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Our History

Promoting agroecology and food sovereignty for 50+ years, the NFU does not waver in our vision for farmers, eaters, and the earth, embedded in social and economic justice in Canada and internationally.

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Land-Linking & Farmland Conservation

Find out how our Land-Linking & Farmland Conservation programming is bringing land-holders & land-seekers together to explore what it means to share land to grow food.

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Letter to Durham Regional Leadership Regarding Proposed Growth Plan

The NFU-O believes strongly in the importance of responsible development, smart densification and realization of complete communities in existing built-up areas, and the preservation of all prime farmland, and lands zoned rural and agricultural that are in agricultural use.

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Key Agricultural Election Issues 2022

In light of the upcoming election, the NFU-O reached out to parties to ask their opinion on key agricultural issues.

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Whether you’re growing food or you just enjoy eating it, you should join us. Together, we can strengthen Ontario’s agri-food sector and voice our support for responsible and sustainable agriculture in Ontario and help shape our future of food.

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Strong Communities. Sound Policies. Sustainable Farms.

The NFU works tirelessly for a food and farm system that offers a secure livelihood for farmers, takes care of the earth, and delivers safe, healthy, and delicious food to eaters. We’re farmer-led and determined to see a farm and food system that supports family and cooperative farms across the country.

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We’re farmers first & our policies reflect it

For more than 50 years, NFU members have been on the front lines, defending farmers’ interests and advocating for better ways

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