Grenville Federation of Agriculture

Seeds, seeds and more seeds ... save your samples ... seed shows will be going ahead in 2021. Look forward to seeing your entries at the 94th annual Ottawa Vall...ey Championship Seed, Feed and Forage Show in March! #OVSGA #ontag #agintheeast https://ottawafarmshow.com/2021-seed-show-program/ See more

Canada's Agricultural Ministers are meeting soon to make important decision for the future of CDN farmers and they need to hear your voice! Show your support #cdnag #foodforthought by sending a letter to your MP here (it's only a few clicks to do so): https://bit.ly/2TZ87zb

This Thanksgiving and #OntAgWeek, bring your kids into the kitchen and teach the basics of food prep and making healthy food choices Six by Sixteen is an OFA initiative to teach kids how to make 6 nourishing dishes by the age of 16 Check it out here http://ow.ly/tT5K50BOCEB

OFA staff and board of directors are saddened to hear The Ottawa Valley Farm Show is cancelled for 2021. Meeting and connecting with our Eastern farm families is a definite highlight of our year. We hope to see everyone at the 2022 show! Until then, stay healthy and safe. #ontag

Want to share your feel-good story? We want to hear about how our benefit partners have directly helped or positively impacted your farm business. Click here to share your story https://bit.ly/35mpNtW #ofabenefits

New! There is now a COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Kemptville. Beginning October 5, 2020, self-present for an appointment. Located at Bell Hall on Kemptville Ca...mpus (830 Prescott Street). Open Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (hours change Wednesday, October 7, see update below) UPDATE: The North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre will be transitioning to a full assessment and treatment centre on October 7, 2020 while also changing its hours to 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Read the full release here: http://ow.ly/wZGq50BLgl0

"Hens in Ontario are kept in a safe environment and provided with everything they need. Canadian egg farmers are held to some of the highest standards in the world." - Ian Laver, Ontario Egg Farmer

#Droughts can be stressful for farmers as dry seasons could lead to loss of commercial, industrial, and #agricultural production. Recent #rain has helped, but o...verall it's been a very dry season for local #farmers; and don't forget, changes to low water conditions can be slow to occur and may not happen overnight. Agricultural #water consumers can make the most of their water supplies and mitigate the impacts of low water conditions by implementing efficiencies and limiting non-essential water use. Here are some tips! Are you a local #farmer who would like to report how this year's drought has been impacting your operations? You can complete a brief survey on our website. Responses will guide future drought response and fund development for drought support programs. Survey can be found here: https://bit.ly/31JPXWY Visit our website for more information on current #watershed conditions: https://bit.ly/3lyz5dJ

Our government is taking action to enhance public safety and to better protect our food supply. Beginning September 2, it will now be an offence to stop, obstru...ct, hinder or interfere with a livestock transport vehicle under the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020. OMAFRA has also launched consultations on the remaining parts of the Act which will allow the public to provide input into the regulations that help operationalize the rest of the Act. Check out news.ontario.ca//ontario-moving-to-enhance-public-safety-a for more info. #OntAg

The OFA Regional Meeting for members in Grenville County will be hosted on October 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OFA is conducting this year’s regional meeting in a virtual format.

OMAFRA has advised all three general farm organizations in the province that it intends to release the business names of FBR registrants but withhold the FBR number portion of the record. The names will be released to the person who submitted the FOI request under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Did you have challenges with Drought conditions support your watershed and fill out survey!

Farmers and rural property owners can help to deter trespassers by using 'No Trespassing' signs along their property. OFA has developed signs for members to post on their farm property. For more information and tips on dealing with trespassers, visit OFA's website.

This August, 4-H Ontario is bringing you four dynamic speakers as part of our virtual Dairy Sen$e! However, this virtual speaker series won’t just focus on all ...things dairy. From mental health in agriculture to financially planning your farming future, feeding the bottom line and farm succession, there is something for everyone! Learn more about this speaker series here: http://ow.ly/KCnM50AKqeh #AgSpeaker #VirtualDairySense #DairySense #SpeakerSeries #4HSpeakerSeries #YouthInAg #Agriculture #ELearning #OnlineLearning #VirtualConference See more

Happy @FoodDayCanada! Share your photos of your favourite Canadian ingredients, recipes and people enjoying them, while giving thanks to those who produced it #FoodDayCanada Ontario Federation of Agriculture