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Genetic Modification: New developments a concern for farmers?
April 1, 2023
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | April 2023 Farm papers are full of articles about possible new genetically modified (GM or...
Documentary filmmakers help build trust between Canadian consumers and food sector
February 1, 2023
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | February 2023 As farmers, we are all aware that most consumers do not know enough...
More Farmland Lost Faster: What Bill 23 and Development on Greenbelt-protected Land Will Really Accomplish
January 1, 2023
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | January 2023 Undemocratically pushed through before the window for public consultation had been closed, let...
This is our last, best chance for effective climate action in agriculture
August 1, 2022
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | August 2022 Provinces are currently negotiating with the Federal government to finalize the most important...
Cultivating every acre….what’s the community cost?
July 1, 2022
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | July 2022 There is no doubt that poor driving conditions foster motor vehicle accidents. This...
Knowledge and action leads to hope
May 1, 2022
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | May 2022 There is a climate crisis on our farms. However, the February announcement about...
The Pig, the whole Pig, and nothing but the Wild Boar
March 1, 2022
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | March 2022 It is common to see good articles written about the wild boar problem...
Join us for the NFU-O AGM and convention: “Deeply Rooted”
February 1, 2022
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | February 2022 Mark your calendars! The 2022 NFU-O Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention will...
NFU farmers sound alarm on Climate Crisis for Farmers at United Nations Summit
January 1, 2022
National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | January 2022 In November 2021, the National Farmers Union (NFU) sent seven farmers and food...