Ontario Federation of Agriculture is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. To help recognize this milestone OFA has developed a suite of celebratory events and activities to engage OFA members throughout our anniversary year.
OFA 80th Anniversary Bursary
At the 2015 OFA annual general meeting (AGM) delegates and guests had the opportunity to bid on an array of items including Ontario-sourced food and beverage baskets, tourism packages, tools, Sports memorabilia and event tickets.
This year the proceeds from the 2015 AGM Silent Auction and Harvest Tailgate Celebration 50/50 draw have been put towards OFA’s 80th Anniversary Bursary.
The 80th anniversary bursary fund includes three scholarships for students of OFA families pursuing higher education towards a career in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Eligible applicants include students from across Ontario.
The bursaries will be awarded regionally, including one recipient from each of the Western, Eastern and Northern regions. The selected recipients will be recognized and awarded at the 2016 OFA Annual General Meeting. Application information will be available in January 2016.
OFA sponsored trip 2017 World Ag Expo
The OFA is sponsoring an OFA member-exclusive trip for two to the 2017 World Agriculture Expo in California, USA.
OFA members will have the chance to enter to win this special OFA sponsored trip at any participating farm or trade show OFA attends during our 80th anniversary.
The winner will be announced at the 2016 OFA Annual General Meeting and Convention. For more details, visit www.ofa.on.ca/worldagexpo.
80 for 80 Trivia Contest
The 80 for 80 Trivia Contest features 80 questions representing OFA’s 80 years. All questions will be posted on the OFA website and updated on a weekly basis, with some weeks having a bonus question. OFA members can submit their answers using the submission form below.
Members are encouraged to answer as many questions as they can for an opportunity to win the monthly draw. For each correct answer, members will be entered into a monthly draw to win a $200 gift card to Mark’s or TSC Stores. Winners will be announced monthly. For more details, visit www.ofa.on.ca/80for80contest.
OFA Farm Gate Challenge
Members are encourged to decorate their farm gate while promoting their OFA membership and OFA’s 80th anniversary. Create a beautification display using any OFA items, snap a photo, complete the contest form and send it in. First place will be awarded $1,000, while second place receives $500 and third place will receive $250. For more details, visit www.ofa.on.ca/farmgatechallenge.
