AGRICULTURAL LINKS
AGSCAPE
Our Vision: A world where the agri-food sector is recognized as a vehicle for positive social, economic, and environmental impact.
Our Mission: We empower Ontario students with impartial and accurate information to increase awareness of the agri-food system and ignite interest in related careers.
CANADA AGRICULTURE AND FOOD MUSEUM
Despite our temporary museum closures, Ingenium continues to spark the imaginations of curious minds! This page is a doorway to an array of engaging and online resources — perfect for parents, teachers, and students. Browse online educational programs by museum name or by type. Explore new spaces through our virtual tours, or visit digital exhibitions through Ingenium’s partnership with Google Arts & Culture.
BETTER FARMING
In 1999, AgMedia Inc. launched Better Farming, the biggest and best magazine for Ontario's commercial farmers. It continues the proud tradition of editorial excellence begun by its predecessor Farm & Country. Better Farming is your trusted source for insight on issues and trends affecting Ontario's ag industry.
AG CANADA
AGCanada.com is your portal to the award-winning resources of Glacier FarmMedia, Canada’s largest publisher of newspapers and magazines for farmers. Here you’ll find the online connections to Country Guide, Grainews, Canadian Cattlemen, the Manitoba Co-operator, and Alberta Farmer Express, and access to their digital editions — the print publications you see in your mailbox, here in a searchable online format.Here also is our Daily News, a news service for farmers across Canada — also available free each weekday morning in a Daily E-mail newsletter, which connects you as well to upcoming conferences, meetings and trade shows by way of our sites’ online events listings.
AGEX
Farm Management Canada (FMC) is an award-winning, trusted management resource for farm business managers and others in the agriculture industry.We are the only national organization dedicated exclusively to providing the resources necessary to enable Canadian farmers to make sound management decisions.FMC partners with industry stakeholders, including: governments, public and private sector organizations, and farm and commodity associations, to promote and foster the development of excellence in Canada’s agricultural sector.Supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and a growing number of private partners, FMC is fulfilling a significant role in nurturing a thriving Canadian agriculture industry.
GRENVILLE CFDC
Grenville CFDC is a community-based, nonprofit organization funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Our mission is investing in jobs, businesses and community innovation in Grenville County.
JUNIOR FARMERS OF ONTARIO
Junior Farmers (JFAO) welcomes anyone between the ages of 15 and 29 as of January 1. Members tend to be rural youth, but contrary to our name many of us are not farmers, and by the time we finish the program, we’re not all that junior! Members come from all walks of life, occupations and backgrounds.
4-H ONTARIO
4-H is a non-profit positive youth development organization that spans 70 countries across the world and 10 provinces across the country. For over a century, 4-H Ontario has been working to build youth as leaders within their communities and assets to the world. With roots in rural Ontario, today 4-H Ontario is open to all youth, of all backgrounds, across the province . In 4-H, youth ages 6–21 and screened, engaged volunteer leaders come together to learn about selected topics through fun hands-on activities and mentorship. There are also provincial camps, conferences, competitions and national and international travel opportunities available to further develop skills in leadership, business, self-confidence and more. 4-H provides youth with a place they can be involved, accepted, valued and heard while developing valuable leadership and life skills.
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
Welcome to the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. The OAAS is the provincial association representing over 200 Agricultural Societies from across the province. Its mission is a resource for its Members, providing leadership through communication and education, and encouraging the promotion of a rural way of life in Ontario.
BEEF FARMERS OF ONTARIO
For over fifty years the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) has been a tough and credible advocate and unified voice for the province’s 19,000 beef farmers, representing all sectors of the industry. BFO is the leading organization in Ontario working with beef farmers to develop and support landmark achievements that move the province’s beef industry forward sustainably and profitably. The Association is involved in a wide range of issues and initiatives that are important to all stakeholders. These include industry sustainability, market development, animal health and care, environment, and food safety. In addition, BFO works closely with other sectors of the agriculture and food industries on areas of mutual concern.
GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO
Ontario is a study in contrasts. The varied landscape includes the vast, rocky and mineral-rich Canadian Shield, which separates the fertile farmland in the south and the grassy lowlands of the north.
FARMS.COM
Farms.com’s vision is to be the essential partner to our global agriculture and food industry customers; by exceeding their expectations through value-added & integrated information-driven services and solutions enabled by technology .
OATI
The business of energy never stands still. Changes in technology, market demand, and regulations require today’s utilities to constantly adapt. Today, more than 2,200 energy industry customers turn to OATI to provide solutions to their operational challenges. In fact, more than 98% of North American energy industry organizations use our solutions, making OATI one of the most trusted names in the energy arena.
OFA
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is the largest general farm organization in Ontario, proudly representing 38,000 farm family members across the province.Our Mission: Farms and Food Forever.OFA is a dynamic, producer-led organization based in Guelph, Ontario that works to represent and champion the diverse interests of Ontario’s agri-food sector and rural communities. Our work includes government relations, farm policy development, research, lobby efforts, community representation, media relations and more. We have a strong voice for our members and the agri-food industry on issues, legislation and regulations governed by municipal, provincial and federal governments.
ONTARIO RUAL ROUTES
We have worked hard to develop a business model for rural or regional tourism. Our best clients are those who recognize gaps in the existing Destination Marketing Framework. Our Associates build sustainable models for the creative and the entrepreneurial. If you answer to those business sirens, we want to hear from you.
ONTARIO PLOWMEN’S ASSOCIATION
In the fall of 1910 a meeting of members of the local York association was held in the Richmond Hill Hotel to discuss the possibility of organizing a provincial plowmen's organization... Sixty-four enthusiastic plowmen met in the Walker House Hotel on January 6th, 1911... After much discussion it was moved by Mr. T. A. Patterson and seconded by Mr. W. H. Pugsley, "that we form an Ontario Plowmen's Association." Carried." An excerpt from 'God Speed the Plow', a history of the Ontario Plowmen's Association by John Fennell. God Speed the Plow
CANADIAN ROAD HORSE ASSOCIATION
What is a road horse? If you like to watch horses with speed, brilliant animation, and beautiful conformation, check out our website to learn more about one of the most exciting equine disciplines there is or catch a class at one of your local fairs this summer and fall or the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto!
METCALFE FAIR
Metcalfe Agricultural Society hosts the annual Metcalfe Fair, which is one of Ontario’s premier agricultural exhibitions. But we’re more than just a great Fair! The Metcalfe Fairgrounds are home to many events in our community. We are located at 2821 8th Line Road in the Village of Metcalfe (just off Bank Street in the south end of the City of Ottawa). The Fairgrounds have much to offer with open spaces, large buildings, ample parking, and a rich heritage feel.
RICHMOND FAIR
The Richmond Fair is by far the largest spectator event held annually within the surrounding community.It promotes agricultural awareness within the City of Ottawa, a city with the largest agricultural land base and agricultural economy in Canada. The fair offers a venue for those in the community to showcase their arts, crafts, livestock, produce, and much more!Each year the fair features events such as agriculture shows, demolition derby, live entertainment, rock climbing, games, rides, and more providing days worth of fun and entertainment for the whole family.Over 30 different committees are involved in planning the Richmond Fair and other fair sanctioned events hosted on the fairgrounds throughout the year. The Richmond Fair is supported through fundraising events, donations and partnerships from individuals and businesses throughout our community. We would like to thank all of our current and past sponsors, patrons, visitors & volunteers for making our fair a continued success!
CARP FAIR
Enjoy a fun filled day in the country at the “Best Little Fair in Canada”, the Carp Fair. With great music, great shows, and a huge midway… you’ll find something for the entire family! Feel the exhilaration of all the midway twists turns and tumbles! Enjoy live music, world-class horse shows, President’s Choice SuperDogs, and our very own Rodeo! Your kids will beam with excitement at the Family Circle tent with magic shows, and puppets or experience agricultural learning in the Ag Tent, petting zoo and more! It’s a full weekend of family fun! For a great fall day in the country – where all your senses will be activated – see, hear, smell – come visit Carp Fair 2018 and go home exhausted.
PERTH FAIR
The Perth and District Agricultural Society was founded in 1845. Many things have changed over the years, including the name and location of the society. One thing that has remained is the dedicated volunteer base which has supported the organization over the years. Did you know? - The Perth and District Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization that hosts the Perth Fair on Labour Day weekend in Perth, ON. The organization is made up of hundreds of volunteers who come together to present a balance between agricultural and entertainment events.
SOUTH MOUNTAIN FAIR
Mountain Township Agricultural Society would like to sincerely thank the Township of North Dundas, United Counties of S D & G, as well as all of the businesses and individuals that have sponsored our fair. Your support allows us to maintain the level of competition and entertainment that we are known for. Thank You! ~ MTAS
MERRICKVILLE FAIR
Merrickville Fair Dates - Due to Covid 19 the 2020 Edition of the fair has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2021.