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Job Posting: International Programming Committee (IPC) Coordinator

The NFU seeks a Coordinator for the International Programming Committee.  This part-time position requires a person who is resolute in their intent to stand for effective, progressive international agricultural policies and human rights.  They will be highly organized, skilled in the spoken and written word and software platforms, and able to work independently to coordinate

Katie Ward, Stuart Oke in Alberta and BC to speak about climate change

  NFU President Katie Ward will be in Alberta February 22 – 24. NFU Youth President Stuart Oke will be in BC February 24 – 28. Stuart’s tour is co-hosted by Young Agrarians. Among other topics, they will be talking about the recent NFU report, Tackling the Farm Crisis and the Climate Crisis:  A Transformative

NFU 50th Anniversary “Unity Video”

This two-minute video showcases the unity of our farmer members across Canada as they share the text of the NFU's remarkable Statement of Purpose.

Introducing “Farmers for Climate Solutions”

On National Agriculture Day, February 11, 2020 the National Farmers Union helped launch a new national grassroots campaign that involves farmers actively participating in Canada’s climate solutions. Called Farmers for Climate Solutions, the campaign is spearheaded by a coalition of farmer-led organizations and supporters. Our message is clear: any conversation about climate change in 2020

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!