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 joins ag sector partners in urging investment in research and innovation
Sep 11, 2026
Veal Farmers of Ontario signed a joint letter from Ontario producer and commodity associations urging Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness to renew and enhance investment in the OMAFA-University of Guelph Agri-Food Innovation Alliance Agreement (the Alliance Agreement), which is critical to the research and innovation supporting Ontario’s $52 billion agri-food sector. Read the […]
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Jennifer Haley honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
Mar 25, 2026
Recognizing dedication and service to the veal cattle industry Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) was pleased to announce the recipient of the second Lifetime Achievement Award at its recent Annual General Meeting and Producer Education Day held Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Elora, Ontario. The Lifetime Achievement Award honours individuals whose exceptional vision and dedication […]
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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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Annual VFO Board of Director’s Award winner announced
Mar 19, 2026
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 18, 2026, in Elora, Ontario. The VFO Board of Director’s Award celebrates the many individuals whose […]
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