The provincial government launched its new Rural Economic Development strategy this week, and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture is pleased to see many of its recommendations included in the document. The announcement…
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OFA and Farm Life succession workshops 2025
The OFA Financial Literacy and Farm Succession Planning Road Show, presented by Farm Life Financial, will provide education on financial strategies for farms and farmers, as well as succession planning tools to…
T3 Bare trust reporting – new exemption for farmers
Amidst tax complexities, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has extended relief for farmers in bare trust arrangements by exempting them from filing T3 Income Tax and Information Returns, including Schedule 15, for…
2024 OFA Annual General Meeting
Ontario agriculture – always in season November 26 & 27, 2024 Delta Toronto Airport Hotel & Convention Centre, 655 Dixon Road Register now Here are some highlights of what you can expect…
Local Snapshots
At the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), we believe strongly in supporting our members and in helping to promote agriculture and the important role it plays in our lives, our communities and…
Nominations for Director-at-Large open October 15
Every year leading up to OFA’s Annual General Meeting, the organization opens a nomination period for farm leaders across the province to put their name forward as a candidate to run for…
Revive Fund – Kawartha and Peterborough Federations of Agriculture 2024
Project Name: Ag Impact Study Project summary and highlights: A partnership between Kawartha and Peterborough County of Agriculture to update our Ag Impact Study that has not been updated for several years.…
Revive Fund – West Nipissing Sudbury East Federation of Agriculture 2024
Project Name: 911 Field Entrance Project Project summary and highlights: The West Nipissing Sudbury East Federation worked with local farmers and the municipalities of West Nipissing and French River to install 911…
Revive Fund – Wellington Federation of Agriculture 2024
Project Name: Agri-Food Systems Study Project summary and highlights: In 2023 the Wellington Federation of Agriculture completed an Agri-Food system study with the help of the Wilton Consulting Group at a cost…
Revive Fund – Thunder Bay Federation of Agriculture 2024
Project Name: Farming: Thriving behind the scenes Project summary and highlights: The Thunder Bay Federation of Agriculture hosted a conference and dinner for local members and small business owners with 4 key…