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OFA welcomes new Rural Economic Development strategy
The provincial government launched its new Rural Economic Development strategy this week, and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture is pleased to see many of its recommendations included in the document. The announcement…
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What farmers need to know: current status of proposed federal tax measures
Last update: 15 January 2025 Background On January 6, 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will be stepping down as prime minister once his party chooses a successor. Parliament is…
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Choose OFA as your Accredited Farm Organization of choice in 2025
January marks the beginning of membership renewal season for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). Through Farm Business Registration, farmers select a membership in one of Ontario’s three accredited farm organizations –…
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OFA and Farm Life succession workshops 2025
The OFA Financial Literacy and Farm Succession Planning Road Show, presented by Farm Life Financial, will provide education on financial strategies for farms and farmers, as well as succession planning tools to…
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Update: Potential implications for farmers of the Trudeau resignation on pending tax and other financial legislation
Last update: 7 January 2025 Background On January 6, 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will be stepping down as prime minister once his party chooses a successor. He has prorogued…
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A year in review: tax changes farmers need to know about
As we near the end of 2024, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) wants to ensure our members are up to date on key tax changes that have impacted farm businesses this…
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OFA’s Northern Caucus meets ahead of annual meeting
The Northern Caucus meeting, held at the Toronto Delta Airport Hotel before the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) Annual General Meeting, brought together Northern Caucus members to discuss pressing issues affecting Northern…
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A wide range of energy options for Ontario farm businesses
As part of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA)’s Farm Business Confidence survey earlier this year, OFA members identified energy has a top priority issue affecting their farm businesses. During the second…
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‘That’s interesting, tell me more’: Jeremy Miller brings branding expertise to OFA’s Annual General Meeting
It’s not about the business you’ve built, but the business you’re building – what’s next? This question hung in the air for much of Jeremy Miller’s keynote presentation at the 2024 Ontario…
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Experts talk about how to give a great municipal delegation presentation
How can you make sure your voice is heard with your local government? How can you spur action within the municipality? Those were the overlying questions during the panel session, “Turning Advocacy…
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