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NFU-O announces new report: “Reframing the Farm Labour Crisis in Ontario”
In April 2020, the National Farmers Union - Ontario (NFU-O) embarked on a farm labour project to study agricultural labour issues on small and mid-sized...
Welcome Letter to New Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Thompson
Dear Minister Thompson, On behalf of the members of the National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O), I would like to extend my congratulations on...
Follow-up Letter to Minister Clark Regarding Growing the Greenbelt Discussion
Dear Minister Clark, On behalf of the members of the National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O), I would like to thank you for consulting...
Response to Regulatory proposals (Phase 1) under the Conservation Authorities Act (ERO 019-2986)
Dear Ms. Mikel, The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) is an accredited farm organization representing thousands of sustainable family farmers in Ontario and...
Response to Ontario’s Strategy to Address the Threat of Invasive Wild Pigs (ERO 019-3468)
June 7, 2021 RE: ERO# 019-3465 Regulating 13 invasive species and watercraft as a carrier of invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act, 2015...
Follow-up Letter to Minister Hardeman Regarding Next Policy Framework
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
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...
Farm Organizations, Nature Conservancy Groups Protest MZOs
Across southern Ontario, prime farmland and vital greenspace have been zoned for development through Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs). MZOs enable the Minister of Municipal Affairs...
Comments on Proposed Water Quality Management Framework (ERO 019-2017)
To Whom It May Concern: The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) is a provincially accredited general farm organization whose members work together to...