Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2026 – STIRLING, ONTARIO — The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies(OAAS) is pleased to announce a renewed three-year funding commitment supporting Building Community Leaders, a province-wide leadership and governance trainingprogram designed to strengthen Ontario’s agricultural societies and agricultural adjacent organizations. Delivered in partnership with the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI), the program … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2026 Celebrating 180 Years of Traditions at the 2026 OAAS ConventionStirling, ON – The 2026 Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Convention welcomed approximately 1,200 delegates from across the province February 19-21 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites in Richmond Hill.Celebrating 180 years of supporting agricultural societies … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2025 The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) is marking their 179th anniversary. Stirling, ON – The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) proudly hosted its annual convention and annual meeting, bringing together nearly 1,200 delegates from across Ontario, as well as representatives from Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. The event, … Read more