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GUELPH – The University of Guelph is hosting a field day Oct. 2 at the Ontario Beef Research Centre in Elora. The event will begin at 5pm and end around 7pm with a free pizza dinner.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Harvest season just might be the perfect time to check out some local farms, and people will have an opportunity to do just that during the annual Taste Real Fall Rural Romp.

ONTARIO – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is conducting a survey as part of the new Cultivating Local: Seizing Opportunities to Grow Ontario’s Local Agri-Products Sector project. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Beef Farmers of Wellington County is hosting a Farm Tour to highlight the industry. 

GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is excited to announce the 40th anniversary celebration and alumni reunion of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) on Sept. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30pm in the special events tent at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.

CAMBRIDGE – The governments of Canada and Ontario are funding up to $5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to help the important small businesses in the agriculture and food industry enhance their food safety systems and stimulate growth.

ONTARIO – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce the record-breaking fundraising results of $122,157 by the 2024 Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Dream Gala.

ONTARIO – Harvest of all kinds is in full swing in Ontario, from grains and other field crops to a wide range of fruits and vegetables. 

OTTAWA – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus met with provincial leaders during the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference to strengthen partnerships and advocate for key priorities.

ONTARIO – As an advocacy organization for farmers, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) takes action to ensure the concerns of its members come to the attention of decision-makers.

ONTARIO – Over the last three months, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has advocated for changes to the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive that reflect the unique realities of Ontario farmers and their families.

ONTARIO – The latest statistics just released by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness show the tremendous impact the agri-food sector, which includes farming, agricultural processing, retail and food service, has on the provincial economy.