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Putting food and farming issues first in the upcoming election

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | May 2018 As Ontarians begin to prepare for the provincial election in June, one of...
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Cultivating change

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | April 2018 Our annual convention and AGM took place at the beginning of the month....
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Welcome to the 2018-2019 NFU-O Regional Council!

  Emery Huszka Acclaimed National Farmers Union - Ontario President/NFU Region 3 Coordinator Emery Huszka of Florence, Ontario was acclaimed as the National Farmers Union...
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Land access tools for new farmers

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | March 2018 Access to land has always been the main obstacle for new and young...
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There’s a place for you in the NFU

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | February 2018 Why is the NFU-O’s membership growing while other farm organizations shrink? We work...
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2018 Regional Convention & AGM

Cultivating Change: Region 3 Convention & NFU-O AGM We will be updating convention details as they are confirmed, so check back soon for detailed sessions...
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What’s your New Year’s Resolution?

National Farmers Union – Ontario Newsletter The Rural Voice | January 2018 With the new year, some of us might commit to regular exercise, healthier...
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Op Ed: Listening to farmers is moving in the right direction

Earlier this week, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced some modifications to his proposed changes to the Income Tax Act. The announced measures are a step...
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Op Ed: To Farm or Not to Farm – What will farming look like in 2050?

by Emery Huszka, NFU-O President The year 2050 will be here before we know it! What will Ontario farms look like? Who will be farming...
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