By Larry Davis Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Land use planning and the policies governing it are of keen interest to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and our farming members – primarily from the…
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By Drew Spoelstra Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario’s farmers are leaders in innovation and adaptation. This is evidenced not only in the way we embrace technology, but also the farm practices we use…
Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications The first semester is finally finished, and our second semester has started. Students are now in their new classes for a fresh start after exams. This semester, our food…
by Mark Reusser Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture ONTARIO — Pushing for sound public investments in rural Ontario is a priority for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). We know that investments in our…
Carley Milne-Servage Minister of Communications, NDDHS Exams are well underway, Wednesday, January 29 is the final official exam day. Thursday, January 30, is the exam reschedule day and a chance for any students to make…
By Peggy Brekveld, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Behind every agricultural policy decision, there are real people affected. Real farmers. Near the end of 2019, the provincial government announced critical changes to how processing…
CHESTERVILLE — From his loft outside the village, local commentator Tom Schoch expounds on the slowness of change, loose broccoli and the guilt associated with climate change. See video below.
Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications Today, Wednesday, January 15, there is a one-day strike. There are no classes for students in grades 9-12. The UCDSB has also decided not to proceed with the grade…
By Brent Royce Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Clean, safe drinking water is one of the most essential resources on a farm and in a home. Here in Ontario, we’re fortunate to have an ample…
By Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture A new year, and a new decade, is a great opportunity to reflect on where we have been and look ahead to the opportunities and challenges for…
Cannabis 101: CBD vs THC A column by Dr. Pierre Milot, PhD. It’s all about cannabinoids. Yesterday as my wife and I were having lunch with dear friends, I reiterated the offer I made to…
Cannabis 101: CBD vs THC A column by Dr. Pierre Milot, PhD. Hi everyone and welcome to my new column on Cannabis. Sometimes referred to as Dr. PierreCBD by fellow citizens and neighbours that know…
By Peggy Brekveld Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario’s agri-food industry is a powerhouse for the province and we’ve got room to grow – that’s the message the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) took…
by Teresa Van Raay Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture A recent survey of Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) members showed that 91 percent of respondents are having conversations about the future of their family farms….
By Jackie Kelly-Pemberton Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture For more than a year, Ontario’s beef industry has been in a state of uncertainty and duress. Depressed market prices, trade and market access barriers, a shortage…
