Ontario Renews Support for Building Community Leaders Program with Three-Year Funding Extension

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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

OAAS Convention 2026

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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

Notice of Annual Meeting 2026

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Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. The Annual Meeting of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies is scheduled to be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, 9005 Leslie St., Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B2 beginning at 1:30 pm. in the Grand York Ballroom. This meeting is for … Read more

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OAAS – CCEA Scholarship 2025

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For immediate release The 4th annual OAAS – Central Canada Exhibition Association Scholarship awarded to 8 Ontario students involved in their local agricultural societies Stirling, ON (November 4, 2025) The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) is pleased to announce the awarding of the fourth annual OAAS – Central Canada Exhibition Scholarships, eight winners were … Read more

You Make THE Difference National Initiative

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOntario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Awarded Grant to Empower Local Agricultural Societies through the You Make THE Difference National Initiative Stirling, Ontario – October 28, 2026 – The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies is proud to announce that it has been selected to participate in the You Make THE Difference National Initiative … Read more

Nominations open for Ontario’s Excellence in Agriculture Awards

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July 17, 2025 By Government of Ontario news release The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, to recognize individuals and organizations in the province’s agri-food industry. These awards honour farmers, food processors, businesses and industry organizations that are driving excellence, sustainability and long-term competitiveness in Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food industry. “The … Read more

OAAS Provincial Competition Results – 2025

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Butter Tarts1st: Gabriel Hounsome, District #1, Metcalfe2nd: Sandra Busby, District #4, Peterborough 3rd: Thelma Searles, District #14, Cochrane     Plain Chocolate Chip Cookies1st: Nathan Hill, District #11, Strong2nd: Sarah Nolan, District #13, Plympton-Wyoming 3rd: Lexi Hewton, District #10, Wiarton Machine Quilt1st: Diane Tink, District #4, Lindsay 2nd: Judy MacLeod, District #10, Markdale   Hand … Read more

OAAS Press Release 2025

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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

Notice of Annual Meeting 2025

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Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. The Annual Meeting of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies is scheduled to be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, 9005 Leslie St., Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B2 beginning at 1:30 pm. in the Grand York Ballroom. This meeting is for … Read more

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Learn more about the Building Community Leaders Program,

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Mark your calendar December 18th at 7:30 pm We’d like you to attend an information session on the Building Community Leaders Program, a unique opportunity designed to enhance leadership, governance, and risk management skills for members of Ontario’s agricultural societies. By attending this program, participants gain hands-on experience and governance training, connect with like-minded professionals, and … Read more