Feeding Your Future
Promoting agri-food jobs and training opportunities across
Ontario.
Making connections in the agri‑food workforce.
Employers are seeking qualified candidates for Ontario’s food, beverage and agri-products sector. Feeding Your Future wants to make it easier for employers to find, train, and retain the workers they need, and help employ Ontarians with meaningful jobs during COVID-19 and beyond.
Job Matching Concierge Service
OFA is partnering with AgCareers.com and CareersInFood.com to help agri-food businesses set up an account online, post job openings, and manage applications.
Streamlining the process of connecting job seekers with agri‑food employers
Through webinars, agri-training opportunities and virtual career fairs, Feeding Your Future allows candidates to learn more about agriculture, enter the workforce feeling prepared and confident and bridges the gap to new employers and job opportunities.
Webinars
Free webinars for job seekers and employers to learn about opportunities in agri-food, health, safety and workplace cultureAgri-training
A new online certificate for employees and job seekers as an introduction to agri-food safety and awarenessCareer Fairs
Free online events hosted across the province to connect agri-food employers and job seekersFacebook Posts
"Not all facets of agriculture will pique someone's interest, but there are ample opportunities to put yourself out there and find what fills your cup."
Meet #FeatureYourFuture spotlight Emily Sousa!
Emily's family immigrated from the Azores in Portugal, now residing in Cambridge, Ontario. Her family was involved in smallholder agriculture in the Azores and is proud to see Emily working in agriculture and agri-food in Ontario.
As part of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) team, Emily is a Farm Policy Analyst, leading the land use and farm property file for OFA. Emily graduated from the University of Guelph, first obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in International Development with an emphasis in rural and agricultural development, then going on to pursue a Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development. With a passion for responsible land use planning, Emily is also a Candidate Registered Professional Planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute.
Gaining her first on-farm work experience at the age of 15, everything Emily knew about agriculture was quickly challenged. The diversity of responsibilities in this role piqued Emily's interest in agriculture, food systems, and sustainability overall. Beyond primary production, Emily also has experience in agricultural science, international agriculture and policy which has served to her advantage, increasing her understanding of the industry as a whole.
In Emily's current world of land use planning, she is continuously amazed by the different opportunities and existing connection between land use planning and agriculture which she is excited to continue exploring. Everyone she has engaged with in agriculture and agri-food is very open and supportive when bringing individuals with non-agricultural backgrounds on board. Everyday she feels lucky to work alongside all kinds of people that are just as eager to champion the success of agricultural and rural communities.
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Looking for some additional training for your employees to keep them safe on the roads and on the farm this growing season?
Registration for the ag worker safety & awareness certificate is open on our website, where the course syllabus can also be found for more details. Check it out here: feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/ontario-agriculture-worker-safety-and-awareness-certificate/
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Join us with AgCareers.com & CareersInFood.com next Tuesday for our Ontario wide virtual career fair! Pop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get connected with this wide variety of employers in agriculture. Register today: feedingyourfuture.ca/career-fairs/
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"I worried that I would always be an outsider of the ag community because I wasn't raised on a farm. To my surprise the industry has been so welcoming to me and I've been given opportunities I never imagined."
Introducing #FeatureYourFuture spotlight, Holly McGill originally from Pickering, ON!
Holly had virtually no ties to agriculture through her family and her interest in this industry grew based on her love of riding horses. Holly received a lot of support from her family as she pursued a degree from the University of Guelph in a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, majoring in Animal Science. She then continued her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Dairy Nutrition.
Holly is currently a Ruminant Nutritionist at Wallenstein Feed & Supply Ltd., focusing largely on veal and beef nutrition. She always felt she wanted to be an equine vet, but was aware the reality would be to work in a mixed large animal practice. Instead, she chose to do her undergrad in agriculture before applying to the Ontario Vet College to build relevant experience. Within a short time frame, she determined her interest in animal nutrition, helping to keep animals healthy and productive, rather than treating them once they're already ill.
Holly's classmates were a huge inspiration to her passion for agriculture and discovering how dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable farmers are. Holly has come to see how vibrant of an industry agriculture is and how much it intersects with every individuals daily life.
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On March 24 from 10 am - 11 am join us for another employer webinar! Speaker Joe Dales will be discussing how to build your team in an agriculture workplace by finding workers, developing them and keeping them. Register now: feedingyourfuture.ca/webinars/ AgCareers CareersInFood.com
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From March 13 - 19 we celebrate Canadian Agricultural Safety Week to promote awareness and the importance of farm safety. This ag safety week value #FarmSafetyEveryday in your rural community and ag workplace. Learn more here www.casa-acsa.ca/en/canadian-agricultural-safety-week/ Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) #AgSafeCanada
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Here's what a local high school teacher had to share about about the Ontario Ag Worker Safety & Awareness certificate ⬇️ If you are interested in enrolling high school or post-secondary students in this course, contact rcabc@uoguelph.ca for a group enrollment rate.
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Interested in finding a job in the #agrifood sector? Join us on February 24, 2022 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to connect with a wide variety of employers in the industry. Tune in from anywhere in the province and take advantage of this networking opportunity by registering today 👉 feedingyourfuture.ca/career-fairs/ #CareersInAg
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Attention job seekers 🚨 On February 24, 2022, another Ontario-wide virtual career fair will be held from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. with AgCareers.com & CareersInFood.com. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect directly with employers in the #agri-food sector. Register now: feedingyourfuture.ca/career-fairs/ #feedyourfuture #careersinag
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The launch day has finally arrived for the enhanced Ontario Agriculture Worker Safety and Awareness Certificate. Until March 31, 2022, this program will be offered at a discounted rate of $99 for individuals and $79 at a volume discount.
Register now! For more details check out the course syllabus on our website: feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/ontario-agriculture-worker-safety-and-awareness-certificate/
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TOMORROW is the last day to submit your application for the @OntarioFarms Communications Coordinator position. If you have experience in communications and are interested in working for an agricultural organization, apply today. Learn more here 👇 https://ofa.on.ca/careers/communications-coordinator/
Employment in the agri-food industry includes anything from farm work to food service. This includes food processing which @adaptcouncil is growing support for through the Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative. Learn more by visiting their website:
Programs
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Check out this opportunity to join #teamOFA 👇
#teamOFA is hiring a full-time Communications Coordinator 🚨 If you're passionate about #ontag and looking to join our dynamic team, apply today! Those interested can email their resume and cover letter to hr@ofa.on.ca. Applications close August 5. https://ofa.on.ca/careers/communications-coordinator/
With kids home for the summer, we encourage everyone to perform circle checks before starting equipment and to remain highly alert for small children. It is important to keep everyone safe and avoid accidents. Learn what else you can do to be #farmsafe👇
Road Safety and Farm Vehicles
It’s the time of year when farm equipment hits the roadways again, and when slow moving vehicles share the ...
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