Project Description: Funds were used to pay for Emergency, CPR and First Aid course for OFA members (children and staff as well) and for the lunch on the day of the course.…
Community
Revive Fund – Huron Federation of Agriculture 2023
Project details: This is a public awareness campaign. We are distributing 2000 insulated grocery bags at 9 local grocery stores in the communities of Exeter, Clinton, Seaforth, Goderich, Wingham and Bayfield. Included…
Revive Fund – Renfrew Federation of Agriculture 2023
Project details: In the Know Training was held January 16, 2023 in Douglas, ON. This was a farmer targeted mental wellness training program. We had 15 attendees and 2 trainers on site…
Revive Fund – Lanark Federation of Agriculture 2023
Project details: More than 40 firefighters from Mississippi Mills, Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley, North Algona, Perth, Rideau Lakes, Russell, and South Frontenac received grain entrapment rescue training, which enabled them to respond…
Revive Fund – Kent Federation of Agriculture 2023
Project details: Purchased 2000 reflective “Pass Carefully” signs for farm equipment on the road. Promotional coverage – Used social media to share information about the stickers being available. Lasting and relevant impact…
Province provides a boost for meat processing sector
The recent announcement by the Ontario government of an investment into the province’s meat processing sector is welcome news for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). The funding, provided by the governments…
OFA recognizes improvements to the Temporary Foreign Worker program
OFA welcomes the announcement from Randy Boissonnault, Federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages launching the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program to streamline the…
OFA attends announcement for new biosecurity initiative
OFA was in attendance at Walker Farms in Aylmer earlier this week for the announcement of a new support program aimed at enhancing biosecurity and risk preparedness in the agri-food sector. The…
Provincial funding to protect Great Lakes includes support for agricultural projects
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture welcomes this week’s news of a $6 million investment by the provincial government into projects that will support the health of the Great Lakes. The funding is…
FED Talks – OFA Welcome video & Leadership on the Ground
The OFA Welcome video together with the Leadership on the Ground fact sheet depicts the role, responsibilities, and expectations for local federation board members. This serves as an initial summary and orientation for…