Wilmot farmers made a moving statement to the
@RegionWaterloo
Council a few weeks ago regarding the expropriation of their land. Their opportunity to speak was given following persistent requests from multiple
@UWaterloo
students during the session. We applaud the farmer’s for
🚨Ontario is losing 319 acres of farmland daily. We're extremely concerned
#Bill23
will further escalate the loss of
#ontag
farmland.
#HomeGrown
,
#localfood
matters. Once farmland is paved it's gone forever. Help share this message by signing our campaign
Mental health matters. You matter. If you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to please check out
@domoreag
and the countless resources they have available for those in need of help
Happy
#CdnAgDay
! Let's all take time today to celebrate and recognize the strong, innovative and diverse industry we are all a part of. We are proud to have Canadian farmers that help put safe and nutritious food on tables across the country and around the world
#AgProud
The countdown is over and
#CdnAgDay
is here!
To kick off the celebrations here’s a message from OFA’s President Peggy Brekveld.
Today is the day to fill your plates with local foods to give a nod to Canadian farmers and the 1 in 8 Canadians that work in this dynamic sector.
Happy
#CdnAgDay
! Today we celebrate the Canadian food we ♥️ and the people who produce it. Thank you to our hardworking farmers, ranchers, fishers and entire agri-food sector for ensuring our plates remain full of nutritious, local and affordable food
#CdnAgDay
News release: Waterloo and Ontario Federations of Agriculture call for pause on assembly of prime farmland in Wilmot Township by Region of Waterloo
#ontag
In honour of
#CdnAgDay
, we want to highlight
#ontag
's agricultural contributions. We're an economic powerhouse providing:
- $47 billion to the Ontario economy in GDP
- 860,400 jobs
- 200+ commodities
- 12.5 million farmed acres
- $20 billion in agri-food product exports
Thank you to our dairy farmers who are working day in and day out to produce milk to ensure Ontario consumers have access to a steady, reliable supply of dairy products to feed their families
#OntAgProud
The Ministry of Education has announced that food literacy will be integrated into the curriculum for grades 1-8. This is a positive step forward to ensuring the next generation develops the necessary skills & knowledge to make healthy food choices & plan and prepare meals.
Happy Canada's Agriculture Day! Today we celebrate the Canadian food we ♥️ and the people that produce it. Thank you to our hardworking farmers, ranchers, fishers and entire agri-food sector for ensuring our plates remain full of nutritious, local and affordable food.
#CdnAgDay
We are happy to have the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party
@StevenDelDuca
speak with our directors about our priorities for improving Ontario’s ag sector. We appreciate the opportunity to develop relationships with all government representatives
#ofalobbyday21
Behind every delivery is a scheduler and a planner. A big thank you goes out to all those who organize logistics and manage the workflow of staff, trucks, inputs and other goods & services to ensure the entire agri-food system can remain strong, safe and viable
#OntAgProud
[Thread 1/4] OFA has released a statement regarding the freedom protests currently taking place this weekend. We would like to remind all that the tractor rallies currently targeting Queen’s Park and local MPP and MP offices have not been organized by our OFA.
Your voice is needed! Together, OFA, CFFO & NFU-O are asking you to personally tell provincial political leaders that farmland must be protected for farming by June 5, 2023.
Use our Act Now tool below to read more & communicate your concerns:
Thank you
@erniehardeman
for the years you've dedicated to championing our
#agsector
and rural communities. You embody what it means to be an agvocate and we appreciate your contributions towards the betterment of
#ontag
. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours.
🚨Ontario Agriculture Week has arrived! A week dedicated to celebrating the abundance of food our farmers produce, the people our industry employs, and the rural communities we support.
#SourceLocal
this week to show your ❤️ for
#ontag
,
#ontariofarmers
, and
#RuralON
Thank you to our butchers and meat processors for working to feed Ontarians during this crisis and make sure our grocery stores, markets, delis & local food suppliers have an abundance of fresh, healthy meat available
#OntAgProud
#loveONTfood
OFA and our board of directors would like to express a heartfelt THANK YOU to farm families across the province for their resiliency & strength during these difficult times. Our farmers continue to produce healthy, affordable, high-quality food for Ontario & the world
#OntAgProud
Thank you to our egg farmers who take great care for their laying hens to ensure Ontarians have access to a steady, reliable supply of farm fresh eggs to feed their families
#OntAgProud
Happy Ontario Agriculture Week! A great week dedicated to celebrating the abundance of food our farmers produce, the Ontarians our industry employs, the rural communities we support and the economic engine we fuel
#OntAgWeek
#ThankAFarmer
#loveONTfood
🚨Join us in welcoming the new
#TeamOFA
Executive Committee! Congratulations to our 33rd President Drew Spoelstra, Vice President Paul Vickers, Vice President Sara Wood, and Executive Member Ethan Wallace.
#ontag
It's
#BellLetsTalk
day. OFA encourages you to use the hashtag today to start a conversation, end the stigma and help raise money and awareness for mental health. We'd like to kick off this day with a message from our Vice President
@Royalea_89
and his daughter, Hadley
We welcome
@LisaThompsonMPP
as the new Minister of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs. Minister Thompson has a valuable understanding & connection to
#ruralON
. We look forward to working collaboratively to champion for our sectors sustainability, profitability & prosperity.
Congratulations to Teresa Van Raay
@TheWholePig
as she has been acclaimed into the position of Director-at-Large and will be returning for her second three-year term on the OFA Board of Directors. Teresa is a hog, garlic, grains, and oilseeds farmer in Dashwood, Ontario.
#ontag
Thanks to our truck drivers who continue to deliver goods and products to our grocery stores to ensure we have access to essential household items as well as healthy, safe and affordable food
#OntAgProud
Congratulations to Teresa Van Raay. Teresa
@TheWholePig
has been elected as Director at Large on the OFA board of directors for a three-year term
#OFAgm19
#adaptandgrow
Strength and bravery is reaching out and asking for help when you need it. No matter the issue or challenge you're dealing with, the Farmer Wellness Initiative is here to support Ontario farmers. Call any time at 1-866-267-6255
#ontag
#farmermentalhealth
This
#OntAgWeek
we’re shining a spotlight on
#localfood
,
#ontariofarmers
, the people Ontario agriculture employs & the communities
#ontag
supports. We’re an economic powerhouse growing & producing the world’s highest quality foods & employing over 750,000 Ontarians
#SourceLocal
Thank you to all of our farmers who grow root vegetables like carrots, beets, onions and potatoes. Planting season 2020 is already underway for many of these producers. They are integral to the food value chain contributing to production, processing and distribution
#OntAgProud
Today we share our pride & passion for Canada's agriculture & food industry as we celebrate
#CdnAgDay
! We're proud to represent and celebrate Canadian farmers who work tirelessly every day to produce safe, affordable & fresh food that feeds our country and the world
#cdnag
#ontag
Farmers are deeply connected to the soil, water and sky. The opportunity to care for these valuable resources, bringing seeds from planting to harvest and leaving the land better than we found it is a passion and responsibility we take pride in. Happy Earth Day!
#EarthDay
🌎
This afternoon, OFA,
@GrainFarmers
and the Ontario Agri-Business Association held a Special Briefing for MPs, MPPs and their staff to bring to light concerns Ontario farmers are raising regarding our global food supply. Find the news release here:
A standing ovation for outgoing and beloved President
@PeggyBrekveld
. Thank you for all of your heart over many years of service to OFA and Ontario agriculture. We wish you all of the best in your future endeavours!
OFA and our 38,000 farm families extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to consumers across the province for continuing to support Ontario farmers during these difficult times. Our farmers continue to produce healthy, affordable, high-quality food from their farms to your table
#OntAgProud
A big thank you to all of our distilleries that have halted production and processing of our their own products or supplied alcohol to other companies in order to produce hand sanitizer to help keep everyone safe
#OntAgProud
🚨 Calling all farmers. Friends of farmers. Family of farmers. We are launching a campaign looking at Mental Health within our industry. We are looking for people to come forward & talk to us about their experience of farming & mental health. Interested? Contact comms
@ofa
.on.ca
Planting season is ramping up which means farm equipment is hitting the roadways again, traveling from farm to farm& field to field across Ontario. OFA reminds everyone to take your time & travel safe
#plant18
#beroadsafe
#farmsafety
#ontag
Thousands of homes and businesses in southwestern Ontario will soon have access to fast, reliable internet. OFA was pleased to be on hand this morning as Minister
@erniehardeman
announced this $150 million infrastructure investment
#broadband
#ruralON
#ontag
We are excited to announce and congratulate OFA's Zone 13 Director and former President,
@curb1961
, on being re-elected as 1st Vice President for
@CFAFCA
. We know you will continue to excel in this role and look forward to your future contributions to
#CdnAg
We're grateful today for Ontario grain farmers who are busy preparing for
#plant20
. In these uncertain and challenging times, we are fortunate to have these farmers working to grow food, fibre and fuel for all Ontarians
#OntAgProud
Sending our appreciation today to all Ontario pork producers, who work tirelessly to provide us with safe, affordable high-quality pork. Ontarians are thankful to have a reliable supply of pork products to feed their families. We're especially grateful for bacon!
#OntAgProud
This week, we're celebrating Ontario Agriculture Week! Let’s take a moment to give a nod to all Ontario farm families and everyone in the agri-food industry who work every day producing safe, healthy food, raising awareness of the industry & fueling the economy
#OntAgWeek
#ontag
🚨 Happy
#OntAgWeek
everyone! We are excited to announce that we will be doing a decal giveaway throughout the week 🚨
Make sure you're following us on Twitter to receive a FREE 'Farms and Food Forever' decal. Fill out the form to get your decal 👉
🚨🚨 OFA, along with
@CFFOnt
&
@NFUOntario
, is proud to announce a settlement has been reached with respect to the Freedom of Information (FOI) request for a list of names of all Farm Business Registrants. Led by OFA, the FOI request has been withdrawn
Happy
#OntAgWeek
! Thank you Ontario farmers, ranchers, growers and producers, who dedicate their livelihoods to ensuring Ontario plates remain full. Show you
#loveONTfood
this Thanksgiving by sourcing local ingredients from Ontario's farming families.
#ontag
#supportlocal
🚨Ontario agriculture is an economic powerhouse that feeds & fuels the economy. With nearly 50,000 farms and 11.7 million acres of farmland, we contribute annually:
- $47 billion in GDP
- $20 billion in annual agri-food exports
- 750,000+ jobs
#OFAatQP
#FarmsFoodForever
#ontag
🚨Have concerns regarding Bill 23? Registration is now open for OFA's webinar which will discuss Ontario farm loss statistics, and how recent provincial housing initiatives will impact
#ontag
. Click below to register:
On behalf of Ontario farmers, processing facilities and agri-food businesses, OFA would like to express our appreciation to the Ontario government for passing Bill 156, and ensuring the safety of our farms, families and the entire food system from farm to table
#OntAg
Congratulations to OFA Vice President
@PeggyBrekveld
on her election as Vice Chair on the
@adaptcouncil
Board of Directors. We would also like to extend our congratulations to Sara Wood
@slittle16
on her election to the AAC board as Youth-at-Large. Great representation!
#ontag
🚨It's
#CdnAgDay
and we've got a lot to celebrate!
#OntAg
is an economic powerhouse providing:
- $47 billion to the ON economy in GDP
- 860,400 jobs
- 200+ commodities
- 12.5 million farmed acres
- $20 billion in agri-food product exports
- Nearly 50,000 farms
#ontagproud
Congratulations to OFA's Director
@jenndoelman
for being appointed to a three-year term with the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario. Jenn has proven to be a strong advocate for the sector & we look forward to seeing her excel in this role 👏
A sincere message from OFA President Peggy Brekveld, shedding light on the struggles some face during the holiday season. As we approach the holidays, reach out, check in and lend an ear to those who need it.
#mentalhealth
#farmerwellness
OFA is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Réjean Pommainville. Réjean was a truly memorable member of OFA for more than two decades. He was a great ambassador of
#ontag
, but an even more incredible person. He will be truly missed by all who knew him ❤️
We appreciate our maple syrup farmers who have been busy tapping trees and evaporating sap to produce the high quality sweet and pure syrup we all know and love. Our pancakes would not be nearly as sweet without your delicious maple syrup
#OntAgProud
Happy Canada Day! Today, and everyday, we are proud to be Canadian and proud to represent farmers in this great country. Our farm families are part of a robust & diverse agri-food sector that grows food for all Canadians to enjoy 🍁 🇨🇦
#CanadaDay
#proudtofarm
#cdnag
#ontag
On this day, let's all take a moment to pay our respects and honour the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We cherish you, we honour you and we thank you
#CanadaRemembers
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceDay
You don't have to struggle alone. Immediate
#mentalhealth
support is available to all farmers and farm families across Ontario. Accessible 24 hrs a day in both English & French. Get the support you need today - call the telehealth line at 1-866-267-6255
#BellLetsTalk
“Happy
#CdnAgDay
from my farming family to yours. Whether you’re a consumer or a producer, you are an important link of the agri-food value chain. Thank you for contributing to our dynamic sector.”
- Crispin, Vice-President
🚨Ontario is losing 319 acres of farmland daily. What does 319 acres look like? OFA's
@SousaThePlanner
adds context for both rural and urban webinar attendees
#ontag
#ONPoli
#Bill23
Thank you to Ontario chicken farmers who take great pride and passion in raising chickens day in and day out to produce meat and provide Ontarians with a steady, reliable supply of poultry products to feed their families
#OntAgProud
It's okay to not feel okay. Reach out and start the conversation. Be open. Be honest. Be supportive. Listen. Together we can all make a difference
#BellLetsTalk
#EndTheStigma
#mentalhealth
OFA echoes comments from
@SenatorRobBlack
in his address regarding the AGFO Report of Bill C-234. We need farmers to be able to grow, innovate and expand to continue to feed Canadians and the world. Bill C-234 offers a solution that provides financial relief for farmers while
A big congratulations to
#teamOFA
member Paul Nairn for being a co-recipient of this year's
@FarmFoodCareON
Champion Award! The award was presented by FFCO Vice Chair and OFA Executive Member Crispin Colvin. A well-deserved honour 👏
#FFCO2021
Tomorrow is Canada's Agriculture Day! Show your ❤️ for Canadian food and the people that produce it by taking our
#BurgersUpOnt
challenge. Source local ground meat, meat alternatives, baked goods, produce, preserves and condiments to create your burger.
#CdnAgDay
#OntAgProud
Farmers are relieved to see protective measures to protect their farm, families, employees and livestock from unwanted visitors and trespassers. We look forward to following the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act as it moves through legislature
#ontag
#onpoli
"Farming teaches you quickly how to be resilient. The most beautiful aspect of farming is how we show up for each other in the hard times and celebrate during the good times."
- Sara, Director-at-Large
#CdnAgDay
Farming takes a toll on the mental health & well-being of farmers & their families. As the farm’s most valuable resource, you don’t need to do this alone. Let’s break the silence together 🙏
👉
#FarmerWellnessInitiative
#BellLetsTalk
#ontag
Ontario has the most diverse agri-food production. Ontario farmers proudly grow and produce more than 200 different food commodities across the province and more than 70% of those products stay right here to feed Ontarians
#OntAgWeek
#economicengine
#ontag
#onpoli
Although the last 313 days have felt like Groundhog Day since we’ve lost all sense of time and order...apparently the real
#GroundhogDay
is today 🤷♂️. The good news is Wiarton Willie predicts an early spring, which is music to the ears of farmers 🌱🚜
#plant2021
#ontag
OFA would like to thank Premier
@fordnation
for your continued support of Ontario’s agri-food sector. We appreciate your recognition of farmers and look forward to working together to unlock new economic growth for our province and sector
#ofalobbyday21
Mental health affects us all – no matter who you are or where you work. If you know someone who is battling mental health issues – reach out to them, lend your support and have a conservation
#sicknotweak
#mentalhealthawareness
#BellLetsTalk
Today we recognize our hardworking, passionate and dedicated
#ontariofarmers
who keep our food supply chain strong. Thank you for the hard work you do each day to continue feeding families across the province
#OntAgProud
#OntAgweek
Whether you’re enjoying a backyard BBQ or dining at a local restaurant, let’s take this opportunity to celebrate all the fresh, safe & healthy food we have available & all those involved in putting Canadian food on our plates🍽
#FoodDayCanada
#CanadaIsFood
OFA would like to congratulate our President
@PeggyBrekveld
, who has been acclaimed as President of Presidents' Council. Presidents' Council consists of 41 member organizations that have come together to address broad issues and challenges facing Ontario agriculture.
We stand with, and proudly support, our partners in the livestock transportation sector. They’re integral to the food supply chain and they all deserve the right to have a safe work environment
#ontag
Sons and daughters are an integral part of the family farm operation. Cheers to all the dedicated sons and daughters working in Ontario’s dynamic agriculture & food industry
#SonsAndDaughtersDay
#farmfamily
#ontag
Happy
#LocalFoodWeek
! We would like to kick off this week by thanking all of our Ontario farmers for growing and producing more than 200 different commodities that are fresh, healthy, affordable, local and easily accessible to consumers
#OntAgProud
For the first time since Feb 2020, OFA's Board of Directors is gathered together for an in-person meeting. It's a pleasure to be able to engage in policy & priority conversations with real faces. Proud to have incoming directors
@Roboticjerseys
& Paul Maurice also in attendance
OFA would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to our 32nd president,
@PeggyBrekveld
. She has proven to be a dedicated, passionate & tireless advocate for Ontario’s agri-food sector. We look forward to pursuing Farms and Food Forever with Peggy at the organization’s helm.
Family is an integral part of the agriculture industry & we're proud to represent 37,000 farm families across Ontario. We hope everyone has a safe & happy Family Day!
#family
#ontag
#FamilyDay2018