The Advance Payments Program is a federal loan guarantee program which provides agricultural producers with easy access to low-cost cash advances. Under the program, you can access up to $1,000,000 in total advances based on the value of the eligible agricultural products you will produce or that you have in storage. The Government of Canada
Whether you need business basics or strategic planning for long-term growth, Young Agrarians knows that gaining business development skills is one of the biggest challenges facing new farmers. Our aim is to provide new farmers, next generation farmers, or farmers adding a new enterprise to an existing farm business with an opportunity to build their
Incomes continue to tumble for many Canadian farmers. Increasing costs, stagnating product prices, and tight margins are making farm livelihoods untenable. Canadian farmers are increasingly seeking off-farm jobs to fill in the gaps. New farmers are faced with high start-up costs, with few long-term guarantees that they can keep farming and make a livelihood. What’s
.stk-7imc8h0 {height:25px !important;} We must act now to reverse the proposed cuts to Canada’s public agricultural research programs! In January Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced the closure of seven research centres across Canada that are critical to the success of Canada’s food and agriculture system. Join us to learn more about how these cuts
Interested in joining the NFU? Already a member and looking to get more involved? Are you a farmer in NB who’s never heard of the NFU? Join us for a casual Community Zoom Night and discover your place within the NFU-NB and how we can better support you as a farmer! Connect with producers from
HOMEGROWN RESILIENCE: Farms, Communities, and the Future. Pay at the door or e-mail organizer-mb@nfu.ca for e-transfer information. RSVP by email, with the subject line ‘NFU-MB Convention 2026’ to organizer-mb@nfu.ca. Click here to see more information and the agenda.
Location: Saskatoon. Venue: Station 20 West (1120 20th St W, Saskatoon, SK). More information coming soon!
The National Farmers Union / L’Union Nationale des Fermiers is unique among farm organizations: we advocate for people’s interests against corporate control of our food system.
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