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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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Join us for the NFU-O AGM and Convention: “Finite: Land Access, Use and Ownership”

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | March 2023 Mark your calendars! The 2023 NFU-O Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention will...
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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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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...
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Meet Rav Singh: Your NFU-O Youth Advisor

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | November 2022 Rav Singh is excited to join NFU-O’s council as the new Youth Advisor,...
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Meet Claire Poulton: Your NFU-O Women’s Advisor

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | October 2022 As NFU-O’s Women’s Advisor, Claire Poulton says it will be “exciting to have...
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Jennifer Osborn, artist and farmer joins NFU-O Council

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | September 2022 When you find out that All Sorts Acres Farm and Gallery offers sheep...
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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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