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Local Food Requires Local Abattoirs says NFU-O
The need for more regional meat processing capacity in Ontario has never been so evident. The closure of two of Canada’s largest beef processors due...
Request for Assistance to Farmers Markets to Meet COVID-19 Measures
The National Farmers Union (NFU) would like to thank Public Health Ontario and all of the Public Health Units across the province for their tireless...
NFU-O Calls on Farmers to Take Climate Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2019 National Farmers Union - Ontario Calls on Farmers to Take Climate Action In 2015, National Farmers...
Milk Busting Myths and Slaying Demons
Canada’s supply management system has come under fire recently after the US President’s visit for the G7 summit. While there are five supply managed commodities,...
A Letter to Premier Elect Ford
June 8, 2018 Dear Premier Elect Ford, Congratulations on your election. As you take office, we hope you’ll keep farmers in mind. As some of...
A Letter to MPP John Vanthof
June 8, 2018 Dear John Vanthof, Congratulations on your re-election and the NDP’s role as official opposition party. The NFU-O is looking forward to a...
A Letter to MPP Mike Schreiner
June 8, 2018 Dear Mike, Congratulations on your historic win. In my conversations with you, you have proven to be a highly qualified MPP-elect who...
Op Ed: Water is a Necessary Election Issue
Each morning we start off our day with water: splashing it on our faces, washing our hands, or drinking a hot cup of coffee. Water...
Op Ed: Beyond the Election: Protecting Farmland for the Future
Farmland is vital to farmers and communities. It is vital to food production. It is vital to every single Ontario resident. Farmland is more than...