This is the official members' website for the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies.  The OAAS is the provincial association representing over 210 Agricultural Societies from across the province.  Its mission is "The OAAS provides leadership, guidance, education, and resources for its member Agricultural Societies".

Preliminary Seminar and Workshop Listing

OAAS CONVENTION 2023 WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS – PRELIMINARY LISTING
(subject to change)

Pre-Convention Workshops
In the Know - Mental Health workshop
Judging School
CAFE - Animal Care Best Practices


OAAS Convention Seminars (Thursday & Friday)

Connecting with Consumers: Putting the Local in Local Food

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Benefits & Process of Strategic Planning

How & Why We Support Our Neighbouring Fairs

Dealing with Change and the Future of Fairs

Smart Serve - Refresh Program

Questions to Ask When Booking Entertainment

The Importance of Certificates of Insurance

You Have a Captive Audience for 1 Minute - Pitch Your Facility-GO!

Operational Plan & Strategies to Improve Your Midway

District Discussions

How To Post on Social Media - Hands On

Tips To Consider When Organizing a Livestock Show

Ag Awareness at the Fair

Creating Web Content - Driving Google traffic

Tips, Tricks and Lessons Learned from the Entertainment Tent

4-H Activities at Your Fair - What Are Your Requirements

Community Change Impacts on Volunteerism 

AssistExpo - Refreshing Features

ONCA and What Your Fair Needs to Know

PANEL: Ambassador Programming - What Your District Does

What Is Your Brand & Why It is Important

How to Deal with Difficult Board Members

How to Run Your Social Media Effectively

The Dangers of Being a One Hit Wonder

Mental Health - In The Know

Benefits & Process of Strategic Planning (repeat of Thursday)

Dealing with Revenue Canada audits as a registered charity

Update from Youth Programming Panel

All About Homecraft - Networking Extraordinaire

Secretary Panel Discussion

Treasurer Panel Discussion