OFA supports cost-share funding for farmers’ markets

Jun 03, 2025

A second year of funding for a cost-share program to support marketing projects promoting Ontario farmers at farmers’ markets across the province has been approved. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) will be contributing another $50,000 to Farmers’ Markets Ontario (FMO) following a successful program in 2024 that supported marketing and awareness projects to promote local farmers participating in farmers’ markets.

“In our current climate of economic upheaval and trade challenges with the United States, consumer interest in buying local products and supporting local businesses has never been higher and we want to help make it easier for Ontarians to shop local,” says Teresa Van Raay, farmer and director with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. “The ongoing uncertainty is tough for farmers and farm businesses, and this is one way we’re able to support our members who sell directly to consumers.”

The program’s emphasis on local food aligns well with OFA’s commitment to increasing visibility for Ontario agriculture, promoting local food, fuel, fibre and flowers through its Home Grown initiative as well as Local Food Week, Ontario Agriculture Week, and other provincial agriculture promotion efforts.

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Video: We’ll NEVER Use These Grain Bins Again!

A huge change is happening on the farm — our new grain bin has officially arrived, and that means we’ll never use some of our old grain bins again. In today's video, we take delivery of the new grain bin, look back at the old bins that have been part of our farm for years, and talk about why this upgrade is such a big deal for harvest, grain storage, and the future of our family farm.

This is more than just a grain bin delivery. It’s the end of an era and the start of a major farm upgrade that will completely change how we handle corn during harvest. From old grain storage to a brand-new bin setup, this project is one of the biggest improvements we’ve made at the farm.

Join me as the new grain bin shows up, the bin project continues, and we prepare for a new chapter in harvest efficiency on our Minnesota family farm.