Proud to be the voice of small and mid-size farmers in Ontario.
Our commitment to advocacy runs deep, ensuring that the concerns and aspirations of small and mid-size farmers resonate at every level. In the ever-changing landscape of agriculture, our policies and briefs serve as a powerful amplifier, echoing the collective wisdom and experiences of our diverse membership. We take pride in the grassroots democratic process that empowers our members to actively shape the policy positions championed by our organization. Together, we cultivate a resilient and progressive future for Ontario’s small and mid-size farmers, where each voice contributes to a chorus of positive change in our agricultural community.
Energy infrastructure should not come at the expense of Ontario’s best farmland
A proposal to build a large battery energy storage facility near Port Elgin is raising an important question that reaches far beyond Bruce County: can...
Canada’s voluntary Grocery Code of Conduct doesn’t change much
Is Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct a meaningful response to rising food prices and corporate power in the grocery sector? It promises fairness, transparency, and...
Farm Orgs tell Alto that Silencing the Voice of Agriculture is not Collaboration
Alto project faces the scrutiny of Ontario and Quebec farm organizations (June 17, 2026) - The National Farmers Union Ontario (NFU-O) will not collaborate with...
NFU-O NCC Survey Response
The National Farmers Union - Ontario's responses to the National Capital Greenbelt Master Plan Survey are in bold. What are your thoughts regarding the...
Public Land is an Unpolished Food Sovereignty Gem
The term ‘food sovereignty’ is often conflated with protectionism; the availability and control of food. However, the grassroots, globally recognized definition is “the right of...
The NCC Greenbelt is an Unpolished Food Sovereignty Gem
The National Farmer’s Union - Ontario (NFU-O) is pleased to see that the National Capital Commission (NCC) has begun the engagement plan for the Greenbelt...
Farmland Loss Is a Public Interest Issue
In recent months, a series of development-oriented projects and provincial bills have been introduced that threaten four foundations of public wellbeing: local decision-making, environmental protection,...
Fertilizer access is a food sovereignty issue
Ontario farmers are heading into the 2026 planting season under a cloud of uncertainty. Fertilizer is more expensive, harder to secure, and increasingly subject to...
NFU-O Calls on Transport Canada to Permanently protect the Pickering Lands
The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) represents thousands of farmers across the province, including producers in Durham Region and the City of Pickering. We...