VFO STATEMENT: Joint Statement from Ontario’s Farm Leaders on Bill 97 and Proposed Provincial Planning Statement
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 enter into the agricultural sector. Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) stands together with our partners as stewards of our farmland in order to preserve and protect our farmland, water resources, and rural communities for generations to come.
VFO, along with Ontario’s farm and commodity groups, have worked collaboratively on this issue and have released a joint media statement.
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VFO STATEMENT: VFO Executive Director retirement and recruitment
Nov 04, 2025
After almost 30 years of dedicated and passionate service to the Ontario and Canadian veal cattle sectors, Jennifer Haley has provided notice to the Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) Board of Directors of her intention to retire from her role as Executive Director effective March 31, 2026. “I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to […]
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Veal Farmers of Ontario announces leadership for 2025
Mar 06, 2025
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 as Vice Chair, at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors. Kroesbergen, who joined the VFO Board in 2017, farms full-time with his […]
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Annual VFO Board of Director’s Award winner announced
Mar 06, 2025
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 Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Elora, Ontario. The VFO Board of Director’s Award recognizes the contributions that many […]
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VFO STATEMENT: VFO congratulates Premier Ford and the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario on their election victory
Feb 28, 2025
Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) congratulates 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. “With the election complete, we are now looking forward to working with Premier Ford and our government colleagues to implement the $100 million dollar […]
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