In 2024, 78,079 temporary foreign workers were employed in the agri-food industry, according to Statistics Canada. Farmphotos.ca

Temporary foreign workers are crucial to agri-food industry, says OFA

by Local Journalism Initiative September 25, 2025

written by Local Journalism Initiative September 25, 2025

By Ethan Braund | Woolwich Observer The agriculture industry is currently facing a major labour shortage problem, and temporary foreign workers (TFW) are essential to the solution, says the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council reported that 28,200...

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