Notice of Special Meeting

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

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!

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

Press Release | OAAS Building Community Leaders Program

OMAFRA $836,250 Funding Announcement for OAAS “Building Community Leaders” Program For Immediate Release: March 5, 2024, STIRLING, ONTARIO — The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) is pleased to announce the launch of Building Community Leaders, a leadership and governance training program for agricultural societies. The impact of the Building Community Leaders program, delivered with … Read more

Press Release | The 2024 OAAS Convention

OMAFRA Funding announcement and OAAS Convention Attendance exceeds expectations For Immediate Release: March 4, 2024 – STIRLING ONTARIO – Over 1,000 delegates participated in the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Convention and Annual Meeting from February 22nd to 24th in Richmond Hill. Past conventions have enabled the OAAS to provide leadership, education, resources and … Read more

OAAS Pre-Convention Newsletter 2024

Discover and explore the latest schedules, happenings, sponsors, etc., for the upcoming OAAS Convention! See you February 22-24, in Richmond Hill. [ Click here to view the newsletter. ]

OAAS To Host 5 Pre-Convention Workshops

Attention All Agricultural Societies District and Provincial Boards! OAAS is providing 5 Pre-Convention Workshops for you. But you MUST Pre-Register by following the link: https://www.assistexpo.ca/oaas-delegates Download information here: 5 Pre-Convention Workshops

OAAS – Central Canada Exhibition Association Scholarship Winners

The 2nd annual OAAS – Central Canada Exhibition Association Scholarship“ awarded to six Ontario students involved in their local agricultural societies Stirling, ON (October 18, 2023) The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) is pleased to announce the awarding of the second annual OAAS – Central Canada Exhibition Scholarships, with an increase of six recipients … Read more