Dufferin Federation of Agriculture

10/29/2026

Public Notice - October 29, 2026

The regular meeting of Council for November 4th, 2026 has been rescheduled to 11:00 a.m.

Please take notice that the Township of Amaranth Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89042429164

10/26/2026

🗳️ Today is Election Day!

OFA encourages members, farm families and rural residents to get out and vote in their municipal elections today.

Agriculture belongs at the council table. Protect farmland. Support rural communities. Vote today!

10/22/2026

🗳️ Ontario’s municipal elections take place Monday, October 26. Agriculture and agri-food contribute more than $51 billion to Ontario’s GDP annually, and municipal decisions affect farmland protection, rural infrastructure, land-use planning and local economic development.

Farmers, agricultural residents and families can help shape their communities’ futures by participating in the election. Confirm your polling information, review candidates’ positions on agricultural issues and check for advance voting options.

Explore OFA’s election resources and make a plan to vote: ofa.on.ca/stronger-communities-start-at-the-ballot-box

Protect farmland. Support rural communities. Make your voice heard!

10/21/2026

Last night at the DFA AGM 2 bursaries were presented by Bill McCutcheon and George VanKampen to Mel Karpenko and Kayleigh French to help with continuing their education.

Mel Karpenko Lennox Farm

10/21/2026

The DFA was honoured to have Kyle Seeback and John Barlow, MP Foothills join us for a small tour of Geordawn Farms before the DFA Annual General Meeting last night Amaranth Township, John Barlow was our guest speaker, thank you Kyle for making this happen in Dufferin County

10/20/2026

Got an idea for your 4-H club?

The FCC Club Fund can help bring it to life! Clubs can apply for up to $500 to support projects and activities that create meaningful experiences for their members and communities.

💰 $100,000 in funding available

📅 Applications are open until November 1.

Don’t let a great idea stay just an idea — apply for FCC Club Fund support today: https://bit.ly/4dkPcpn

10/19/2026

⏰ Reminder! OFA Regional Meetings happening this week.

There's still time to join us at one of these upcoming meetings.

📍 Dufferin – Amaranth Township Recreation Hall, 374028 6th Line, Amaranth, October 20 at 7:00 PM
📍Durham – Greenbank United Church, 19991 Hwy #12, Greenbank, October 20 at 7:15 PM
📍Haldimand – Matt Beischlag’s Farm/Shop – 1094 Concession 10 Walpole, Hagersville, ON, October 21 at 7:00 PM
📍Stormont– South Nation Conservation Office, 38 Victoria St, Finch, October 21 at 8:00 PM
📍Bruce– Walkerton Legion, 505 Scott Street, Walkerton, October 23 at 6:30 PM
📍Cochrane– Second Mile Club, 440 Eighth Street, Cochrane, October 24 at 6:00 PM

Come connect with fellow members, hear updates from OFA leadership, and help shape the future of agriculture in Ontario.

➡️ Details: www.ofa.on.ca/regional-meetings-2026/

10/19/2026

10/18/2026

The DFA newsletter has been emailed to everyone with an email address registered with the OFA and mailed to Dufferin members without an email address on file.

DFA AGM is this Tuesday 7pm in Amaranth, details are attached

Please RSVP to [email protected] with your OFA farm registration number.

If you have not received your newsletter, send Sherri and email and she will send it to you.