By Ethan Wallace, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
For farm leaders, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) annual summer meeting is always a highlight on the calendar. It’s a chance to gather with other sector leaders from across the country, take stock of the current landscape, and work on charting a united path forward.
This year, the gathering held even more significance than usual.
With a new federal government in place and major challenges ahead, it’s clear that Canada is at a pivotal moment in its history – and that includes agriculture. The choices we make now will shape the future of our farms, our food system, and rural communities for decades to come.
My family and I farm just outside of Seaforth near Lake Huron. I’m also a Vice President with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and I’m proud that our organization continues to play a leading role in uniting voices in our sector.
Earlier this year, we spearheaded a coordinated communications effort among Ontario’s agricultural organizations to draw attention to both the challenges and the growth potential tied to trade, tariffs, and domestic policy. It was a proactive push to ensure government is not only hearing from us—but hearing a consistent, united message.
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