Land use planning issues were front and centre at the latest meeting of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s Policy Advisory Council (PAC). Agricultural impact assessments (AIAs), rural land designations, and the growing…
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Find a collection event to safely dispose of unwanted pesticides and medications
Farmers in Ontario will soon be able to safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock and equine medications through Cleanfarms’ free collection program, with the next round of collection events…
OFA supports new improvements to AgriStability program, offering higher payouts and caps to support farmers
Federal, provincial, and territorial agriculture ministers have agreed on significant enhancements to the AgriStability program’s support for farmers. Starting with the upcoming program year, AgriStability will cover a greater share of farmers’…
Understanding carbon credits with new OFA resource
Carbon credits are a complex topic that is still in its infancy and the OFA has just released a new resource designed to give farmers a carbon credit starting point. A system…
OFA advocacy delivers: ROD Program funding doubled for rural Ontario
Great news for rural communities – and a win for OFA advocacy efforts. The Ontario government recently announced it is doubling annual funding for the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program to $10…
A Seat at the Table: OFA represents agriculture at the 2025 Ontario Biodiversity Summit
On May 21st and 22nd, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) was proud to represent Ontario’s agri-food sector at the 2025 Ontario Biodiversity Summit: Our Turning Point in Nature, held in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong. This…
Ontario Federation of Agriculture support provincial budget measures benefiting farmers and rural communities
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is welcoming several measures announced in the 2025 provincial budget that will support farmers and rural communities, such as the Risk Management Program (RMP) and investments into…
OFA president Drew Spoelstra awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
In early May, Drew Spoelstra, President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal by Donna Skelly, Ontario Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, in recognition…
Approvals and permits for agriculture
As you prepare for the season ahead, now is a good time to consider what activities on your farm may require approvals or permits – particularly considering recent changes to municipal planning…
Mounting pressure on farmland losses raise flags for agricultural agvocates
This op-ed article appeared in Farmtario and the Western Producer during the week of April 7th. As Canadians prepare to vote in the federal election, it is important that we hold our…