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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.

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Open Letter to the Ford Government in Opposition of Farmland Severances

Farmland is Once Again Under Attack in Ontario! The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) is calling on the Ford government to abandon its short-sighted...
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Joint Statement from Ontario’s Farm Leaders on Bill 97 & Proposed Provincial Planning Statement

The leadership of Ontario’s agricultural organizations, named below, are united in asking the Ontario government to take pause on its recently released Proposed Provincial Planning...
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Letter to City of Pickering about Pickering Airport Lands

To Mayor Ashe and Pickering City Council, The National Farmers Union-Ontario (NFU-O) wishes to congratulate Pickering City Council for its April 24, 2023 vote in...
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Letter to Durham Region Leadership Urging Against Urban Boundary Expansion

To Durham Region Leadership, The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) urges the Regional Municipality of Durham Council at its special meeting on May 17th...
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Letter to Minister of Finance re: 2023 Budget Consultation

Dear Minister Bethlenfalvy, On behalf of the National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O), thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the Ontario budget development...
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Letter to PM About the Urgent Need for Parks Canada Acquisition of Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve

RE: Urgent need for Parks Canada acquisition of Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve Dear Prime Minister,The National Farmers Union (NFU), and, the National Farmers Union –...
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Joint Response to A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement (ERO 019-6177

RE: ERO 019-6177 Review of A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement Dear Planning Consultation Staff, Farmers and farm organizations understand the province’s need...
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Review of A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement (ERO 019-6177)

Dear Planning Consultation Staff,   The National Farmers Union - Ontario (NFU-O) is writing to express our concern with the potential threats to farmland presented...
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Feedback on the Rural Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) Consultation

Dear Susan Evans, The National Farmers Union - Ontario (NFU-O) is pleased to provide feedback on the Rural Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) consultation. The NFU-O...
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