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.

Follow-up Letter to Minister Hardeman Regarding Next Policy Framework
May 21, 2021
Dear Minister Hardeman, The National Farmers Union - Ontario would like to thank you for meeting with farm organizations on May 13th to discuss...
The NFU-O Supports Immediate Paid Sick Leave Legislation
April 23, 2021
The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) appeals to the Ontario government to immediately introduce paid sick leave legislation to protect the most vulnerable and...
Comments on Proposed Water Quality Management Framework (ERO 019-2017)
February 5, 2021
To Whom It May Concern: The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) is a provincially accredited general farm organization whose members work together to...
Follow-up Letter to Minister Hardeman Regarding Ontario Abattoir Capacity Shortage
January 28, 2021
Dear Minister Hardeman, The National Farmers Union - Ontario Livestock Committee would like to thank you for meeting with us on November 4, 2020...
NFU-O Shares Results of Abattoir Survey with Minister Hardeman
November 5, 2020
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...
Conservation Authorities Letter to Premier
August 26, 2020
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...
Carruthers Creek MZO Request
August 25, 2020
Dear Minister Clark, We are writing to express our concern about a request from Pickering Council for a Minister’s zoning order (MZO) that would...
Reflections and Proposals on “A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe” (ERO 019-1679 & ERO 019-1680)
July 30, 2020
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...
Submission re. Amendments to Regulation 244/97 and Provincial Standards under the Aggregate Resources Act
April 20, 2020
The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) is an accredited farm organization representing thousands of farmers in Ontario and has advocated for farm families across...