businesses and rural communities today with proposed new legislation that would expand access to natural gas…
Ontario farm groups pleased with Minister’s commitment to improve predation program
GUELPH, ON [September 10, 2018] – On behalf of their combined membership of 60,000 farmers, the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO), Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA),…