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OFA Gears Up For Federal Election

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture wants to make sure the agriculture and food industry is well understood going into a federal election.

OFA officials say policies and regulations that are developed at a federal level are felt at provincial and municipal levels.  Rejean Pommainville is a Board Member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.  He says there are three key issues that should be addressed.

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The agriculture and food industry is one of the largest economic contributors to Canada’s economy and generates 1 in 8 jobs.

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