Ag advocacy groups to receive $518,000 in federal funding

The Farm & Food Care Ontario (FFCO) annual conference on April 9, marked a pivotal moment for the organization with the appointment of new leadership, the celebration of agricultural advocacy, and a major federal investment. Key highlights included the appointment of three new directors, the presentation of the2026 Food & Farming Champion Award to egg and pullet farmer Tonya Haverkamp, and a $518,210 fundingannouncement from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

During the annual business meeting, FFCO welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors:

• Tracey Arts, nominated by Ontario Federation of Agriculture
• Bryan Fieldhouse, nominated by Chicken Farmers of Ontario
• Alan Kruszel, nominated by Grain Farmers of Ontario