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Genetic Modification: New developments a concern for farmers?

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | April 2023 Farm papers are full of articles about possible new genetically modified (GM or...
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Documentary filmmakers help build trust between Canadian consumers and food sector

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | February 2023 As farmers, we are all aware that most consumers do not know enough...
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More Farmland Lost Faster: What Bill 23 and Development on Greenbelt-protected Land Will Really Accomplish

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | January 2023 Undemocratically pushed through before the window for public consultation had been closed, let...
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This is our last, best chance for effective climate action in agriculture

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | August 2022 Provinces are currently negotiating with the Federal government to finalize the most important...
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Cultivating every acre….what’s the community cost?

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | July 2022 There is no doubt that poor driving conditions foster motor vehicle accidents. This...
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Knowledge and action leads to hope

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | May 2022 There is a climate crisis on our farms. However, the February announcement about...
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The Pig, the whole Pig, and nothing but the Wild Boar

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | March 2022 It is common to see good articles written about the wild boar problem...
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Join us for the NFU-O AGM and convention: “Deeply Rooted”

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | February 2022 Mark your calendars! The 2022 NFU-O Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention will...
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NFU farmers sound alarm on Climate Crisis for Farmers at United Nations Summit

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | January 2022 In November 2021, the National Farmers Union (NFU) sent seven farmers and food...
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