VFO joins call to pause carbon tax hike
Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) has signed a letter along with our agriculture and food industry partners calling on the federal government to pause the 23 per cent carbon tax increase coming into effect on Monday, April 1, 2024. VFO appreciates the support of Minister Thompson and is proud to collaborate with our industry partners on this important issue for Ontario farmers.
Read the full letter here.
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Jennifer Haley honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
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Veal Farmers of Ontario announces leadership for 2026
Mar 19, 2026
Re-election of Kroesbergen as Chair, Yantzi, Vice Chair Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is pleased to announce the re-election of Middlesex County veal producer Philip Kroesbergen as Chair and Dylan Yantzi (Tavistock) as Vice Chair, at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors. Kroesbergen, who joined the VFO Board in 2017, farms full-time with […]
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Veal Farmers of Ontario appoints Patrick MacCarthy as Executive Director
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On behalf of the Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) Board of Directors, VFO Chair Philip Kroesbergen is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick MacCarthy to the role of Executive Director, effective April 1, 2026. The VFO Board selected MacCarthy for his extensive understanding of Ontario’s veal and dairy calf sectors and his commitment to […]
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