Wallace working on his own farm.
Farmers have an opportunity to meet others in their field – at the upcoming Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) regional meeting on Wednesday (August 30th), at the Exeter Golf Club.
Ethan Wallace is the OFA’s Zone 7 Director – his 1000 head dairy farm straddles the Huron and Perth border, just outside of Seaforth. He says that the event is an opportunity for farmers to collaborate on more than politics,
Farming is a changing industry, with increasing automation and computerization, Wallace says that many people’s idea of what a farmer is, is outdated.
The OFA’s meeting also looks to address pertinent issues for farmers, and gives farmers an opportunity to express their own opinions on current issues in the industry. From tariffs on Russian fertilizer imports, to housing development on agricultural lands,
With agriculture remaining Ontario’s largest contributor to the GDP, Wallace says that the attendance of farmers is absolutely vital to his ability to represent the concerns of workers in agriculture within the region,
Participation not only strengthens the provincial organization’s influence but also contributes to a louder voice for rural Ontario.
Written by: B. Shakyaver
