Meet our NFU-O community members!
From seasoned farmers with a wealth of experience to enthusiastic newcomers bringing fresh perspectives, our diverse community is united by a shared passion for sustainable agriculture and a commitment to fostering a vibrant farming future. Discover the unique stories, skills, and personalities that shape our organization, and join us in celebrating the unique individuals who make up our dynamic community of farmers.
Land Access Stories from the Field: Lawoti Farms
In 2024, NFU-O connected with Surendra and highlighted his land access story. At that time, he had started Lawoti Farms on a ½ acre plot...
Member profile: Meet Manish, of Gaia Organic Seeds
Manish Kushwaha is a fourth generation farmer from India who founded Gaia Organic Seeds in 2019. The farm operates on greenbelt lands in Ottawa, where...
NFU-O Member Profile: Alberto from Nature’s Apprentice Farm
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | October 2025 Stepping foot onto Nature’s Apprentice Farm in Pakenham, ON, the first thing that...
Land Access Stories from the Field: BeetBox Co-op Farm
BeetBox Co-op Farm is an urban vegetable farm in Nepean that grows a variety of fresh and high-quality food, following and exceeding the Canadian Organic...
Land Access Stories from the Field: Five Haystacks
Five Haystacks Farm is a 45 acre farm in Campbellville, Ontario that is home to Little Wolf Farm, Lawoti Farms, and Carabao Fields. Without farming...
Land Access Stories from the Field: Root Radical x Redwing Herb Farm
Root Radical is a local organic Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) farm on Howe Island, serving Katarokwi/ Kingston since 2007. Emily and Aric grow diverse seasonal...
The metamorphosis of Lucky Bug Farm
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | September 2023 When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Aliyah Fraser was an urban planner. Months later, she...
Camille Yu-San Koon is Cultivating Crops and Community
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | August 2023 In 2021, Camille Y u-San Koon found herself searching for work that would...
Brian Tammi wants to help NFU-O farm employers
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | December 2022 Inspiring people to become involved in local food production and offering his expertise...