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1. Support Bill C-280 and Ontario’s fresh produce sector

   In June, OFVGA was pleased to see Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, introduced by Member of Parliament Scot Davidson in the House of Commons. This important…

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2. OFA unveils zone election results

   This year, OFA members had the opportunity to participate in the election of a Zone Director to represent their local interests in Zones 10 and 15. With the wrap-up of the voting…

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3. OFA regional meeting season underway across Ontario

   Regional meeting season has officially kicked-off across Ontario. These locally hosted Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) meetings offer the opportunity for members to get involved and engaged in matters that directly impact…

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4. OFA hosts first board tour in two years

   This week the OFA Board of Directors congregated in the Niagara Region for the monthly board meeting. Prior to the two-day meeting, OFA staff coordinated a tour through the region. The first…

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5. Vote for the next Zone 15 Director to represent your local interests

   This year, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) members have the opportunity to elect a new Zone Director to represent their local interests in the northern Ontario region of Algoma, Cochrane, Dryden, Kenora,…

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6. Vote for the next Zone 10 Director to represent your local interests

   As an active OFA member, you are eligible to participate in the OFA Zone Election underway right now in your area. All members in Zone 10 should have received a voter information…

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7. OFA returns to in person Policy Advisory Council meeting

   The Policy Advisory Council (PAC) met this week for the first in person meeting since 2019. Policy Advisory Council (PAC) is an elected body of grassroots members that meet approximately four times…

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8. Deadline extended for members to give feedback on fertilizer emission reduction

   OFA developed and launched survey to gather input on the new fertilizer emission reduction. The Canadian government has set a national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer use by 30%…

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9. Get your #TongsUpOnt for Food Day Canada

   The countdown is on for this year’s #FoodDayCanada. On July 30, 2022 show your love for Canadian farmers, ranchers, fisheries, processors, and every link of the agri-food supply chain by filling your…

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10. WSPS and OFA continue building partnership to promote agricultural safety

    OFA is happy to announce the continued partnership with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) through the renewal of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). This partnership is driven in the interest of…

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