Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
1 Stone Rd. West N1G 4Y2 Guelph, ON, Canada

Joint Ontario-agri-food sector COVID-19 prevention and control strategy will support farm workers’ health and wellness before getting on the farm, on the farm and in housing. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-protecting-agri-food-work #OntAg

We’re giving provincially licensed meat plants more time to complete projects that further improve health and safety measures related to COVID-19 impacts. The deadline to complete projects through the Agri-Food Workplace Protection Program is now January 29, 2021. Apply here: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/cap/meatplants.htm #OntAg #OpenForBusiness #CdnAgPartnership

The residents of Grey County are one step closer to faster, reliable & more affordable internet. Learn about Ontario’s investment in broadband infrastructure that will provide 3,960 more homes & businesses with reliable internet access. http://news.ontario.ca//delivering-broadband-in-bruce-and-

The #2020AgAccord meeting allowed us to renew our strong connections with delegates from the United States and Mexico. We will continue to work towards supporting a strong agri-food sector in Ontario by building relationships with key partners. #OntAg

The Ontario government is proud to invest $6.52 million in over 40 Ontario Agri-food Innovation Alliance and University of Guelph research projects that improve crop health, protect our environment and help stimulate economic growth in the province’s critical agri-food sector. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-supporting-farmers-throug #OntAg

The residents of Bruce County are one step closer to faster, reliable & more affordable internet. Learn about Ontario’s investment in broadband infrastructure that will provide 5,220 more homes & businesses with reliable internet access. http://news.ontario.ca//delivering-broadband-in-bruce-and-

Calling all researchers! Tomorrow is the virtual info session for the #CdnAgPartnership research call. To register, email: [email protected] For application info, visit https://www.ontario.ca//ontario-agri-food-research-initiat. Application deadline January 8, 2021. #OntAg

Ontario and agriculture sector launch new strategy to protect farm workers’ health ahead of next growing season https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-protecting-agri-food-work #OntAg

The 2020 Tri-National Agricultural Accord brings together Canada, US and Mexico. At this meeting, we look forward to strengthening relationships that will support Ontario’s agri-food sector now and in the future. #2020AgAccord #OntAg

The Governments of Canada and Ontario are investing in additional projects to support labour and training needs in the farming sector. Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), the governments are committing up to $37,000 for the modernization of an online training program for employees entering or already working with Ontario poultry producers. The Poultry Industry Council program will provide a safer, accessible, training resource that will further e...ducate employees in such areas as: pending regulatory changes regarding transportation and animal health and welfare in the sector. The project is one of several projects approved by the governments to help primary agriculture, food processing companies and food retailers to recruit and train workers who are critical in keeping the province’s essential food supply functioning. For more information about other projects, visit: https://news.ontario.ca//canada-and-ontario-strengthening-

Learn how we’re improving the AgriInsurance appeals process to be fairer and faster. We’re also saving farmers time and money by cutting an average of 45 pages of paperwork for 14,000 farmers each year so they can do what they do best, grow the best food in the world. #OntAg https://www.agricorp.com///Pages/SameInsuranceNewLook.aspx

The Ontario government is investing in research infrastructure with University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus to build a centralized and modern Field Crop Services Building helping Ontario’s agri-food sector be more competitive. Read more: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-supporting-farmers-throug #OntAg

The residents of Oxford County are one step closer to faster, reliable & more affordable internet. Learn about Ontario’s investment in broadband infrastructure that will provide 1,670 more homes & businesses with reliable internet access. https://news.ontario.ca//delivering-high-speed-internet-in

Agri-food businesses and workers play a critical role in keeping our food supply chain strong. Find out more about the additional funding coming to the Enhanced Agri-food Workplace Protection Program. This program is part of the Ontario government’s plan to support our #FrontLineFoodHeroes and strengthen our food supply chain - from farm to fork - during COVID-19: https://news.ontario.ca//governments-investing-266-million

Protecting food safety, farm families and their animals while protecting the right for people to participate in lawful protests on public property is balanced in the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020. #OntAg

The governments of Ontario and Canada are investing up to $26.6 million in an Enhanced Agri-food Workplace Protection Program. This will help farmers take additional measures to protect the health and safety of their workers and ensure the continued supply of locally grown food all year round. Find out more: https://news.ontario.ca//governments-investing-266-million

You still have 2 days to provide input on the proposed regulatory provisions under the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020. Review the discussion paper and email your input to [email protected] by Oct. 15.

Everyone has the right to a safe workplace and that is especially true for farmers whose home and work are often in the same location. #OntAg

During Ontario Agriculture Week, we invite you to explore the food and drink you can find nearby from Ontario farmers and local restaurants. LG Elizabeth Dowdeswell #loveONTfood #OntAgWeek

Small businesses are the backbone of Ontario’s economy help them recover by shopping local and safe! #ShopLocalON

Ontario is committed to helping small businesses access COVID-19 recovery and relief resources. Learn more about assistance available on our new small business recovery page: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/small-business-recovery-resourc