2020 OFFMA Awards
Making the most of a pandemic year, OFFMA members are celebrated for their adaptability and persistence. We all know 2020 will be a year we won’t soon forget. So many changes, pivots and adaptations happening all year through. The OFFMA Board decided that because it was such a different year for the direct farm marketing...
Marketing to Staycationers
Summer is holiday season but as Canadians we can’t leave the country and, in some cases, we can’t even visit other provinces this year. Parents are desperate to have something for their kids to do since they have been home since the middle of March. RV sales have gone through the roof and it is...
Stars shone brightly last night
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Ontario Farm Fresh held their Annual Awards Gala at 13th Street Winery last night and a few stars were highlighted in the direct farm marketing industry. The Leadership Award was presented to Jim and Leslie Forsythe from Forsythe Family Farms. Forsythe Family Farms has been a member of OFFMA since 1988....
Farm Fresh Awards Keep Coming
Niagara Falls – Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Niagara Falls – Each year since 2007, on-farm direct marketers gather to celebrate excellence in their industry and share in the successes of their fellow farmers. This year is no exception for the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association’s (OFFMA) Awards Banquet. Over the years the number of awards...
Farm visit do’s and don’ts or “Farm Etiquette”
You are visiting a working farm and a business. You are a guest on the farm. Please respect any rules and signs displayed at the farm. Leave your pets at home unless the farm specifies that pets are welcome. Most farms have their own animals. Park your vehicle in designated areas only. For your own...
Preparing to visit a farm checklist
Call ahead or check the web site to sure the variety of fruits, vegetables and/or other specific products you want are ready and available. Morning and evening are cooler and more comfortable if you are picking your own produce. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather conditions. Rubber boots may come in handy....
7 great reasons to buy local and eat in season
Freshness – locally grown fruits and vegetables are usually harvested the same day as they are sold. When crops are picked at their peak and hand-crafted, the freshness is captured in the farmstead cheeses or the fruit preserves. You can’t beat the flavour of fresh. Environment – environmental impact is reduced by using less energy...