During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is closely monitoring updates and recommendations from government and public health officials. We understand that these are uncertain and challenging times…
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Ontario releases economic forecast and fiscal update
On March 25, the Ontario government released an economic forecast and fiscal update for the province in lieu of a budget. The province will be introducing a budget no later than November…
Federal government announces cash flow assistance for Canadian farmers and agri-food businesses
On March 23, the federal government announced it was increasing the lending capacity of Farm Credit Canada, a federal crown corporation, by up to $5 billion to help farmers and food processors…
Agricultural events cancelled or postponed
Updated as of April 3, 2020 Agricultural events across the country have been impacted by the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak with many venues, shows, conferences and meetings having to shut down, cancel…
Official statement from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture regarding office closure
Due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is joining the many businesses, government offices and institutions that are standing united in a global shared battle against COVID-19…
Register now – OFA hosting webinars on local food marketing platform
Join the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and Local Line for one of two webinars to learn more about Local Line and an exclusive offer for OFA members. The offer includes a…
Apply for a seat on the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee
Help Protect Drinking Water We are looking for an interested, committed individual with relevant experience to fill a seat on the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee. There is a vacancy for…
Notice of By-election for Zone 4 – Elgin & Oxford
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is soliciting nominations for the position of Zone 4 Director on the OFA Board of Directors. Nominations can be submitted between February 10 and February 24,…
Raise a fork to Canadian farming and food on #CdnAgDay
Take the time to celebrate Canadian agriculture and food on February 11, and take pride in the contributions we make to the economy. In Ontario, the agri-food sector is a powerhouse contributing…
Celebrate Food Freedom Day on February 8th
This year, Food Freedom Day in Canada is February 8, 2020. Food Freedom Day, which was coined and calculated by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), marks the date the average Canadian…