Agritourism Ontario has announced a partnership with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS), an Ontario based health and safety association.
Agritourism Ontario said in a release the collaboration is rooted in a shared commitment to fostering a safer environment in Ontario’s growing agritourism sector. WSPS and Agritourism Ontario said together, they aim to raise awareness, share resources, and address key safety challenges unique to farms that welcome the public.
“The agritourism industry blends hospitality with agriculture, creating unique safety considerations for both workers and visitors,” said Agritourism Ontario CEO Kevin Vallier. “By working with WSPS, we’re equipping our members with the tools and knowledge they need to create safer experiences for everyone on the farm.”
WSPS and Agritourism Ontario said they are committed to:
• Information and content sharing to promote safer agritourism workplaces
• Educating employers and their employees on effective health and safety strategies
• Event collaboration and resource distribution
WSPS President and CEO Jody Young said “As WSPS serves both the agriculture and services sectors, we are uniquely positioned to provide our expertise and support. This partnership allows us to engage directly with agritourism operators and help them to create safer environments for their staff, guests, and larger communities.”
Agritourism Ontario represents a diverse network of farm-based agritourism businesses across the province, advocating for the growth and sustainability of Ontario’s agri-food sector. The organization supports members through education, marketing, and policy development to ensure a vibrant and safe agritourism industry.
WSPS is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario’s workers and businesses. It serves more than 174,000 member firms and 4.2 million workers across the agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors.
