Want to help shape the future of Ontario agriculture? Consider a Zone Director position on the OFA’s provincial Board of Directors.
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is calling for nominations for Zone Director positions, opening June 1. With five zones up for election, this is an opportunity to represent your local farm community and make an impact on the agricultural industry province‑wide. Nominations close June 26.
About the Role
Strong farms need strong leadership.
OFA Directors play a key role in advocating on behalf of Ontario farm businesses at the provincial level. The role of a provincial Director offers the opportunity to influence policy development, advocate for Ontario’s agriculture and food industry through government relations and communications, engage with grassroots members and industry stakeholders on the key issues and priorities impacting the agri-food sector, provide input on the strategic planning process for the organization and work in collaboration with energetic and enthusiastic board members and staff to positively impact Ontario’s agriculture industry.
The following zones will be open for nominations:
- Zone 1: Essex, Kent
- Zone 8: Arnprior, Lanark, Ottawa, Renfrew
- Zone 11: Grenville, Frontenac, Dundas, Leeds
- Zone 12: Hastings, Lennox & Addington, Northumberland, Prince Edward
- Zone 15: Northern Ontario
Nominees must be OFA voting members who reside in the Zone.
If only one valid nomination is submitted from a Zone, that individual will be declared elected to the Board by acclamation. However, if two or more individuals are properly nominated and agree to allow their name to stand for election, there will be an election held.
OFA will accept an email from a nominator in place of a signature. The nominator email should include:
- First and last name of person being nominated
- OFA member number of the person being nominated
- Zone number
- First and last name of the nominator
- OFA member number of the nominator
All nominations should be sent to Cathy Lennon, General Manager by fax or by email marked CONFIDENTIAL. Confirmation of receipt of a nomination will be sent to the nominee.
Cathy Lennon
General Manager, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 519-821-8810
Nominations must be received by 4:30 p.m. on June 26, 2026, to be considered valid.
Click here to access the nomination form.
Serving as an OFA Director is an opportunity to represent Ontario farm businesses, connect with grassroots members, and help shape policy and priorities for the agri-food sector at the provincial level. It’s a commitment that has the potential to benefit you and the agri-food industry.
More Information
Learn more about what it means to be a Director on the OFA Board by reading the role description here.
For more information about the Zone Director position or the nomination process, please contact Kelly Alves at [email protected] or 519-821-8883 ext. 204.