Stormont Federation of Agriculture

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

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06/19/2026

Canada’s new National Food Security Strategy recognizes the importance of a strong food value chain. Investments in production, processing and innovation can help keep farmers competitive while strengthening food security.

“Farmers are at the heart of our food system,” says OFA President Drew Spoelstra. “The success of the strategy will depend on meaningful collaboration with the agriculture sector.”

Read OFA’s perspective: ofa.on.ca/national-food-security-strategy-brings-positive-focus-on-food-value-chain

06/19/2026

Do ticks and Lyme disease make you wary of going outdoors? Learn know how to protect yourself, pets and your loved ones when you head out on adventure.

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Tiny Tick. Bigger Risk.

Late spring is peak season for nymph ticks, the immature stage of the blacklegged tick.

About the size of a poppy seed, nymphs are easy to miss and can go unnoticed during daily activities on the farm or outdoors. Their small size is one reason they are more likely to transmit Lyme disease.

Take a few minutes to check yourself, your family, and your pets after spending time outside.

Learn more about Lyme disease and how to protect yourself ➡️https://files.ontario.ca/moh-lyme-en-factsheet-2019-11-20.pdf

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

Father’s Day falls at the perfect time to enjoy Ontario-grown food. 🍓

Whether you're planning a barbecue, a family dinner or a picnic, June offers an abundance of fresh local ingredients—from strawberries and asparagus to rhubarb, spinach and more.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s Home Grown campaign is encouraging Ontarians to celebrate with ingredients grown and raised close to home and make local food the centrepiece of their Father’s Day gatherings.

Read more: ofa.on.ca/newsroom/ontario-grown-foods-make-fathers-day-deliciously-local

06/17/2026

Know your rights when it comes to rural trespass and property access.

Join OFA’s upcoming webinar on Thursday June 25 to learn more about trespassing laws, property access issues, and practical steps to help protect your farm and property.

Register today: ofa.on.ca/event/webinar-rural-trespass-and-property-access

Looking for additional tools to help protect your property? OFA’s highly visible "Private Property / No Trespassing" signs are available through the OFA Store.

Order yours: store.ofa.on.ca/products/no-trespassing-sign-1