What an incredible 2nd day at the 2022 OFA AGM! We had many productive conversations, questions, workshops, a great locally sourced lunch and are gearing up for our Harvest Celebration this evening.…
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OFA presents to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Bill 23
On Wednesday, November 16, OFA President Peggy Brekveld presented to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy regarding the impacts of Bill 23 on farmland. The message that was delivered…
OFA announces Director-at-Large nomination results
Following the conclusion of the nomination period for the Director-at-Large position that was scheduled to be up for election at the 2022 Annual General Meeting, we are pleased to announce that we…
OFA speaks in favour of Bill C-234 at Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food
Last week, OFA President Peggy Brekveld travelled to Ottawa to meet with federal elected officials and to address members of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food and industry stakeholders regarding…
OFA presents to Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee on global food security
Watch and listen to Peggy Brekveld, OFA President address federal leaders earlier this week in a presentation to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food regarding Canada’s role in global food…
Ontario government announces financial support for agri-food workplace protection
To help farmers and other agri‐food businesses guard against the spread of COVID‐19 in the workplace and protect employee health and safety, Ontario is continuing to provide financial assistance through the Enhanced…
Essex County Federation produces harvest season road safety video
The Essex County Federation of Agriculture, ADM Windsor, Corteva Canada and Essex Grain Farmers of Ontario have collaborated to produce a campaign through Bell Media and Fields to Forks about the importance…
Celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week at one of our Source Local events
Throughout 2022, a partnership between the OFA and Farm & Food Care Ontario has resulted in a pilot program called Source Local funding events and activities across Ontario. 17 local federations received…
Support Bill C-280 and Ontario’s fresh produce sector
In June, OFVGA was pleased to see Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, introduced by Member of Parliament Scot Davidson in the House of Commons. This important…
OFA hosts first board tour in two years
This week the OFA Board of Directors congregated in the Niagara Region for the monthly board meeting. Prior to the two-day meeting, OFA staff coordinated a tour through the region. The first…