| Premium rates set for RMP livestock plans - Monday, February 20, 2012 |
| How can OFA reduce red tape for you? - Monday, February 20, 2012Ontario farmers have identified regulatory burdens as a major obstacle to the success of farming and agri-food businesses. read more ... |
| Food Freedom Day – it’s not just another meal - Friday, February 10, 2012Few Canadians give their daily food a lot of thought, that’s why on Sunday February 12, Food Freedom Day provides us with the perfect occasion to celebrate what we eat and the farmers who produce our food. read more ... |
| OFA Commentary - Keeping watch over Canada's economic outlook - Monday, January 09, 2012I recently attended an event where a panel of chief economists from Canada's top five banks presented their views of Canadian and global economic prospects for 2012. read more ... |
| OFA - 2011 year in Review - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 |
| OFA plans bigger moves to reform OSPCA Act (2011) - Friday, December 16, 2011Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has advocated for changes to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) Act for several years. The issue has not gone away and with increased concerns from Ontario farmers, OFA is putting a bigger push on collaborating with industry to move this issue to the front burner with politicians.
To read more ...........http://www.ofa.on.ca/media/news/OFA-plans-bigger-moves-to-reform-OSPCA-Act
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| Agriwebinar Seminars - Friday, December 02, 2011The Canadian Farm Business Management Council has released their schedule of Agriwebinar Speakers that are offered on Mondays at noon from November 2011 through to February 2012. Topics include Business Management, Financial Management, Agricultural Economics, marketing and more. You can sign up for these at www.Agriwebinar.com read more ... |
| Farm Equipment on the Highway - Friday, December 02, 2011The Farm Guide has been developed to provide general information and clarification for the laws that apply to farm equipment and select provisions that apply to farm trucks. Representatives from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and its partners have provided input into the development of the guide to ensure that questions from the farming community have been addressed. This guide is intended to help the farming community better understand their legal obligations under the law. Enforcement officers may also use this guide as a reference. http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/farm-guide/pdfs/farm-guide.pdf read more ... |
| Mark Wales elected as new OFA president - Thursday, November 24, 2011Alymer vegetable producer and long-time board member, Mark Wales won the election to lead the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) as its new president. More than 250 delegates representing agricultural commodities and Ontario farmers recently came together at OFA’s 76th annual meeting and convention in Toronto November 21 and 22 to discuss farm issues and the sustainability of Ontario agriculture. read more ... |
| OFA Educates MPP's with a Royal Flair - Friday, November 18, 2011The 2011 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) provided the perfect backdrop for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) to jumpstart an initiative to help educate newly elected MPPs about agriculture, agri-food and farming. read more ... |
| OFA welcomes Minister McMeekin to Agriculture - Thursday, October 20, 2011OFA congratulates the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Minister McMeekin. read more ... |
| OFA: Educating the new slate of MPP's - Friday, October 14, 2011Although the vast majority of Ontarians live in urban settings – far from primary food production – the quality and sustainability of their food system has never been more important or top-of mind. And with most of Ontario’s new governing party representing urban constituents, educating and advising our government about agriculture and our food system has also never been more important. read more ... |
| Harvest For Hunger - Friday, October 07, 2011Thousands of People Witness 160 Acres of Soybeans Harvested in 11:43
Harvest of Hunger huge success; Event raises over $250,000 to end hunger read more ... |
| OFA Commentary - OFA Seeks Animal Care regulation reform - Monday, October 03, 2011If you raise livestock or poultry in Ontario, you know your operation is governed by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCS) Act. read more ... |
| Provincial Party Platforms - - Friday, September 09, 2011 |
| 2011 Rural Organization Contacts - Friday, July 29, 2011Each year Clinton OMAFRA office coompiles a comprehensive list of Huron Ag & Rural organizations with two key contacts for each organization. This is a great resource for anyone who wants contact information for grassroots representatives. You are welcome to pick one up at the Clinton OMAFRA office or find it on-line. Huron County - A Guide to Your Farm & Rural Community, 2011 is posted on the County of Huron webiste at www.huroncounty.ca/econdev/agriculture.php. |
| Crops and Creeks Huron - Friday, July 29, 2011The Huron County Federation of Agriculture (HCFA) and ABCA were successful, late in 2010, in an application to examine the environmental effectiveness and economic costs and benefits of agricultural best management practices (BMPs).
This project, Crops and Creeks Huron, is one of two watershed-based evaluation projects that the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is helping to fund in Ontario.
More information at http://www.abca.on.ca/page.php?page=CropsCreeksHuron |
| Improved predatory wildlife compensation announced for Ontario Farmers - Tuesday, July 12, 2011Ontario Livestock farmers will receive more compensation for damage caused by predatory wildlife, as part of the new Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program recently announced read more ... |
| Risk Management Program (RMP) - Thursday, June 30, 2011Starting this fall, Ontario farmers will benefit from new stability and predictability that will help protect their farms and ensure Ontario families continue to enjoy healthy local food. read more ... |
| OFA welcomes RMP Announcement - Thursday, June 30, 2011Ontario farmers will be better prepared to manage risk and stabilize farm incomes beginning this fall. Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, made the formal announcement today about the much anticipated risk management program (RMP) that recognizes the need to help farmers reduce income unpredictability and price volatility. read more ... |
| New & Young Workers: Stay Safe On The Job - Monday, June 20, 2011New tip sheets for new and young workers have been published by the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services. Included with the compliance aids are a workplace poster, tips sheets for young workers and their parents, supervisors and employees. Farming operations are included in this category. read more ... |
| Financial assistance available for projects that help protect drinking water - Wednesday, June 15, 2011 |
| Celebrating Agri-Food Innovators in Southwestern Ontario - Wednesday, June 01, 2011On-farm innovations are helping Ontario farmers provide more of the healthy food that is grown, processed, and sold across the province. See the winners from Huron and Perth Counties. read more ... |
| Large limestone quarry in the middle of prime (potato) farm lands. - Friday, May 20, 2011 |
| The Highland Companies Application for an Aggregate Licence in Malancthon Township - Monday, May 16, 2011HCFA sends letter in opposition to the application for a quarry in Melanchton Township read more ... |
| Proposed Amendments to the Agriculture-Wildlife Conflict Strategy - Thursday, April 28, 2011 |
| Harvest For Hunger - Thursday, April 28, 2011 |
| Huron County Federation of Agriculture, Property and Land Use Committee - Tuesday, June 15, 2010Farmers provide benefits to the public in providing food safety systems, environmental stewardship initiatives and preservation of the rural landscape. read more ... |
| TRESPASSING IS AN OFFENCE AS WELL AS A NUISANCE - Thursday, April 01, 2010A Message to ATV Owners from the Agricultural Community, it’s all about RESPECT. read more ... |
| OEB Hearings - Monday, February 01, 2010Re: File Numbers EB-2009-0338; EB-2009-0339; EB-2009-0340 read more ... |
| Re: Expansion and improvements to the Goderich Port - Friday, January 08, 2010 |
| Support Services and Financial Resources for Families in Huron County Bruce & Grey Counties - Friday, November 06, 2009Prepared by: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs read more ... |
| Proposed Ministry of the Environment Regulations to Implement the Green Energy and Green Economy Act - Friday, July 24, 2009 |
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