“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 will once again select an Oxford County Agricultural Hall of Fame Award recipient, as well as a Family Farm Award recipient for 2026. Awards will be presented at the Oxford County Federation of Agriculture Annual General Meeting in January 2027

Nominations now being accepted

Deadline December 1, 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 and community service. This family demonstrates incredible leadership and involvement in the community.

Nomination Form

Submission Deadline
December 1, 2026

Questions can be directed to
oxfordcountyag@gmail.com

Nomination Form

Submission Deadline
December 1, 2026

Questions can be directed to
oxfordcountyag@gmail.com

Bursaries

Oxford County Federation of Agriculture awards up to 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 is now closed for the 2026 bursaries. Applications will re-open in January 2027.

OCFA Bursary Criteria
Application Form

2026 Bursary Winners

Leah Roy

Kali Moore

Congratulations!!

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is offering eleven bursaries in 2026.

  • Three scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to students in an undergraduate program.

  • One scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to a person completing an apprenticeship.

  • One scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to a person completing a postgraduate or career advancement program.

  • One scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to a student completing a veterinary program.

  • Peter Hannam Leadership Award offers one scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to a person completing a leadership development program.

  • NEW… Hydro One is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a student enrolled in post-secondary education in agricultural engineering, electrical engineering, bioresource engineering, energy management, renewable energy, or environmental sciences with a focus on sustainable energy production related to agriculture and land use.

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.

OFA Bursary form and Application

Deadline for Submission: Closes August 31, 2026 ( More details on OFA website.)

The winners will announced at

OFA’s 2026 Annual General Meeting held November 24- 25, 2026 in Toronto.