Statistics Canada to release the Census in May OFA encourages all members to take the time to complete the 2021 Census of Agriculture that will be released by Statistics Canada in May.…

On Wednesday, March 24 the Ontario government announced its 2021 budget. OFA was thrilled to see an additional investment of $2.8 billion in funding for broadband expansion, as well as a commitment…

A key highlight of the Ontario government’s 2021 budget was the announcement that property assessments under the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) will be frozen again in 2022. In last year’s budget,…

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is offering three bursaries in the amount of $2,000 per recipient. The bursaries are available for students of OFA families who are entering or currently pursuing…

Safety on the farm is important every day of the year. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is celebrating Canadian Agricultural Safety Week from March 14 – March 20, 2021. CASA has…

It is estimated that approximately 40% of farmland in Ontario is rented, but many are unaware of the conditions landlords impose in their rental agreements and the impact this could have on…

The new Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act (formerly Bill 156) has provided us with an opportunity to engage our local OPP detachments on the issue of trespass and how the…

Ontario farmers will have more time to complete and submit their 2021 Farm Business Registration (FBR). Agricorp officially extended the FBR deadline to help alleviate stress and pressure caused by COVID-19 and…

OFA is pleased that Bill C-206, which was introduced by MP Philip Lawrence, has passed its second reading on February 24, 2021. This Bill would amend the current wording in the Greenhouse…

This year, February 9, 2021, was selected by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture to represent the day that the average Canadian citizen will have earned enough income to pay for their grocery…