OAFE was created in 1991 with the mission of building awareness and understanding of the importance of an agriculture and food system. OAFE is a registered charity incorporated under the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

OAFE is dedicated to enhancing the learning experiences of students by providing high quality, objective, and relevant agriculture and food related learning materials and services for Ontario educators. OAFE develops curriculum-based resources that articulate a clear agri-food message and provides professional development services for educators across the province. OAFE also supports and trains local agri-food volunteers and committees to enhance their efforts and provides consultative support to agricultural events.