Farmers advocate for federal housing tax exemption as deadline looms
by Crispin Colvin, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
The deadline for Canadians to file their first return under Canada’s new Underused Housing Tax (UHT) is...
Farming part of the solution to climate change risks
by Drew Spoelstra, Vice President, OFA
As climate change dominates conversations, there is widespread understanding that action should be taken to minimize its impact. However,...
Local pair hold threshing machine demo
Farm shows and demonstrations are one of the most coveted staples of small town recreation, and a pair of local friends recently set up...
Farm shows bring people together
by Teresa Van Raay, Director, OFA
September means fall harvest on the farm. And while that’s a busy time of year, the Ontario agriculture industry also...
OFA and partners searching for sustainable solutions for deadstock
by Paul Maurice,
Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
For livestock farmers, it’s an unfortunate reality that sometimes, animals die on the farm from causes beyond human...
Summer Spotlight Dairy Show
by Kelly Fawcett‑Mathers
The Summer Spotlight Junior Dairy Show was held on August 26 in conjunction with the Chesterville Fair. The show was spearheaded by...
Super corn borer resistant to Bt corn could infect Eastern Ontario first
by Nelson Zandbergen
courtesy of Farmers Forum
European corn borer is becoming resistant to the Bt corn varieties that have effectively repelled the pest for 25...
There’s more to agricultural sustainability than the environment
by Peggy Brekveld,
President, OFA
Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture get together once a year to discuss issues that are important to our...
Farmers encouraged to reach out for mental health supports
by Sara Wood, Director, OFA
Summer is a busy time on the farm. Whether we’re cutting hay or silage to feed our livestock next winter,...
Landowners encouraged to safely decommission unused wells
by Mark Reusser, Director, OFA
One of the most important pieces of infrastructure on a farm is without a doubt the well. Unlike in towns...
