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The NFU-O represents farming sector during a meeting of the Senate
On Thursday, December 8 2016, Emery Huszka – NFU-O President and Region 3 Coordinator – spoke at a meeting of the Senate. The meeting was to discuss the study on the acquisition of farmland in Canada and its potential impact on the farming sector.
To watch the meeting online, click here
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