The OFA board is proposing to change its Policy Advisory Council to a policy forum which will change how the board hears from its members outside of the annual meeting. […] Read more
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OFA’s proposal to remove Policy Advisory Council tabled to 2024
OFA recognizes five young leaders at annual convention
Five young people currently pursuing future careers in agriculture have each won a bursary of $2,000 from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). The undergraduate, postgraduate and apprenticeship awards were […] Read more
Understanding the Underused Housing Tax
Many farm partnerships and corporations are obligated to file this new return, even if they don’t owe
The government’s Canadian Underused Housing Tax (UHT) Act could impact 2022 farm taxes. “The intent is to impose an annual one per cent tax on vacant or underused housing in […] Read more
Farmland preservation, strong rural communities top OFA priority list for 2023
The start of a new year is often a time for resolution and goal setting. Whether that goal is to walk more steps each day, grow a better tomato or […] Read more
OFA welcomes opportunity to work with federal government on resolution to fertilizer tariffs
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) said in a news release Dec. 16 that it looks forward to continuing work with the Canadian government to find a fair resolution to […] Read more
Ontario farmers gather once again post-pandemic
OFA annual meeting held in new host city and offered grassroots discussions
Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) president and Thunder Bay-area dairy farmer Peggy Brekveld was re-elected to a third one-year term at the organization’s recent annual meeting. The meeting, held for […] Read more
Ontario government’s Bill 23 accelerates concern about loss of farmland
More Homes Built Faster Act will allow new house builds on protected lands
After four years of rolling back protective Greenbelt legislation, the Ontario government’s More Homes Built Faster Act is opening acres for urban development. The Greenbelt was established in 2005 to […] Read more
OFA encouraging voters to ask municipal candidates about farmland preservation
Municipal elections set for Oct. 24
Municipal decisions play a critical role in preserving farmland. With municipal elections rapidly approaching, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) encourages agri-food producers to ask hard questions at debates before […] Read more
Home Grown marks one-year anniversary
OFA's campaign champions the protection of agricultural land
The Home Grown campaign underscores one unalienable truth – you cannot farm without farmland, said Peggy Brekveld. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) advocacy and awareness campaign is now one […] Read more
OFA to focus on connecting with Ontarians in 2022
New pilot project will complement existing public outreach initiatives
The leadership of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) was re-elected by the Board of Directors for a second consecutive term at its annual general meeting Nov. 22. This is […] Read more