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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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Letter to Niagara Regional Leadership Regarding Settlement Area Boundary Review

Dear Regional Staff,   I am sending this letter on behalf of the National Farmers Union - Ontario (NFU-O) in response to Staff Reports PDS...
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Letter to Wilmot Township in Response to Proposed Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO)

Dear Mayor Armstrong and Councillors,   I am writing on behalf of the National Farmers Union - Ontario (NFU-O) to urge the Township of Wilmot...
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Letter to Minister Bethlenfalvy Regarding the 2022 Budget Consultation

Dear Minister Bethlenfalvy,   On behalf of the National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O), we thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the Ontario...
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Letter to Minister Thompson Regarding the Kemptville College Farm Property

Dear Minister Thompson,   It has come to the attention of the National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) that the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and...
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Letter to Oakville Town Council Opposing the Halton Region Urban Boundary Expansion

Dear Mayor Burton and Town Council,   We are sending this letter on behalf of the National Farmers Union - Ontario (NFU-O) and the NFU-O...
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Letter to Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada Re: Bradford Bypass Designation

Dear Minister Guilbeault:   Re: Bradford Bypass designation request   The NFU-O is an accredited farm organization representing thousands of sustainable family farmers in Ontario...
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Response to Proposed Changes to Ontario Energy Board (OEB) Act Re: Third-Party Net-Metering Arrangements

RE: ERO 019-4554 Supporting Residential Roof-Top Solar and other renewable resources by clarifying eligibility of third-party leasing and financing net metering arrangements   Dear Ms....
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Joint Letter Requesting Federal Impact Assessment of Bradford Bypass

Dear Minister Guilbeault,   Re: Bradford Bypass designation request   We are 63 environmental, farm and community organizations, many of which supported the February 3,...
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Response to Proposed Changes to the ESA (ERO 019 4280)

RE: ERO 019-4280 Amendments to Ontario Regulation 242/08 (General Regulation – Endangered Species Act, 2007) relating to upcoming changes to the Species at Risk in...
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