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What’s Happening in Ag? January Edition

As the new year begins, Ontario’s agricultural community is buzzing with exciting events to attend, learn from, and share knowledge.

Be sure to join OFT’s webinar, Farming with Conservation in Mind, and catch us at the Guelph Organic Conference panel on farmland access called “Securing Land”—we’d love to see you there!

A big thanks to OFA for curating and sharing these opportunities. Don’t forget to add them to your calendar! 

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