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
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
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
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
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
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
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
For immediate releaseThe 3rd annual OAAS – Central Canada Exhibition Association Scholarship awarded to 8 Ontario students involved in their local agricultural societiesStirling, ON (October 21, 2024) The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) is pleased to announce the awarding of the third annual OAAS – Central Canada Exhibition Scholarships, with another increasing year of … Read more
IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding filing changes to your Constitution/Articles and/or By-laws If you changed any of the following 4 items in your Articles, you must submit the following form “AHOA Application for Amendment” https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wapNc_0HO7m9p_wtpNVI3HnFZF45CVRF/edit to OMAFA (formerly OMAFRA). (a) the name of the organization to be incorporated;(b) the type of organization;(c) the objects for which the … Read more
Constitution and By-Laws: September 25, 2024. Notice of the virtual OAAS Special Meeting is hereby given to vote and approve the revised OAAS Constitution, Articles and By-Laws, put forward by the Provincial Board of Directors. The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies’ special meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. … Read more