Policy and Briefs

On November 4, the NFU-O Livestock Committee, comprised of Board, staff, and members, met with Minister Hardeman to share the results of a survey of provincially-licensed abattoirs regarding their ability to increase processing capacity. “Provincially-licensed abattoirs are key to the prosperity of small farmers and create affluence in rural communities. They are a key component …

NFU-O Shares Results of Abattoir Survey with Minister HardemanRead More »

Dear Premier Ford, We, the 112 undersigned organizations, call on the Government of Ontario to retain the current mandate of the province’s 36 Conservation Authorities in protecting, restoring and managing the watersheds where 95 percent of Ontarians reside. Their functions and responsibilities with respect to land use planning and permitting, monitoring, stewardship and education must …

Conservation Authorities Letter to PremierRead More »

ERO 019-1679 Proposed Land Needs Assessment Methodology for A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.  ERO 019-01680 Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.  Introduction The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) is an accredited farm organization representing thousands of sustainable family farmers …

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In the past week, Mexican migrant farm workers Bonifacio Eugenio Romero and Rogelio Muñoz Santosa have died of COVID-19 in Southwestern Ontario.  They lost their lives to feed us and to provide for their families back home. The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) is devastated by their tragic deaths. We extend our deepest condolences …

NFU-O Statement on the Deaths of Two Migrant Farm WorkersRead More »