The leadership of Ontario’s agricultural organizations named below are pleased to find common ground with the Ontario government in respect to protecting farmland under the proposed Provincial Planning Statement, with thanks to Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark, for their willingness to meet with farmers on this issue, better understand our position and work together to find a resolution on this matter.
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Farmers and farm organizations are speaking up to protect Ontario’s farmland for farming
GUELPH, ON — The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O), Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), and the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO), along with numerous commodity and agricultural organizations are united in their opposition to Bill 97 and the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement.
Joint Statement from Ontario’s Farm Leaders on Bill 97 and Proposed Provincial Planning Statement
The leadership of Ontario’s agricultural organizations, named below, are united in asking the Ontario government to take pause on its recently released Proposed Provincial Planning Statement and newly proposed Bill 97.
Kick start local food season with the Easter feast
GUELPH, ON [April 6, 2023] – Falling shortly after the arrival of spring and near the beginning of Ontario’s growing season, the Easter feast is a great opportunity to kick start a season of eating locally grown foods.
Ontario farmers welcome federal budget announcements
This week’s federal budget contained several good news announcements for Ontario farmers dealing with rising costs and other challenges impacting the competitiveness of the agriculture sector.
The government’s agri-food focused budget items included new funding for interest-free cash advances for farmers; a top up of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund for farmers in Eastern Canada; reduced escalator tax increases on wines, craft beer and ciders, and spirits; support for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) preparedness; and the establishment of a Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund.
Government investments support resilience of Ontario’s food system. Ontario’s farmers applaud new funding for veterinary education, soil health
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) welcomes new steps the provincial government is taking to ensure the ongoing resilience of Ontario’s food production system through its announcement of new funding for expanded veterinary training and an agricultural soil health and conservation strategy in yesterday’s provincial budget.
Keith Currie announced as new President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) will be moving forward with a new leader at the helm of the organization for the next two years as Keith Currie was acclaimed as the new President of CFA at the organization’s 2023 Annual General Meeting.
Keep those New Year’s resolutions with Ontario meat and produce
GUELPH, ON [January 17, 2023] – The turning of the calendar to a new year is often accompanied by a pledge to live a healthier and more active lifestyle.
OFA welcomes opportunity to work with federal government on resolution to fertilizer tariffs
GUELPH, ON [December 16, 2022] – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) looks forward to continuing work with the Canadian government to find a fair resolution to tariffs that have been applied to fertilizer imported from Russia.
Locally source this year’s holiday feast From Ontario farms
GUELPH, ON [December 14, 2022] – There’s no denying that a home-cooked meal tastes better when the ingredients come from your own backyard.