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.
OFA Releases Position on Industrial Wind Turbines
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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.
It has come to our attention, that few of our members know about the farm implement act and how it applies to them. Under the act, you are provided protection when you purchase new and used equipment, and when you have repairs done. Please review these links below for detailed information. This is very valuable information that we should all know!
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 76th annual meeting and convention in Toronto November 21 and 22 to discuss farm issues and the sustainability of Ontario agriculture.
At the WFA annual meeting Oct 28th, Gord Flewwelling was elected as WFA President.
Biographical Notes:
- born and raised in the farm community of Wellington
-engaged in mixed farming when it was a viable business and provided an adequate lifestyle
- close working relationship with the Township of Wellington North as a livestock evaluator
- involved in the early planning of the Wedge of Wellington, one of the premier events for agricultural awareness with young Wellington County students that continues today as the Pizza Perfect project
-- regular contributor at the Drayton Farm Show
- over 10 years representing the interests of the Wellington farm community as the OFA Regional Director (never missed a meeting, never missed a convention)
OFA looks forward to working with the newly elected government
By Mark Wales, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Our recent provincial election reminded Ontarians how fortunate we are to live in a free, democratic province and country. And at least 37,000 Ontarians had agriculture on their mind when they voted.
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) extends congratulations to all the successful candidates. We look forward to continuing to educate and advise them on the importance of our vibrant agriculture and agri-food industry – one that contributes $33 billion to the provincial economy every year and 13 per cent of the province’s gross domestic product (GDP). While fewer Ontarians than ever are working on the farm, the importance of the contributions that agriculture and the agri-food industry brings are one in seven Ontario jobs.
Improved predatory wildlife compensation announced for Ontario farmers
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Guelph, ON [July 4, 2011] – Ontario livestock farmers will receive more compensation for damaged caused by predatory wildlife, as part of the new Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program recently announced by Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for Ontario and Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The new program increases the maximum compensation rates for farmers and expands the current list of wildlife species and type of agricultural livestock that are eligible for compensation.
