Wellington Federation of Agriculture

UPCOMING MEMBERS EVENT! Thanks to @OntarioFarms Revive Funding and Palmerston Home Hardware!

facebook.com/share/p/1bxqFd… Check out the details for Spark V5 symposium coming up!

Office Closure Notice⚠️ Please note that the Kenilworth Municipal Office will be closed until 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 18th. Regular services will resume at 1:00 PM. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

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Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Join the Raising Backyard Chickens webinar on March 28 | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM EST (Zoom). Learn about coop setup, nutrition, seasonal care & disease prevention. Recording included with registration! Register today: poultryindustrycouncil.ca/training/raisi…

Today is #InternationalWomensDay 👩‍🌾 🌾 We’re highlighting women in #OntAg, including Katie Normet, a goat dairy farmer from Arthur. She’s passionate about farming and encouraged by the rise of women in agriculture leadership and the growing recognition of their value. OFA celebrates women proud to farm and grow Ontario 🌱 To learn more about women in #ontag read the full Viewpoint here: bit.ly/4aZVKKe For more information on women’s changing role in agriculture bit.ly/3N3VgLc #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInAg #OntarioAgriculture #ProudToFarm

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RT @OPP_WR: #WellingtonOPP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest connected to a shoplifting incident th…

Think of running for Municipal Council this fall? Let's make sure that Agriculture is at the table! Attend the local info session at Aboyne Hall (Wellington County Museum) on Mar 25th at 7!

Get Ready to Apply for SARPAL funding! Producers & Landowners: get 50% cost-share funding (up to $40K) for sustainability projects like delayed haying to support species at risk. Intake opens Mar. 10 at 9am: Learn more at programguides.ontariosoilcrop.org/program/?cat=s… #SARPAL #SpeciesAtRisk #OntAg #OntarioSoilCrop

Are you a young, new or aspiring farmer? Register today for the Growing Ag Social at the London Farm Show!

Are you a young farmer or young person considering this for a career? Attend the Growing Ag Social at the #londonfarmshow ! Scan the QR code to register

🤔 Wondering what OFA actually does? Here are three things OFA did for farmers this year 👇 • 🏛️ Put farmer concerns directly in front of government — reviewing 129 regulatory consultations and submitting 45 policy responses • 💬 Spoke up for agriculture with 150+ media interviews and 400+ earned media stories • 🌾 Showed up in communities across Ontario — 22 events, 20 webinars, 36 all-candidates’ meetings, and funding for 75 local projects 📋 When you register your farm business this year, choose the organization that’s working for you — every day. 🌱 OFA: the trusted voice that turns your concerns into action. Learn why choosing OFA as your accredited farm organization matters ➡️ ofa.on.ca/fbr/

Rob Black stepping down as agriculture chair for new Senate leadership role wellingtonadvertiser.com/rob-black-step…

🚧 We’re hiring! The Township of Wellington North is seeking a full time Manager of Transportation Services to lead roads, bridges, fleet & winter ops. Salary: $101K–$127K. Learn more & apply: wellington-north.com 🚧

📣 Attention Wellington County farmers: Applications are open for Inclusive Prosperity’s Farmland Programs! 🌱Hands-on training, land access and support for new and experienced farmers. 👉Learn more or apply at inclusiveprosperity.ca

RT @OntarioFarms: Too many people still picture farming through an outdated lens, one that doesn’t reflect today’s reality or the growing n…

Check out this employment opportunity with our friends at the County of Wellington! careers.wellington.ca/job/Guelph-Agr…

2026 marks the #YearOfTheWomanFarmer to raise awareness of the role of women play in agrifood systems and the challenges they face. Women are valuable leaders, resources and workers on the farm and beyond who should be recognized for their contributions, empowered to grow and compensated fairly. This #IYWF2026 and every year, let us thank every woman farmer around the world for all they do to help feed our world! @FAO @SenateCA