Ontario Agritourism

OAAS – You Make THE Difference!

Our first week of you make the difference events have wrapped and what amazing feedback we have been receiving. There are still many events happening this spring and 4 in the fall in the north.   Sign-up today and don’t miss out on this inspiring opportunity.

  • As food is provided, it is highly recommended that you preregister. You do not need to attend the program offered in your community; you can register for any location that works for your schedule.
  • Register Here – youmakethedifference.com/ontario/

Building Community LEADERS

Ontario Renews Support for Building Community Leaders Program with Three-Year Funding Extension. 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 training program designed to strengthen Ontario’s agricultural societies and agricultural adjacent organizations. Delivered in partnership with the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI), the program continues to build leadership capacity, enhance governance practices, and strengthen risk management skills across rural Ontario. For more information: ontarioagsocieties.com/building-community-leaders-onca-information/

Community Impact Survey

  • The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies is working closely with IAFE, AAAS, CAFE, and Ag Shows of Australia to continue telling the story of our agricultural societies and fairs globally, with their impact on our communities through this COMMUNITY IMPACT SURVEY.
  • All Agricultural Societies/Fairs across all nations are invited to participate in this survey. We know that some of you may not use your facilities as others do; we are all a community asset, and we are seeking to quantify our value in those terms.
  • This survey helps us learn more about how the community engages with the fair and fairgrounds, what services we provide, the volunteerism of the community, and the use of the fairgrounds as a community asset, with results being shared with all participating associations across all nations.
  • A link to the survey can be found on the OAAS website, has been circulated via email to all Agricultural Societies on March 18th, and will be posted on our social media channels. Please take the time to contribute, as this data will assist many communities in working with their municipal partners.

Survey Link – https://forms.gle/L9Dp96L6b26E5nHv8

  • David Grindle from IAFE will be joining an OAAS webinar on May 20th to provide more information and explain the importance of this Community Engagement Survey. Below is the link to register for the Zoom meeting on May 20th at 7:30pm
  • Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eaZWmGErTKqb6ARlgr712w

*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

First Impressions

Youth of the Month

  • 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.
    Click Here – ontarioagsocieties.com/youth-of-the-month/

Quick Links

The OAAS has lots of great news to share, please head to our website for more information!

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