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Now Hiring! La Via Campesina North America Region – Part-time Communication Specialist

The National Farmers Union of Canada invites you to apply for the following position: La Via Campesina North America Region – Part-time Communication Specialist A communication specialist is required to support the ten (10) organizations that make up the North American Region of La Via Campesina. La Via Campesina is an international movement bringing together

Questions for 2019 Federal Election Candidates

NFU Questions for 2019 Federal Election Candidates - Agriculture and Farming into the Future

Celebrating Evelyn Potter’s life and reflecting on the impact of her work

I first heard the name Evelyn Potter at my first National Farmers Union Convention in Ottawa in 2009. It was the 40th Anniversary of the NFU. Unfortunately Evelyn was unable to attend in person as planned, but her written address was read to the convention as the NFU’s First Women’s president to mark this significant

Job Posting: NFU Executive Director

For the past 50 years the National Farmers Union has been seeking to protect and promote family farms. We are a grassroots organization representing thousands of farmers across the country seeking progressive solutions to the myriad problems facing farmers and the food system by advocating for policy changes at all levels of government. Our ED

Katie Ward elected NFU President at 49th Annual Convention

NFU National Election Results 2018

(Saskatoon, November 26, 2018) – Katie Ward was elected President of the National Farmers Union at the 49th Annual National Convention held in Saskatoon, November 22 to 24, 2018. Results of the national officers elections are as follows: Katie Ward of Woodlawn, ON, elected President Toby Malloy of Nanton, AB, acclaimed as Women’s President Stuart

We wish you the Best of the Season and a Happy New Year!

We believe a strong rural community in Canada is an essential part of our national culture. As a member and/or a donor, you help make all this happen. Why not join the National Farmers Union, renew, or make a donation today or set up monthly donations to strenghen our movement all year long!

Coral Sproule elected President at 48th Annual NFU Convention

Coral Sproule was elected President of the National Farmers Union at the 48th Annual National Convention held in Ottawa, November 23 to 25, 2017. Read on to see the results of the national officers elections.