Wellington Federation of Agriculture works for farmers'
economic, environmental and social well-being.

WFA will liaise with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, to all levels of government, commodity and rural groups to meet these needs.

Pizza Perfect is made possible with the help of more than 60 volunteers and representatives from over 30 agricultural producer's groups, associations, and suppliers!  Together, we've made agricultural awareness accessible (and understandable) for more that 5,500 Grade 3 students since 2005.  The students move through various stages, and learn the steps involved in making a pizza--from the ground up.  WFA has been involved with the program since it's inception.

WFA Vice President Janet Harrop teaches a group of enthusiastic listeners about grinding wheat into flour.

This is unfortunately one of the outstanding programs that could be lost at Grand River Raceway with the recent Provincial government announcement eliminating the slots at racetracks program,

Press release from OLG:

Talk About Value For Money!

For more than 10 years, the Slots at Racetracks Program has been a highly successful partnership which has allowed the horse racing industry to sustain itself while earning the OLG more than $1.67 billion in revenue every year.

WFA recently met with our local MPP's to discuss Wellington Ag Issues.  Left to right-Gord Flewwelling- WFA President, Randy Pettapiece-MPP Perth-Wellington, Wim Denhartog-Wellington Christian Farmers, Gord Grant-OFA MSR Waterloo/Wellington/Duffering, David Parker-WFA Past President, Ted Arnott-MPP Wellington Halton Hills.  Front:  John Sutherland-Waterloo/Wellington NFU.  Photo taken by Lisa Hern

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OFA calls on government to suspend wind turbine development in Ontario

Guelph, ON [January 20, 2012] – Escalating concerns about industrial wind turbines have prompted the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) to urge the province of Ontario to suspend further development until farm families and rural residents are assured that their interests are adequately protected. The OFA unveiled its strong stance in a new position statement on industrial wind turbines, released today, that will be presented to government later this month.

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Guelph, ON [November 24, 2011] – Alymer 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 76^th annual meeting and convention in Toronto November 21 and 22 to discuss farm issues and the sustainability of Ontario agriculture.