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.
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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...
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,...
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...
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...