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.


Want to learn more?
Explore these project toolkits to learn more and register for upcoming events.
Employer Toolkit Job Seeker ToolkitJob 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
Students of Ontario families are welcome to apply today for OFA's 2021 bursary program! 3 recipients will be selected and the deadline to apply is August 31, 2021. Follow the link for more details: ofa.on.ca/apply-today-for-ofas-2021-bursary-program/ ... See MoreSee Less

Apply today for OFA's 2021 bursary program | Ontario Federation of Agriculture
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The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is offering three bursaries in the amount of $2,000 per recipient. The bursaries are available for students of OFA families who are entering or currently pu...- Likes: 0
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Check out the Ontario Agriculture Worker Safety & Awareness Certificate for new farm workers! ow.ly/X54950Eh17W
Registrants have been very happy with the practical knowledge shared in this program for any new workers or for those that need a refresher course ⬇️
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"I am always amazed where agriculture can fit into a conversation, and how being open to understanding agriculture can lead you to a job in a variety of different fields."
Meet the next #FeatureYourFuture candidate, Claire Coombs, originally from Kanata Ontario!
Claire grew up in the suburbs of Ottawa with her family, having very little connection to agriculture. She now works as an instructor at Algonquin College - Perth Campus for the Business-Agriculture Program and thus far, Claire has developed four courses for the program and teaches agronomy-based courses.
Claire earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from the University of Waterloo and also decided to pursue her Masters in Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph. Her interest in the environment was the first link to her integration into the agriculture sector, although this was a slow transition.
After graduating from Waterloo, she got a job working for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), collecting data by scouting berry fields for insects. This position taught Claire a lot she didn't know about Ontario agriculture along with the variety of skills and knowledge needed to work in the industry. This summer position also influenced her decision to study nutrient management during her Masters. Her research project was based at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, where she was thrown into the world of agriculture. Claire was blown away by the passion the people around her had surrounding agriculture.
Since Claire was young, she wanted to be a teacher but never imagined that would lead to teaching agriculture. She couldn't be more proud of her students though, and is excited about the variety of career opportunities they have with a diploma in agriculture. Claire makes an active effort to engage with people that are not directly involved in the industry and enjoys sharing her newfound perspective on the world of agriculture.
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A strong team is required to maintain herd health and enhance animal welfare on Ontario beef farms 🐮
Watch this full #FocusonLivestock video developed with @scorregion & @BeefFarmersON to learn about the variety of roles needed feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/focus-on-food-video-series/
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The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, @mclaudebibeau, announced an investment of $1.4 million to improve farm safey 👷♀️🛑🛠️
What a way to celebrate Canadian Ag Safety Week! Read full announcement here: ow.ly/2Jjv50E1xQN w.ly/2Jjv50E1xQN
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Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $1.4 million over two years to improve farm safety. The announcement helps kick o...
Celebrate #AgSafetyWeek until Saturday March 20 to raise awareness of keeping the agri-workplace safe! Proper training is necessary to ensure all workers avoid life-changing accidents.
Visit the #FeedYourFuture website to access the safety & awareness training certificate to educate new workers on risks and hazards in the workplace: ow.ly/hmMm50E0kvS
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Are you finishing up your post-secondary school year and in need of a job?
Register for the #FeedYourFuture career fair TOMORROW from 10am - 2pm to get connected with agri-food employers! ow.ly/QqWB50DVACi
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As we approach the spring planting season, tune into the #FocusonFood video that highlights considerations for investing in grain farm equipment, resources and training opportunities. ow.ly/iCEj50DUBeB
Sign up for the virtual career fair on Thursday while you're there!
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The next #FeedYourFuture virtual career fair is only 3 days away!
Register to attend on Thursday March 11 from 10 am - 2 pm, hosted by @AgCareers & @CareersInFood. Get connected with an employer or job seekers to fill a role in the agri-food sector🔬🌱💻 ow.ly/42MY50DTq8S
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"Farmers are the jack of all trades as problem solvers, accountants, vets, stewards of the land, animal welfare advocates and technology users."
This week's #FeatureYourFuture Sarah van Leeuwen originally from Hamilton, Ontario!
Growing up in the suburbs of Hamilton, Sarah had little to influence her growing interest in agriculture, yet it was still a passion she chose to pursue. Her parents both lived on farms when they were kids but moved at a young age so agriculture was not a big part of Sarah's childhood. Against all odds, Sarah has been farming with her husband in Chatham-Kent, raising pigs and growing cash crops since 2012 🐖🌽
Even though she grew up in an urban area, Sarah was drawn to working with dairy cattle. As a kid, she loved animals and wanted to be a vet. She started gaining experience on her best friend's family dairy farm where she found a passion for working with these large animals, dreaming of running her own dairy operation.
When Sarah was in high school, she also had a co-op placement on a dairy farm where she could build experience and gain confidence in her interests. Through this program, she interacted with many rural classmates and she learned about the Associate Diploma in Agriculture at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus.
Sarah's parents were always very supportive of her interest in agriculture but were skeptical about the number of job opportunities. Their skepticism faded as Sarah gained work experience in a variety of places over the years, employed in the campus' dairy barn, pig barn and also working for Dow Agroscience.
She never pictured herself to be where she is now even though it was always part of her plan to work in agriculture. She is grateful for the number of opportunities that have allowed her to gain confidence in branching out, as she is now an active member of four different committees. Sarah is grateful to raise her family in a community where everybody is your neighbour.
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That is awesome bella❤️❤️❤️
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Sarah van Leeuwen this is amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow Marilena Costantini Seroski congrats on your daughter job well done lil mama xo
Good for you Sarah. 💕
Great job Sarah van Leeuwen mom, dad, brother Daniel and the rest of the family are so proud of you.
So happy for you hun. Congrats.
Make sure all employees receive proper direction and training to keep the roads safe this sprint planting season #plant21

As farm equipment begins to hit the road for #plant21, OFA encourages farmers to be diligent in keeping lights on, being cautious when turning left & checking the visibility, wear & tear of your slow-moving vehicle sign to keep all drivers on the road safe #farmsafe #roadsafety
Started this Thursday morning off with a presentation by @letsgrowfood at the @DufferinCounty Agriculture Roundtable: Growing Opportunity Through COVID-19.
#FeedYourFuture has a lot to offer job seekers & employers this spring and for the upcoming year!
Students of @OntarioFarms families are welcome to apply today for OFA's 2021 bursary program! 3 recipients will be selected and the deadline to apply is August 31, 2021. Follow the link for more details: http://ow.ly/N4UR50EiSmt
Take advantage of this valuable workshop to enhance your connection with employers!

Learn to enhance your “Soft Skills” to
increase your marketability and attract
employers on Thursday, April 8th at 10am! Contact skillsatwork@GeorgianCollege.ca @georgiancollege
Are you an apprentice looking for a great career? The recently launched Achievement Incentive Program is designed to provide more young people with high quality training that will lead to successful careers. Read more here: http://ow.ly/RIkc50EhInr
Check out the Ontario Agriculture Worker Safety & Awareness Certificate for new farm workers! http://ow.ly/iYD550EgZ7b
Registrants have been very happy with the practical knowledge shared in this program for any new workers or for those that need a refresher course ⬇️
"I am always amazed where agriculture can fit into a conversation, and how being open to understanding agriculture can lead you to a job in a variety of different fields."
Check out this weeks #FeatureYourFuture with
@c_coombs on our Instagram page: http://ow.ly/5WzH50Dz5Bp
Share with students graduating high school this year and may be eligible for this G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship.

The application deadline for the G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship has been extended to April 30th!
Know a student graduating? Their vision for the future of #CdnAg could win them a $4,000 #scholarship & another $1,000 for their high school.
Apply: http://g3growbeyond.org #GrowBeyond
A strong team is required to maintain herd health and enhance animal welfare on Ontario beef farms 🐮
Watch this full #FocusonLivestock video developed with @scorregion & @BeefFarmersON to learn about the variety of roles needed https://feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/focus-on-food-video-series/
This training is everything you need to know about the basics of working on any farm in Ontario. Register today or visit our website for more information ⬇️

Landed a job on a farm and looking for an overview of how an operation works and ways to keep yourself safe?
Learn more about the brand new Ontario Agriculture Worker Safety and Awareness Certificate.
https://feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/
