With an election that essentially returned the status quo to Queen’s Park, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is looking forward to continuing to work with the provincial government and opposition Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) to build a stronger agriculture industry and rural Ontario.

Canada’s farms are increasingly sustainable and high tech and they’re modernizing rapidly to adapt to the changing world. The latest Census of Agriculture data released by Statistics Canada shows more widespread use of sustainable farming practices, higher rates of technology adoption and renewable energy production on-farm, and a rise in direct marketing to consumers.

Where our food comes from matters. Especially when that food comes from Ontario farms. Our food security relies on a strong agricultural sector that can get food from the farm to your dinner plate without the hassle of international travel, trade disputes or unforeseen events like a global pandemic shutting down cross-border travel.

According to the data presented in the 2016 Census of Agriculture from Statistics Canada, Ontario is losing an average of 175 acres of farmland to urban development every day.

Ontario farmers are doing their part to support Ukrainians who have been forced to flee their homeland, or are staying behind to defend it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…