The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is adding two new and one returning director to its board table following elections in three of its zones. Larry Davis of Burford was re-elected […] Read more
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Ontario Federation of Agriculture announces director election results
New trail signage connects Ontarians to food and farming
As Ontarians embrace more time outdoors, recreational trails have become increasingly popular places to hike, bike, ski or snowmobile. Many of these trails run through farmland or active agricultural areas […] Read more
Agriculture must be part of interprovincial trade barrier discussions: OFA Viewpoint
Tariffs and trade are front and centre these days from dominating news headlines and influencing election discussions to figuring prominently in government, business, organizational and even personal decisions nation-wide. Our […] Read more
![Pictured from left to right: Zone 6 Director Crispin Colvin, Zone 14 Director Vanessa Renaud, Zone 9 Director Mark Reusser, Mary Brander, Bobby Robinson, Kyla Lewis, and Alaina MacDonald at the OFA annual general meeting in Toronto on Nov. 26, 2024. [Not pictured: Kaylee Wells].](https://static.farmtario.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/26215233/7937BC92-CFBB-47F5-A147-920943E02059-660x420.jpeg)
Young leaders recognized by Ontario Federation of Agriculture
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture awarded five young people pursuing careers in agriculture each with a $2000 bursary. The undergraduate, postgraduate and apprenticeship awards were presented at the OFA’s annual […] Read more
We must protect farmland for the sake of future generations
Ontario farmers know better than most that this province is home to some of Canada’s richest and most fertile farmland. It’s where we grow food and feed for people and […] Read more
Survey shows Ontario farmers confident in future
Rising energy and input costs, and tax burden identified as concerns in OFA survey
Despite concerns about inflation, high interest rates, tax increases and geopolitical conflicts, the majority of Ontario farmers remain optimistic for the future. In its first ever business confidence survey, the […] Read more
Ontario Federation of Agriculture invests in local initiatives
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) announced it is making an additional contribution of over $100,000 into its Revive Fund for 2024. The Revive Fund provides matching funding to help […] Read more
New funding program to promote Ontario farmers, farmers’ markets
A new cost-share funding program has been launched to support marketing projects promoting Ontario farmers at farmers’ markets across the province. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is contributing $50,000 […] Read more
Three tax filing changes farmers should know about
Tax season is coming up and while it’s always important to stay on top of deadlines and new rules, there are changes to three specific federal tax filing requirements that […] Read more
Agriculture’s importance to rural economic development highlighted at ROMA event
Drew Spoelstra was pleasantly surprised by the agriculture sector’s recognition at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) annual conference held earlier this week. “(There’s) recognition that agriculture is a huge […] Read more