The OFA is led by farmers who have decided to commit their time for the betterment of the farming sector in our province – whether that’s locally as a grassroots member, at the county or regional level as a director or executive member, or provincially as a board director.

As farmers, we often like to say that every day is Earth Day on the farm, and while that sounds a bit cliched, it actually is very true. That’s because in raising livestock and growing crops of all kinds, farmers work very directly with the soil, the air, and the water every single day.

Ontario food and farming is a very diverse sector. We grow, raise and produce more than 200 different farm and food commodities and products right here at home – yet many Ontarians don’t really have a good understanding of how our food gets to the grocery store.

We’re in the midst of our second election campaign of 2025 and like all elections, it’s a perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on the importance of agriculture to our communities, our economy and our country.

Planning for the future of a farm business is important. Whether the ultimate outcome involves a transition to next-generation family members or to a new owner altogether, the process of transition or succession planning is one that takes careful thought and effort from both the incoming and outgoing owners.

Staying safe at work is always important. That’s especially true on Ontario’s farms, which aren’t just a workplace, it’s also where those of us who farm live and raise our families.

Farm leaders from across Canada recently gathered in Ottawa for the annual conference of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA). It’s an opportunity for farmers, industry stakeholders and government officials to discuss key issues impacting Canadian agriculture and setting the organization’s priorities for the year to come.

This Saturday is International Women’s Day – a perfect opportunity to honour an often-overlooked force in Canadian food and farming.

The deadline for membership renewal in the Ontario Federation of Agriculture is quickly approaching. There are several ways that farmers, farm businesses and agricultural organizations can hold a membership in the OFA, which is the leading advocate and strongest voice for Ontario’s farmers.

Ontario’s election campaign continues in full swing and candidates across the province are hearing from voters about the issues that matter to them. In communities and municipalities outside of our urban areas, those issues more often than not focus on the critical need for investments into rural infrastructure.