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NFU applauds federal ag committee recommendation to reverse AAFC cuts

May 12, 2026 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – On May 6, the Parliamentary Agriculture committee presented its report on Science in Canadian Agriculture and the Closure of Research Centres to the House of Commons.

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Clifford: Turning trees in to usable lumber

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 wadmin 0 Comments

Many homeowners face the difficult decision of removing a tree from their property due to safety concerns, storm damage or construction.

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Harrison: Coming together for Mental Health Awareness Month

May 11, 2026 wadmin 0 Comments

Mental Health Awareness Month often focuses on education, resources, and reducing stigma — all important conversations.

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Op-ed: OFA wants food processing at home

April 30, 2026 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – Last week, Ontario farmers delivered a clear and practical message to decision-makers at Queen’s Park: we grow an incredible range of food in this province, but too much of it leaves in its raw form, only to come back to us as a finished product. That’s a missed opportunity for farmers, for rural communities, and for Ontario’s economy.

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Fruit, vegetables growers pleased with food focus in fiscal update

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomes targeted measures in the federal government’s spring economic update 2026 that recognize the importance of applying a food lens to federal regulatory decision-making.

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Letter: Making WC more flood resilient

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 wadmin 0 Comments 2026 Freshet

I agree there are no quick and easy solutions to address the flooding impact on residents of West Carleton-March, but there are ways to mitigate the impacts.

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Letter: Thank you, youth

April 23, 2026 wadmin 0 Comments 2026 Freshet

What a wonderful gesture from these young students and athletes, showing community spirit by looking out for those in need of assistance at a critical time.

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NFU: No reason for high speed rail project

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – The National Farmers Union (NFU) wants green, affordable and reliable public transportation, and Alto isn’t it.

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Harrison: Nature the mental health boost we’ve been waiting for

April 3, 2026 wadmin 0 Comments

It’s finally happened, spring has resurfaced, just as it always promises to do.

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Op-ed: NFU-O warns conservation authorities amalgamation risk to decades of work

March 16, 2026 wadmin 0 Comments

The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) is dismayed to hear the Government of Ontario plans to move forward with the amalgamation of 36 regional Conservation Authorities (CA) in to nine.

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