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

OAAS – CCEA Scholarship 2024

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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

Filing changes to Articles and /or By-laws

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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

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Notice of Special Meeting

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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

Youth of the Month

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OAAS Youth of the Month Purpose:   To profile up to three youths each month on what they are doing for/with their Agricultural Society.  This is a way to showcase youth in action at our agricultural society events and hopefully encourage other youth to get involved in their agricultural society. Note:  This program is completely separate … Read more

NEWSLETTER | May 2024 New OAAS Website Launches!

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Greetings, Welcome to the new OAAS website. One of our main objectives with our new website was to make information easier to find and make the site more user-friendly and accessible for our members whether you are using a computer, phone or tablet. Here is a quick guide on navigating the new website and where … Read more