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• Joint statement from Ontario’s farm leaders

  May 31, 2023

  The leadership of Ontario’s agricultural organizations named below are pleased to find common ground with the Ontario government in respect to protecting farmland under the proposed Provincial Planning Statement, with thanks to Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark, for their […]

• VFO STATEMENT: Joint Statement from Ontario’s Farm Leaders on Bill 97 and Proposed Provincial Planning Statement

  May 19, 2023

  Agricultural land is an important resource that must be protected and maintained so that we can continue to grow and raise food that feeds Ontario and the world. Prime agricultural land is being developed at a staggering pace and this pressure of decreased availability makes it even harder for young farmers to be able to […]

• Veal Farmers of Ontario announces new leadership for 2023

  Mar 10, 2023

  Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is pleased to announce the election of Middlesex County veal producer Phil Kroesbergen as Chair and Dylan Yantzi as Vice Chair, at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors. Kroesbergen, who joined the Board in 2017, farms full-time with his father and brother near Strathroy. Their family operation, Creekside […]

• Annual VFO Board of Director’s Award winner announced

  Mar 10, 2023

  Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) was pleased to announce this year’s VFO Board of Director’s Award winner at its recent Annual General Meeting and Producer Education Day held Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Elora, Ontario. The VFO Board of Director’s Award recognizes the contributions that many make to help the VFO Board achieve our mandate […]

• Favourite family recipes are the true star of holiday gatherings

  Dec 15, 2022

  Food takes centre stage as we celebrate being together again this holiday season Fond food memories are often at the heart of celebrations with family and friends. The dish made from a secret family recipe, handed down through the generations, gracing the holiday table. The mouth-watering aroma of familiar holiday fare filling the house, drawing […]

• Veal Farmers of Ontario launches new consumer campaign

  Nov 10, 2022

  Celebrating together again with Ontario Veal Food is at the heart of so many of our favourite special occasions, celebrations, and holiday entertaining when we gather with our family and friends. At this time of the year there are so many different holidays and celebrations taking place. Many cannot wait to entertain and gather once […]

• New study highlights economic impact and funding shortfall of Ontario’s Risk Management and Self-Directed Risk Management Programs for farmers

  Oct 31, 2022

  Today, the Ontario Agriculture Sustainability Coalition (OASC) announced the release of a new study, Evaluation of the Impact of the Risk Management Program/Self-Directed Risk Management Program on Ontario Farmers and the Economy, undertaken by Harry Cummings and Associates and Agri Metrics Consulting. The study examined the economic impact that Ontario’s Risk Management Program (RMP) and […]

• VFO STATEMENT: VFO applauds Health Canada’s decision to remove Front-of-Package labelling on ground meat

  Jun 30, 2022

  Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) supports Health Canada’s decision to exempt ground veal, and all ground meats, from the “high in” saturated fat Front-of-Package (FOP) labelling requirements. The new FOP labelling requirements which exempt ground meat will be published in the Canada Gazette Part II on July 6, 2022. This decision aligns ground meat with […]

• Mettawas Station Italian Mediterranean Grill named winner of Ontario’s Best Veal Sandwich 2022 by Veal Farmers of Ontario

  Jun 20, 2022

  Social media was ablaze for weeks with people’s picks for their favourite veal sandwich and now, after some intensive veal sandwich eating and a tournament that narrowed down eight restaurants to the top two, Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is excited to announce that on Saturday, June 18, a new winner was crowned. After an […]

• VFO STATEMENT: Take action and join the dontlabelmybeef.ca campaign opposing warning labels on ground meat

  Jun 14, 2022

  CVA joins others requesting an exemption for ground veal, beef As part of their Healthy Eating Strategy, Health Canada is proposing an unwarranted ‘high saturated fat’ label for ground veal, beef, pork, and lamb sold in retail. Front-of-Package (FOP) warning labels for single-ingredient foods contradict the principles of healthy eating and only serve to confuse […]

• VFO STATEMENT: VFO congratulates Premier Ford and the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario on their election victory

  Jun 09, 2022

  Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is pleased to congratulate Premier Ford and the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario on their election victory as well as all newly elected and re-elected Members of Provincial Parliament. “We are looking forward to working with our government colleagues to continue building upon the Risk Management Program that will support […]

• VFO provincial election priorities

  May 19, 2022

  Ahead of the upcoming provincial election, the Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) Board of Directors has identified priority issues for our sector and we encourage producers to share them in conversations with their local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) candidates. Every conversation, whether in-person, over the phone, through emails or social media, is an opportunity […]

• Veal Farmers of Ontario announces leadership for 2022

  Mar 17, 2022

  Bouilly re-elected to another term as VFO Chair Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is pleased to announce the re-election of Pascal Bouilly as Chair and Cameron Knip as Vice Chair, at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors. Bouilly, the Dairy Calf Supply Chain Manager with Delft Blue Veal in Cambridge, was appointed to […]

• Annual VFO Board of Director’s Award winner announced

  Mar 10, 2022

  Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) was pleased to announce this year’s VFO Board of Director’s Award winner at its recent virtual Annual General Meeting held March 9, 2022. The VFO Board of Director’s Award recognizes the contributions that many make to help the VFO Board achieve their goals. This year, Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) […]

• VFO STATEMENT: VFO applauds investment to improve veterinary access for Ontario livestock farmers

  Jan 20, 2022

  Access to veterinary care is a priority for all livestock farmers. Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) applauds yesterday’s joint announcement of an investment of up to $4 million dollars through the Livestock Veterinary Innovation Initiative, which will provide cost-share funding to improve virtual care options, expand telemedicine access and address issues with mobile clinics. VFO […]

• Four new Virtual Reality tours open doors to mushroom, veal, grain farms and research facilities

  Jan 10, 2022

  Canadians interested in learning more about how their food is produced have more opportunities available to them now at www.FarmFood360.ca. Four new Virtual Reality Tours, filmed throughout 2021 on mushroom, veal and grain farms – and research facilities operated by the University of Guelph – have been added to the popular website, joining the 18 […]

• Ontario’s meat and poultry sector welcomes $25 million Strategic Agri-Food Processing Fund to enhance processing capacity and food security

  Nov 05, 2021

  Ontario’s processing, livestock and farm organizations welcome the announcement made by provincial government that they will invest $25 million to help strengthen food processing capacity in Ontario. The Strategic Agri-Food Processing Fund comes in response to key issues brought to the Government through Livestock Processing Capacity Working Group, which included several key industry organizations working […]

• Veal Farmers of Ontario announces leadership for 2021

  Mar 16, 2021

  March 16, 2021 – Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is pleased to announce the re-election of Pascal Bouilly as Chair and the election of Cameron Knip as Vice Chair, at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors.

• Annual VFO Board of Director’s Award winner announced

  Mar 04, 2021

  Recognizing dedication and service to the veal cattle industry Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) was pleased to announce this year’s VFO Board of Director’s Award winner at its recent Virtual Annual General Meeting held on March 3, 2021. The VFO Board of Director’s Award recognizesthe contributions that many make to help the VFO Board achieve […]

• VFO’s regulations amended to include veal cattle sold in sales barns

  Dec 17, 2020

  Amendments provide clarity and broaden definition of veal cattle Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is pleased to announce that amendments to the VFO regulations that update the definitions of veal cattle and now include the collection of licence fees on veal cattle sold in sales barns will come into effect on January 1st, 2021. VFO […]

• VFO provides updated calf management resource to all Ontario veal and dairy producers

  Dec 16, 2020

  Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is pleased to announce that the launch of the revised second edition of the “Building the Foundation for Healthy Calves II” manual will involve distribution to all Ontario veal and dairy producers. This manual is an essential producer resource designed to address the challenges of today’s veal and dairy calf […]

• Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020: Protecting Ontario farms and the food system

  Dec 04, 2020

  More than ever, we understand the critical importance of maintaining a steady and reliable food supply and protecting the safety of those who feed us. Today, the Ontario government announced the proclamation of the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020. Beginning December 5, 2020, the Act will protect Ontario’s food supply chain, […]

• VFO STATEMENT: Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020: Protecting Ontario farms and the food system

  Dec 04, 2020

  Along with our commodity group partners, Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) was pleased to join Minister Ernie Hardeman and the Ontario government virtually today as they announced the proclamation of Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020. Beginning December 5, 2020, the Act will protect Ontario’s food supply chain, from […]

• VFO announces Licence Fee Inspection and Compliance position

  Oct 28, 2020

  Board focusing on enhanced communications and integrity in collection system  Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is pleased to announce that Geoff Holwell has joined the organization in the newly created position of Inspection and Compliance Officer. “Since VFO came into force in April 2015, we have worked openly and diligently on education and awareness with […]

• Ontario’s veal farmers show appreciation to essential workers at Ontario veal processing facilities

  Aug 18, 2020

  Essential workers at participating Ontario veal processing facilities were surprised last week with gourmet cookies for each staff member as a gesture of appreciation from Ontario’s veal farmers for their hard work and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the commitment of the veal processing facilities and their loyal staff, the Ontario veal supply chain […]

• VFO STATEMENT: VFO applauds investment of additional $50 million in RMP

  Jul 17, 2020

  Pascal Bouilly, VFO Chair, joined Premier Ford, Minister Hardeman and our commodity organization colleagues for an important announcement that will see an additional $50 million invested into the Risk Management Program (RMP) in 2020, bringing forward the Premier’s campaign promise by one year. This brings the total annual investment into RMP to $150 million. This […]

• New legislation protects farms and food safety

  Jun 17, 2020

  Ontario farm families depend on the safety and security of their farms to raise livestock, and grow and produce food to maintain a strong, reliable food supply. That’s why Ontario’s farm and commodity groups applaud the Ontario government for Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020. Bill 156 strikes an […]

• VFO STATEMENT: Update on COVID-19

  Apr 30, 2020

  Due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO), like so many other businesses and organizations, is committed to doing our part in the shared and unprecedented battle against COVID-19. The health and safety of our staff, our board members, our members and all our families is of paramount importance. Please be advised […]

• Immediate action required by province to protect food security

  Apr 27, 2020

  Beef Farmers of Ontario, Grain Farmers of Ontario, Veal Farmers of Ontario, and the Ontario Sheep Farmers are asking the Premier and the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to immediately move to fully fund the Ontario Risk Management Program (RMP) to help over 50,000 Ontario farmers continue to deliver food for the people […]

• Veal Farmers of Ontario announces new leadership for 2020

  Apr 22, 2020

  Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is pleased to announce the election of Pascal Bouilly (Cambridge) as Chair and Middlesex County veal producer Phil Kroesbergen as Vice Chair, at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors. Bouilly, the Dairy Calf Supply Chain Manager with Grober Nutrition, was appointed to the VFO Board of Directors in […]

• Annual VFO Board of Director’s Award winner announced 2020

  Mar 26, 2020

  Recognizing dedication and service to the veal cattle industry Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) was pleased to announce this year’s VFO Board of Director’s Award winner at its recent Annual General Meeting and Producer Education Day held at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford on March 11, 2020. The VFO Board of Director’s Award is […]

• VFO enters into agreements with the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency

  Mar 11, 2020

  Partnership strengthens the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off program  The Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) and the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency (the Agency) are pleased to announce they have entered into agreements to strengthen Canadian veal marketing as a part of the larger Canadian beef and veal marketing initiative. “This agreement between our two organizations ensures […]

• VFO STATEMENT: Veal carcass weight limit increase

  Jan 24, 2020

  Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is very pleased to share some great news with our members and industry stakeholders concerning an issue we have worked very diligently on—obtaining an increase to the veal carcass weight limit. As of January 15, 2020, the weight limit for a veal carcass has been increased from 180 kg to […]