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NFU-O policies champion economic, social, and environmental sustainability. We're working to create awareness, provoke reflection and debate, and develop recommendations to guide our governments towards sustainable solutions for our agricultural and food systems.

Learn more about the issues impacting Ontario’s farmers.

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The issues that matter to NFU-O members…

The NFU-O is proud to be the voice advocating on behalf of small and medium-sized farms on issues, legislation, and regulations covered by municipal, provincial, and federal governments.

Economic Dignity

Advocating for policies that ensure dignity & security of income for all farmers.

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Food Sovereignty

Defending farmers’ rights and abilities to decide what they grow, how they grow it, and who they sell it to.

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Farmland Protection & Access

Protecting Ontario’s remaining farmland and helping the next generation of farmers access it.

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Climate Change & Mitigation

Championing practices to adapt to climate realities and reduce on-farm emissions.

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