Farm leaders reflect on service to provincial organization
by OFA Directors: Bruce Buttar, Jennifer Doelman and Jackie Kelly-Pemberton
The annual convention of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) will take place the third...
The Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
Every family appears to have its own recipe for Fruit Cake. Of course, this is the season where fruit...
THE BIG BETRAYAL: 190 countries sign deal to stifle global development and agriculture
by Nelson Zandbergen, courtesy of Farmers Forum
More than 190 nations got together in Montreal this month to figure out how to protect nature from...
OFA hosts local federation leaders across Ontario for an open roundtable discussion
by Peggy Brekveld, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Sometimes, you leave a meeting and think, “That was a great meeting. I am really glad that...
The Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
Taking advantage of fresh vegetables from our over-producing gardens is top of mind this time of year. Today, we...
Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
Sometimes, the simplest dishes give the most pleasure. Such is the case with Ma Cormier’s Carrot Salad, a personal...
Renewal of Agri-food partnership
by Deron Johnston
Some great potential news for local food and agri-food producers in Ontario was announced this past week. The provincial and federal governments...
Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
For some of us, our forced holiday goes on. Many thanks to those who are supporting the Covid management...
OFA reminds farmers to ensure accuracy of assets when renewing farm insurance
by Jackie Kelly-Pemberton, Director, OFA
Farming is regularly influenced and impacted by adverse conditions and unique situations. A level of risk is also assumed within...
Role of women evolving in farming sector
by Sara Wood, Director, OFA
Traditionally, agriculture has been a male-dominated industry, but women have always played very pivotal roles in farm businesses – just...