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County federations host medical student tours during Rural Medicine Discovery Week
For more than 18 years now, the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture (BCFA) has had the opportunity to tour first year medical students around Bruce County. In recent years, the medical students…
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Webinar - Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) - June 2026
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) will be conducting an education and inspection campaign for the agriculture sector until March 31, 2027. To help you prepare, WSPS is offering a free, interactive, 90-minute webinar, co-hosted by MLITSD, on April 9, 2026. It will provide you with an overview of the campaign, including information on what to expect during an inspection, employer obligations, measures that can be taken, and resources available to assist with compliance.
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Right now, how people make decisions is shifting. Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring how these broader dynamics influence confidence across society, including Canada’s food system.
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Ontario farmers are urging the federal government to pause the proposed Alto high-speed rail project, warning it could have permanent impacts on some of Canada’s most productive farmland.
"This is bigger than a rail line. Once prime farmland is lost, we cannot replace it so
Join Farm & Food Care Ontario for Breakfast on the Farm – Binbrook at Roy-A-Lea Farms this Saturday June 13, 2026 for a fun, family-friendly day on the farm!
🎟️ $5 per adult | Kids attend free
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with local farmers and experience
🌾 Ontario agriculture contributes over $51B annually and supports about 10% of the province’s jobs. Yet farmers make up less than 2% of the population.
That’s why strong farmer representation matters.
As OFA zone director elections approach, now is the time to consider
This is a great opportunity for youth to learn about safe, responsible riding. With school coming to an end soon and more kids around the farm, this is the perfect time to educate them on proper riding practices #FarmSafetyEveryday
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OFA members get 10% off year-round @MarksComm on regularly priced items. Show your OFA membership card + Mark’s discount card at purchase.
For more info 👉 http://ofa.on.ca/benefit/marks-commercial
Local Food Week may be coming to a close, but the pride Ontario farmers carry with them never stops.
To every farmer, every farm family, and every member of our OFA community — thank you. Thank you for feeding this province, for the commitment you bring every day to feeding the
Through the OFA Scholarship Program, three undergraduate students will each receive a $2,000 scholarship to help support their educational journey and future careers connected to Ontario agriculture.
🗓️ Deadline: August 31, 2026
Learn more, apply and view all scholarship
All week, we’ve been sharing the stories of Ontario farmers. Now we want to hear yours!
What's your connection to #ontag? Are you a farmer, a farm family member, an agri-food worker, or just someone who loves local food? Drop a comment and tell us what Ontario agriculture means
Employers — do you have workers spending time outdoors?
Tick-borne diseases are a real workplace hazard, and training your team doesn't have to be complicated.
OFA's FREE Tick Talk Tailgate is a 15-min training session built for you to run with your team. It includes helpful
This World Environment Day, we emphasize the importance of preserving Ontario's farmland to ensure our farmers can continue to fill plates worldwide for generations to come.
Did you know Ontario loses thousands of acres of farmland every year to development? This trend is
