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OFA announces update on zone director elections
Zone 1 Election (Essex and Kent)
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OFA partners with General Motors Canada to offer exclusive fleet vehicle discounts to OFA members. OFA members in the market for a new vehicle can take advantage of discounts on the purchase of select new 2025 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac fleet vehicles.
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OFA announces update on zone director elections
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s annual nomination period for regional director positions has closed, and we’re pleased to share an update. This year, nominations were accepted for the following zones: Zone 1…
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Discover Ontario agricultural products and support local businesses
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Six by Sixteen
Getting young people in the kitchen.
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Home Grown
Protecting Ontario's farmland
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Upcoming Events
OFA Regional Meeting 2026 – Perth
The OFA Regional Meeting for members in the Perth region will be hosted on August 5, 2026, at 7 P.M. at the Mitchell Golf Club, 81 Frances Street, Mitchell.
OFA Regional Meeting 2026 – Prince Edward
The OFA Regional Meeting for members in the Prince Edward region will be hosted on August 13, 2026, at 7:30 P.M. at The County Farm Centre, Boardroom, 38 Cold Storage Road, Picton.
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OFA members get exclusive banking benefits through @Scotiabank!
Enjoy preferred rates including 15% off monthly ScotiaOne™ plan fees, 0.25% discounts on approved credit products, fee waivers & more financial perks tailored for farm businesses.
Bring your OFA card to your
📊 Strong advocacy starts with strong data. The 2026 Census of Agriculture helps shape the future of farming by providing insights that guide policy, research, infrastructure, and programs supporting Canadian farmers and rural communities.
🌾 By participating, farmers help
🌱 Investing in the future of agriculture means investing in the next generation.
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s 2026 Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. OFA will be awarding a minimum of 11 scholarships available for students pursuing careers in
Interested in the future of agriculture and sustainable energy?
@HydroOne is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a post-secondary student studying fields such as agricultural engineering, electrical engineering, renewable energy, energy management, or environmental sciences with a
Planning your next getaway? 🌴
OFA members can save up to 50% on hotels, car rentals and attractions with the OFA Travel Discount Program.
Book by Sept. 30, 2026, and you'll be entered for a chance to WIN your trip back!
Learn more: http://ofa.on.ca/benefit/travel
🔥When it comes to wildfires, your animals need a plan too.
If you have livestock or farm animals:
✅ Plan evacuation routes & a safe destination.
✅ Keep trailers & equipment ready.
✅ Clear dry vegetation & combustible materials around barns.
✅ Have feed, water, medications &
GUELPH, ON [July 16, 2026] – Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) members in southwestern and eastern Ontario will be voting in an election to choose their representatives on OFA’s provincial board of directors.
Elections will be held in Zone 1, representing Kent and Essex
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🔥 Wildfire smoke can affect your health, even if the fire is far away. Protect yourself & workers by checking the air quality, adjusting your work and watching for signs of smoke exposure.
Learn more:
🔗 Air Quality Ontario ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hhorap
🔗 6 ways to protect
This week, OFA Director, Maaike Campbell @BirnamPork, was featured on Strathroy Today! 🌾 She shared what it's like to run a family farm, talked about the organizations she's involved with, and helped educate the public about modern farming and the care Ontario farmers provide to
When wildfire threatens your farm, every minute counts. The safest choice is to prepare before conditions become dangerous.
✔️ Protect people first.
✔️ Move livestock early.
✔️ Have multiple evacuation routes planned.
✔️ Keep trailers and equipment ready.
✔️ ID your livestock &
