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SUMMARY:BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK
DESCRIPTION: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 business knowledge and use it to grow their farm operations to achieve long-term viability.\n\nMentees will receive approximately 30 hours of mentorship primarily in the late winter/spring planning season\, an online farm business webinar series with live Q&A sessions in the winter\, check-ins through the summer season and reflection wrap up process in the fall. Mentors take a coach approach to help you chart a course towards long term business viability. Mentorships will be by phone\, email\, and where possible site visits.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/business-mentorship-network-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250701T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260130T050000
DTSTAMP:20250515T170518Z
CREATED:20250515T170517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T170518Z
UID:10000661-1751342400-1769749200@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Feast Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:about the Feast Fellowship\n\n\nFrom July 2025 – January 2026\, 8 farmer fellows will participate in responsive gender- and sexuality-affirming agricultural business programming\, including self-guided virtual modules\, live calls with and mentorship from Indigenous and BIPOC 2SLGBTQI+ Farmers in Residence and co-teachers who are experts in their respective fields. 2SLGBTQI+ Indigenous farmers can expect to deepen their learning on how to write a business plan\, finances\, accounting\, accessing loans and government programs\, Canadian tax law\, branding and marketing for Indigenous farm businesses\, and more! \nFeast Fellowship farmers + agricultural entrepreneurs will receive $4\,500 for their participation and completion of the Feast Fellowship. Feast Fellows are expected to complete all self-guided modules and attend all monthly live calls.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/feast-fellowship/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T000000
DTSTAMP:20250324T143217Z
CREATED:20241017T105807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T143217Z
UID:10000541-1746057600-1746057600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Start-up Farmer
DESCRIPTION:Start-up farmers have completed a successful year as a Test Cropper and have acquired the tools\, machinery and skills they need to manage a larger plot of land on their own. They are increasingly able to grow significant volumes of produce economically. They will continue to establish their markets and sales channels and are becoming better positioned to acquire their own land and have a successful farming career.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/start-up-farmer/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T000000
DTSTAMP:20250324T142920Z
CREATED:20241017T105806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T142920Z
UID:10000540-1746057600-1746057600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Test Cropper: Put It Together On A Small Scale
DESCRIPTION:Test Croppers receive a small plot of land so they can continue to develop their growing skills. They continue to access produce from the onsite farm and continue to collaborate with other farmers to generate sales and grow their markets.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/test-cropper-put-it-together-on-a-small-scale/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T000000
DTSTAMP:20250324T142910Z
CREATED:20241017T105806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T142910Z
UID:10000539-1746057600-1746057600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Test Marketer: Build Your Market
DESCRIPTION:During April and May as a Test Marketer\, you will be developing your market and sales channels while working a minimum of 5 hours a week assisting with vegetables of your choice.  When produce becomes available in early June your focus will switch to supplying  your markets with fresh produce. Our innovative approach focuses on the marketing and sales side of the farm business first ensuring that your farm business will be able to generate enough income to be profitable.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/test-marketer-build-your-market/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250205T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250205T000000
DTSTAMP:20241031T175545Z
CREATED:20241017T105805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T175545Z
UID:10000538-1738713600-1738713600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Holistic Marketing & Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:This interactive online course steps you through the basics of using the Holistic Management decision-making framework to guide you in your marketing and business planning. You will have the opportunity to develop your business model and explore marketing options so that you can more effectively create your marketing and business plan outlines. You will also identify key action steps to begin implementation of those plans as part of the strategic development of your farm or ranch.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/marketing-business-planning/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250203T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250203T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140358Z
CREATED:20241017T105805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140358Z
UID:10000537-1738540800-1738540800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Organic Seed Production
DESCRIPTION:Organic Vegetable Seed Production is a self-directed\, online\, 8 week\, comprehensive intermediate course focused on delivering the science and business of organic vegetable seed production. The course is national in scope but provides opportunities for learning and mentorship specific to your region.  \nDuring this 8 week course\, students will be offered a self-directed learning experience with live opportunities for mentorship with established Canadian seed growers and networking opportunities with their student peers but no formal instruction. \nStudents will be offered “office hours” with mentors – established Canadian seed growers – where they may ask questions and seek guidance on course materials and assessments as well as receive feedback on their seed crop plan. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in a regionally delivered farmer mentorship program to support continued hands-on learning throughout the growing season. Outside of a mandatory orientation session\, students are not required to participate in these live opportunities in order to successfully complete the course\, although it is strongly encouraged for a full learning experience.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/organic-seed-production/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250130T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250130T000000
DTSTAMP:20241031T174607Z
CREATED:20241017T105750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T174607Z
UID:10000532-1738195200-1738195200@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Holistic Cropping Planning
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn how to effectively manage your cropland and cropping practices to increase soil fertility and resilience as well as increase production and profitability from your cropping practices. Learn how to complete crop production planning all in the context of regenerative and conservation agriculture. \nThis curriculum was developed with input from master farmers and educators and explains key cropping concepts such as no-till\, cover cropping\, cocktail seeding\, mulching\, intercropping\, shelterbelts\, perennial crops\, and integrating livestock\, as well as providing numerous planning worksheets and templates as well examples of completed worksheets and a long list of multi-media resources for further study. \nWhether you’re growing vegetables\, fruit\, grains\, or forage\, or are a large or small producer\, this course covers it all.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/holistic-cropping-planning/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250122T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250122T000000
DTSTAMP:20241031T175513Z
CREATED:20241017T105751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T175513Z
UID:10000535-1737504000-1737504000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Holistic Grazing Planning
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn the key grazing planning principles and practices for improving land health and productivity. You will learn the steps to this simple approach to grazing planning so that you can better analyze and address critical grazing considerations\, as well as determine forage inventory\, animal needs\, and grazing and recovery periods. Once you have clarity about these parameters you will learn how to develop and communicate to others a written grazing plan. This course is seven weeks long and you should plan on about 2 – 4 hours each week to participate in the webinars and complete the assignments.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/grazing-planning/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250113T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140359Z
CREATED:20241017T105751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140359Z
UID:10000534-1736726400-1736726400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Part 4: Financial Barriers to Climate Action Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Financing is one of the most common challenges local governments face when looking to put their climate plans into action. Municipal governments are limited in the tools available to them to raise revenue\, being largely dependent on property taxes\, user fees\, and funding from other levels of government. Though climate mitigation and adaptation will ultimately result in cost-savings for governments and residents alike\, many projects require significant initial investment\, which can be a deterrent for cash-strapped municipalities.   \nHowever\, municipalities are also creating new and innovative solutions\, creating taxation structures\,  working with new partners\, and tapping into new sources of revenue. This webinar will feature a discussion of the range of different climate financing options available to municipalities\, as well as a case study of one community’s successful approach to financing climate action.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/part-4-financial-barriers-to-climate-action-implementation/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250107T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250107T000000
DTSTAMP:20241031T174718Z
CREATED:20241017T105750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T174718Z
UID:10000533-1736208000-1736208000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Foundations of Holistic Management
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to more effectively manage your farm or ranch for the triple bottom line (social\, environmental\, and financial sustainability). Improve your ability to observe and understand relationships on your operation. Make decisions and monitor results to avoid unintended consequences and reach your goals more quickly with fewer resources.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/holistic-management-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241210T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241210T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140359Z
CREATED:20241017T105736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140359Z
UID:10000531-1733788800-1733788800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health ASIST Training for Individuals
DESCRIPTION:ASIST\, from LivingWorks\, is a 2-day intensive\, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help individuals recognize the risk of suicide\, and learn how to intervene to prevent the risk of suicidal thoughts from becoming suicidal behaviours. \nSuitable for all persons in positions of trust: health professionals\, social service workers\, teachers\, counsellors\, youth workers\, police and correctional staff\, and community volunteers. Prepared caregivers can help prevent suicide. \nLearning Outcomes:\nUnderstand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions\nProvide guidance and suicide first aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs\nIdentify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it\nAppreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large\nRecognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/mental-health-asist-training-for-individuals-2/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241202T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241202T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140359Z
CREATED:20241017T105736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140359Z
UID:10000529-1733097600-1733097600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Part 3: Institutional and Political Barriers to Climate Action Implementation
DESCRIPTION:When it’s time to start implementing local climate plans\, a set of challnges often arise that are political and institutional in nature. Municipal governments often come up against established procedures and resistance to change that can slow down the adoption of new climate policies and practices. At the same time\, implementing climate plans effectively often requires deep levels of coordination and collaboration across municipal departments and agencies and with other local actors in the community\, yet this type of coordinate can be challenging to achieve. Within municipalities\, it can also be complex and time-consuming to achieve policy integration\, incorporating climate objectives into existing plans and policies. Finally\, communities do not exist in isolation; rather\, they must operate within the broader landscape of provincial/territorial and federal governments whose support for climate action can vary greatly. Future proofing climate action is thus essential in guarding against shifting politics.  \nThis webinar will dive into some of these barriers and explore how they can be overcome.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/part-3-institutional-and-political-barriers-to-climate-action-implementation/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241127T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140359Z
CREATED:20241017T105735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140359Z
UID:10000528-1732665600-1732665600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives\, equity\, accountability and inclusion\, from an Indigenous perspective. \nElements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series rooted in Indigenous values. Guided by reciprocity\, inclusion\, curiosity\, and humility\, our learning journey unfolds over four weeks\, with four powerful 2.5-hour sessions. Get ready for an informative\, interactive\, and impactful experience!  \nYA is offering discount codes for 50% or 90% off to farmers and food provisioners in BC. If cost is a barrier\, let us know and we will send you a 100% off discount code. At full price including registration fees\,  the whole series is about $500.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241120T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241120T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140400Z
CREATED:20241017T105721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140400Z
UID:10000526-1732060800-1732060800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives\, equity\, accountability and inclusion\, from an Indigenous perspective. \nElements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series rooted in Indigenous values. Guided by reciprocity\, inclusion\, curiosity\, and humility\, our learning journey unfolds over four weeks\, with four powerful 2.5-hour sessions. Get ready for an informative\, interactive\, and impactful experience!  \nYA is offering discount codes for 50% or 90% off to farmers and food provisioners in BC. If cost is a barrier\, let us know and we will send you a 100% off discount code. At full price including registration fees\,  the whole series is about $500.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241119T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241119T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140400Z
CREATED:20241017T105721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140400Z
UID:10000525-1731974400-1731974400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health ASIST Training for Individuals
DESCRIPTION:ASIST\, from LivingWorks\, is a 2-day intensive\, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help individuals recognize the risk of suicide\, and learn how to intervene to prevent the risk of suicidal thoughts from becoming suicidal behaviours. \nSuitable for all persons in positions of trust: health professionals\, social service workers\, teachers\, counsellors\, youth workers\, police and correctional staff\, and community volunteers. Prepared caregivers can help prevent suicide. \nLearning Outcomes:\nUnderstand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions\nProvide guidance and suicide first aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs\nIdentify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it\nAppreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large\nRecognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/mental-health-asist-training-for-individuals/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241118T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241118T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140400Z
CREATED:20241017T105720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140400Z
UID:10000524-1731888000-1731888000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives\, equity\, accountability and inclusion\, from an Indigenous perspective. \nElements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series rooted in Indigenous values. Guided by reciprocity\, inclusion\, curiosity\, and humility\, our learning journey unfolds over four weeks\, with four powerful 2.5-hour sessions. Get ready for an informative\, interactive\, and impactful experience!  \nYA is offering discount codes for 50% or 90% off to farmers and food provisioners in BC. If cost is a barrier\, let us know and we will send you a 100% off discount code. At full price including registration fees\,  the whole series is about $500.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation-2-4/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241113T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140400Z
CREATED:20241017T105720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140400Z
UID:10000523-1731456000-1731456000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives\, equity\, accountability and inclusion\, from an Indigenous perspective. \nElements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series rooted in Indigenous values. Guided by reciprocity\, inclusion\, curiosity\, and humility\, our learning journey unfolds over four weeks\, with four powerful 2.5-hour sessions. Get ready for an informative\, interactive\, and impactful experience!  \nYA is offering discount codes for 50% or 90% off to farmers and food provisioners in BC. If cost is a barrier\, let us know and we will send you a 100% off discount code. At full price including registration fees\,  the whole series is about $500.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation-2-5/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241107T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241107T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z
CREATED:20241017T105707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z
UID:10000521-1730937600-1730937600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious
DESCRIPTION:Join Young Agrarians for How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious\, starting on Thursday\, November 7th. This online\, 4-week program is open to anyone interested in farming—no prior experience required! It is also a great opportunity for those new to Canada to learn the basics of farming in northern climates.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/how-to-start-farming-an-introductory-course-for-the-farm-curious/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241106T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241106T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z
CREATED:20241017T105706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z
UID:10000520-1730851200-1730851200@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives\, equity\, accountability and inclusion\, from an Indigenous perspective. \nElements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series rooted in Indigenous values. Guided by reciprocity\, inclusion\, curiosity\, and humility\, our learning journey unfolds over four weeks\, with four powerful 2.5-hour sessions. Get ready for an informative\, interactive\, and impactful experience!  \nYA is offering discount codes for 50% or 90% off to farmers and food provisioners in BC. If cost is a barrier\, let us know and we will send you a 100% off discount code. At full price including registration fees\,  the whole series is about $500.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation-2-6/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241105T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241105T000000
DTSTAMP:20241031T173940Z
CREATED:20241017T105706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T173940Z
UID:10000519-1730764800-1730764800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Financial Planning
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to work on your business\, not just in your business. This step-by-step financial planning approach will help you understand the big picture view\, plan for profit\, control costs\, and make critical production decisions based on a  clear analysis of your different enterprises. You will develop a financial plan for improved financial decisions on both annual budgets and long-term investments. You should plan on about 2 – 4 hours each week to participate in the webinars and complete the assignments. \nFor large-scale and small-scale ranchers\, farmers\, and land managers.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/financial-planning/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241120T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z
CREATED:20241017T105705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z
UID:10000517-1730678400-1732060800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:New Farmer Training Training Program - Term 4
DESCRIPTION:November 4\, 6\, 11\,13\, 18 & 20: Build a foundation to start a successful farm enterprise.\nThis program will not only provide you with critical information to start your farm\, but you will meet other new and experienced farmers and become a part of the ecological agricultural community in Ontario. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need of a refresh. \nTerm 4:\n12 Webinars\nProvides entrepreneurship training for operating a farm business.\nSample workshops: Farm Design\, Business planning\, Production system management\, Budgets & Record keeping\, Marketing and distribution\, Financing\, and Land access.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/new-farmer-training-training-program-term-4/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241104T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z
CREATED:20241017T105706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z
UID:10000518-1730678400-1730678400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives\, equity\, accountability and inclusion\, from an Indigenous perspective. \nElements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series rooted in Indigenous values. Guided by reciprocity\, inclusion\, curiosity\, and humility\, our learning journey unfolds over four weeks\, with four powerful 2.5-hour sessions. Get ready for an informative\, interactive\, and impactful experience!  \nYA is offering discount codes for 50% or 90% off to farmers and food provisioners in BC. If cost is a barrier\, let us know and we will send you a 100% off discount code. At full price including registration fees\,  the whole series is about $500.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation-2-7/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241104T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z
CREATED:20241017T105652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z
UID:10000516-1730678400-1730678400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Part 2: Technical Barriers to Climate Action Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Municipalities face significant challenges in advancing their climate initiatives due to several technical barriers. A lack of in-house expertise often hampers the ability to design and implement effective climate strategies\, leaving gaps in critical areas of action. Furthermore\, inadequate data on local climate impacts and greenhouse gas emissions complicates efforts to plan and monitor progress\, reducing the effectiveness of climate actions. Additionally\, many municipalities struggle with limited access to advanced technologies and infrastructure\, which can slow the adoption of innovative climate solutions.  \nJoin us for this webinar as we explore these technical barriers and share examples of how municipalities are overcoming them to advance local climate action.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/part-2-technical-barriers-to-climate-action-implementation/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241101T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z
CREATED:20241017T105651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z
UID:10000515-1730419200-1730419200@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Business Mentorship Network
DESCRIPTION:Do you love farming but feel overwhelmed managing your farm business? Are you running a new farm or taking over the family farm and looking for business support? Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network matches new and next generation farmers that have 1- 5 years in business with mentors to cultivate the skills for running financially and ecologically viable farms. Mentors support you to dig into the business of farming and lay the groundwork for long-term sustainability.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/business-mentorship-network/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241030T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241030T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z
CREATED:20241017T105650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z
UID:10000513-1730246400-1730246400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training program designed to equip participants with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence needed to recognize and respond effectively to mental health issues and emergencies. The training emphasizes understanding common mental health challenges\, recognizing early warning signs\, and providing initial help until appropriate professional support can be obtained. Upon successful completion of the program\, participants receive a certificate from the Mental Health Commission of Canada\, signifying their preparedness to assist in mental health crises.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/mental-health-first-aid/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241029T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241029T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140402Z
CREATED:20241017T105650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140402Z
UID:10000512-1730160000-1730160000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:A Farmer’s Guide to Year-Round Content Creation
DESCRIPTION:Are your summers filled with endless to-do lists\, leaving little time for marketing\, nevermind content creation? Join Chelsea Finn of Hunter Finn Creative Co.\, as she shows you how to develop a content strategy that fits your farming schedule. Discover how to capture quality content throughout the growing season to build a campaign for the top selling products from your farm! Imagine having a year’s worth of ready-to-use content from the photos already in your camera roll! Don’t miss this opportunity to build a strong\, strategic marketing plan for the year ahead.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/a-farmers-guide-to-year-round-content-creation/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241028T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241028T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140402Z
CREATED:20241017T105637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140402Z
UID:10000511-1730073600-1730073600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Vegetable Crop Planning
DESCRIPTION:What are you growing\, how much\, and where? Angie Koch of Fertile Ground Farm will share her over 15 years of experience in crop planning and offer tools and ideas to think about when doing your own crop plan. \nA recording of this webinar will be available.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/vegetable-crop-planning/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241025T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241025T000000
DTSTAMP:20241019T140402Z
CREATED:20241017T105636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140402Z
UID:10000509-1729814400-1729814400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Seedkeeper Practices
DESCRIPTION:Curious to learn how to harvest seeds from your garden? This workshop will provide you with teachings and techniques to save seeds from your veggies\, herbs\, and garden fruits\, with a special focus on the three sisters. Attendees will be introduced to some key information about wet seed harvesting and dry seed harvesting\, cleaning and drying seeds\, best practices to store seeds\, and tips on keeping a seed inventory. We will cover key terms and concepts and share some brilliant ancestral science. Whether you are growing at a big or small scale and in rural or urban spaces\, there will be something for everyone! This workshop is intended for folks who have some existing knowledge about gardening (this workshop will not be teaching about how to grow). Participants will gain foundational knowledge to harvest and store seeds to strengthen their seed keeper learning journeys. \nThis is an Indigenous-only hybrid event with 25 in-person registration spots and 75 live stream attendance spots (priority access to Manitoba residents). Attendance is free. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an end-of-event seed\, food\, and medicine exchange.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/indigenous-seedkeeper-practices/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241023T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241023T000000
DTSTAMP:20241021T192544Z
CREATED:20241017T105635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T192544Z
UID:10000507-1729641600-1729641600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Small Farm Equipment & Maintenance Workshop at Ignatius Farm
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about what equipment is available/useful on a small farm? This workshop will demonstrate various tractor implements and discuss BCS and Tuffbilt tractor use. We will also cover some basic equipment maintenance and tips and tricks to keep your equipment running.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/small-farm-equipment-maintenance-workshop-at-ignatius-farm/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
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