Better Farming January 2017 Like Us on Facebook: BetterFarmingON 11 PRE-BUDGET ASKS ON RURAL INVESTMENT In advance of the 2017 provincial budget, OFA will submit key public policy recommendations to grow rural Ontario. We are advocating for new investments to rebuild our rural economy to drive growth for all of Ontario. OFA’s submission will focus on investments that will drive rural growth and alleviate the ongoing challenges of urban growth. OFA is campaigning for investments in: 3 Natural gas infrastructure — to grow our farms, businesses and communities 3 Roads, bridges and drainage — to operate competitive farm businesses 3 Broadband — to continue the necessary work that’s started in southwest Ontario 3 Rural schools — to promote and support our growing communities Ontario agriculture depends on these rural investments to continue to grow, compete and drive the Ontario economy. Ontario Budget 2017 ofa.on.ca | @OntarioFarms @OFABenefits | OntarioFarms | OntarioFarms | ontariofarms OFA: We advocate and serve Ontario farmers.