Ontario farmers are doing their part to support Ukrainians who have been forced to flee their homeland, or are staying behind to defend it.
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Ontario farmers raise concerns about global food supply
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is threatening to jeopardize the global food supply chain, a risk that could impact the 2022 crop season, drive up prices in the short term and lead to widespread famine in at-risk regions by next year, warn Ontario farmers.
Hearing the voice of Ontario farmers
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is pleased to work with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to ensure an agricultural voice is part of the province’s Conservation Authorities.
OFA releases statement on freedom protests
The tractor rallies that are currently targeting Queen’s Park and local MPP and MP offices are not organized by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
Local food is key to a healthy diet
It’s right about this time that all those aspirational New Year’s resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle start to fall by the wayside. But that also makes this the ideal time to buckle down and re-dedicate yourself to more thoughtful and smarter eating habits. Central to helping you accomplish that is making local foods a big part of your plate.
Support line for farmer wellness now live
Counsellors available 24/7 in French and English GUELPH, ON [January 1, 2022] — A telehealth line to provide mental wellness support to all Ontario farmers and farm families is now live. Through…
OFA applauds government of Ontario program to promote made-in-Ontario food
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is excited to see the Ontario government invest $1 million annually to promote locally grown food.
An all-Ontario holiday feast
Typically a big spread, perhaps with family and friends gathered about, it is an indulgent capper to a celebration that is weeks — if not months — in the making. But falling where it does on the calendar — after the first day of winter and well into the cold days of the Canadian year, it may seem like a challenge to get local food into the feast.
OFA highlights initiatives and priorities aimed at connecting with Ontarians during 2021 virtual annual meeting
More than 220 delegates from 50 local federations and 12 commodity organizations representing the grassroots voice of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) attended the organization’s 2021 Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM).
OFA board of directors acclaim Peggy Brekveld and Executive to lead organization for another year
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) Board of Directors gave Peggy Brekveld and the entire Executive Committee a vote of confidence as the leadership group was re-elected for a second consecutive term.