“Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.”
John W. Gardner
The Oxford County Federation of Agriculture recognizes excellence in the farming community through our awards of excellence. We once again selected an Oxford County Agricultural Hall of Fame Award recipient, as well as a Family Farm Award recipient for 2025. Awards will be presented by The County of Oxford at the OCFA Annual General Meeting on January 22, 2026.
Agricultural Hall Of Fame Award
An individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the agricultural community. The award recipient has show unwavering dedication to creating a better rural community and a stronger industry.
Family Farm Award
This award recognizes an OFA intergenerational family farm operation with a history of progressive achievements. This family demonstrates incredible leadership and involvement in the community.
Submission Deadline
December 1, 2025
Questions can be directed to oxfordcountyag@gmail.com
Submission Deadline
December 1, 2025
Questions can be directed to oxfordcountyag@gmail.com
Bursaries
Oxford County Federation of Agriculture awards 6 x $500 bursaries to the selected Oxford County Students
Criteria:
Is involved in the farming/agribusiness through either a family operation, volunteer work or employment
Demonstrates a strong work ethic
Is pursuing post-secondary studies in a field or apprenticeship with a career path in the agricultural industry
A graduating student who is a resident of Oxford County
The application process will open soon for the 2026 bursaries. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2026
2025 Bursary Winners
Emma Colcuc,
Keenan Grieve,
Julia Hobbs,
Alexandra Van Zadelhoff and
Racheal Waugh
Congratulations!!
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is offering six post-secondary bursaries in 2025. Along with offering three bursaries in the amount of $2,000 each to students in an undergraduate program, we are also offering a $2,000 bursary to a person completing an apprenticeship, a $2,000 bursary for a person completing a post-graduate or leadership development program, as well as a $2000 bursary for students completing a veterinary program.
Bursary recipients will be selected from applicants who are OFA members, a child of, or employee of an OFA member and are residents of Ontario. Applicants should be able to demonstrate industry related accomplishments, an interest in agriculture and rural issues, and community involvement.
Deadline for Submission: Closed August 31, 2025 ( More details on OFA website.)
The winners will be announced at
OFA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting being held November 25- 26, 2025 in Toronto.