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Information and resources on COVID-19 pandemic
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is closely monitoring updates and recommendations from government and public health officials. We understand that these are uncertain and challenging times…
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Ontario releases economic forecast and fiscal update
On March 25, the Ontario government released an economic forecast and fiscal update for the province in lieu of a budget. The province will be introducing a budget no later than November…
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Federal government announces cash flow assistance for Canadian farmers and agri-food businesses
On March 23, the federal government announced it was increasing the lending capacity of Farm Credit Canada, a federal crown corporation, by up to $5 billion to help farmers and food processors…
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Agricultural events cancelled or postponed
Updated as of April 1, 2020 Agricultural events across the country have been impacted by the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak with many venues, shows, conferences and meetings having to shut down, cancel…
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By-election underway for OFA members in Elgin–Oxford
OFA members in Elgin-Oxford will soon be voting for a new Zone 4 Director to represent their interests on the Board of Directors. Check your mailbox for an official letter from OFA…
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Official statement from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture regarding office closure
Due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is joining the many businesses, government offices and institutions that are standing united in a global shared battle against COVID-19…
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OFA publishes winter 2020 newsletter for MPs and MPPs
Learn more about the issues that matter to Ontario’s 38,000 farmers in OFA’s latest issue of From the Field. OFA’s quarterly newsletter is one of the ways we communicate directly with provincial policymakers…
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Register now – OFA hosting webinars on local food marketing platform
Join the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and Local Line for one of two webinars to learn more about Local Line and an exclusive offer for OFA members. The offer includes a…
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Apply for a seat on the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee
Help Protect Drinking Water We are looking for an interested, committed individual with relevant experience to fill a seat on the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee. There is a vacancy for…
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Notice of By-election for Zone 4 – Elgin & Oxford
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is soliciting nominations for the position of Zone 4 Director on the OFA Board of Directors. Nominations can be submitted between February 10 and February 24,…
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