Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal

Upcoming Changes- No disruption to current adjudicative services

As part of the proposed Protecting Ontario’s Food Independence Act, 2026, Ontario is proposing to merge two separate adjudicative bodies that perform similar tasks – the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal (AFRAAT) and the Normal Farm Practices Protection Board (NFPPB) into one tribunal to streamline services. 

Consolidating the two agencies into the new Agriculture and Agri-Food Protection Tribunal (AAPT) to handle agricultural disputes will reduce red tape for farmers, property owners and municipalities, and ensure a more streamlined client experience.

The AFRAAT and NFPPB will continue to operate as usual, with no disruption to current adjudicative services until further notice. For more information on the proposed merger and timelines for this transition, please contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at ag.info.omafa@ontario.ca or 1-877-424-1300.

 

 

The Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal (the “Tribunal” or “AFRAAT”) is constituted under Section 14 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Act. The Tribunal provides an independent, accessible avenue of appeal on a variety of agricultural issues under a number of provincial statutes and have them heard by an impartial and knowledgeable tribunal.

 

The Appeals Process

• Appeal Process Overview

• Preparing for Your Hearing

• Rules of Procedure

• FAQs

About AFRAAT

• Mandate and Mission

• Accountability Documents

• Accessibility

• Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act: Application for Order That Payment and/or Registration be Waived

• Hearing Schedule

Questions? Contact Us.