NFU-O responds to OMAFRA’s draft agricultural soil health and conservation strategy
The National Farmers Union-Ontario (NFU-O) is pleased to comment on the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs’ (OMAFRA’s) document, “NEW HORIZONS: Ontario’s Draft Agricultural Soil Health and Conservation Strategy.” We agree that healthy soil plays a vital role in regenerative, sustainable agriculture and commend OMAFRA for taking this important first step toward using its influence and resources to improve the biological health and conservation of Ontario’s soils.
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