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SUMMARY:Region 6 Convention: Public Research and the Public Interest
DESCRIPTION:Promoting Farm and Rural Sustainability\n\n\n\n\n\nPostponed due to weather. Stay tuned for alternate dates\n\n\n\nIt is our pleasure to invite you to two upcoming events in Saskatoon. First\, join us on Friday\, April 24th for a social at The Broadway Collective. The following day\, Saturday\, April 25th\, we will gather again for our Region 6 Convention at Station 20 West. Read on for more details… \n\n\n\nClick here for Region 6 Social details \n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25th\, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Station 20 West (1120 20th St W) in Saskatoon or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nDoors Open / Registration: 9:30am \n\n\n\nAgenda to include: national updates\, regional updates\, presentation and discussion on public research and the sustainability of farming\, discussion on Region 6 plans and priorities\, on-farm and policy issues roundtable\, regional resolutions and elections. \n\n\n\nAdmission: For those attending in person\, the event is pay-what-you-can with a suggested fee of $50 to cover lunch\, refreshments\, and venue rental. This fee can be paid in cash or by e-transfer at the door. A fee of $20 is suggested for online participation\, to cover audiovisual capacity and staffing\, which can be paid by e-transfer to nfu@nfu.ca. Be sure to include a note with your e-transfer that states “R6 Convention Online Registration Fee.” \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to attend and participate; however\, only farmer and farm-worker members may propose and vote on resolutions\, as well as run for and vote on elected positions. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP: by emailing Julie Maxwell at vp-operations@nfu.ca and include the following: \n\n\n\n\nWill you be attending online or in person? \n\n\n\nWould you like to submit any nominations? (If so\, please include them) \n\n\n\nWould you like to submit any resolutions? (If so\, please include them) \n\n\n\nDo you have any special dietary restrictions? \n\n\n\nIs there any other support you need in order to participate? (We will do our best to accommodate.) \n\n\n\n\nRequests to SK NFU Members:\n\n\n\n1. Attend – We encourage all members to attend the Regional Convention. Your participation and input is very important in discussions which will provide direction for \n\n\n\nour Regional and National voice. \n\n\n\n2. Invite – We encourage you to invite interested farmers and friends to take part in the convention. Please ask two of your neighbours to come out! \n\n\n\n3. E-mails – If you aren’t getting regular information via e-mail\, please send your e-mail to vp-operations@nfu.ca. We want to keep you informed more regularly. \n\n\n\n4. Donate – Support Region 6 by donating to the National Farmers Foundation “The World We Want” program. Learn more by visiting: https://nationalfarmersfoundation.ca/join-the-nfu-and-the-nff-to-create-the-world-we-want/ \n\n\n\n5. Volunteer and Attend R6 Monthly Meetings – If you are able to participate or take on a role\, it really does make a difference. \n\n\n\nA New Member’s Guide to NFU Region 6 Conventions: \n\n\n\nRegional conventions are held every year as set out in the NFU constitution. The purpose of the R6 regional convention shall be to:  \n\n\n\n\nDevelop strategy and action on matters concerning the members residing in the region which is consistent with national policy;\n\n\n\nConsider policies and programs to be recommended to the annual convention;\n\n\n\nElect the following regional council positions:\n\nthree national board representatives;\n\n\n\none women’s advisory committee member;\n\n\n\none youth advisory committee member;\n\n\n\none BIPOC advisory committee member;\n\n\n\none International Programs committee member. \n\n\n\nup to three additional council members-at-large \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Resolutions:\n\n\n\nThe NFU’s Policy Statement compiles all policies — including position statements\, policy recommendations to government\, action directives\, etc. – that have been passed by a majority vote of delegates at previous national conventions. \n\n\n\nEach year members bring forward new policy proposals in the form of resolutions for debate on the floor of the National Convention. Resolutions that pass are added to the NFU Policy Statement. \n\n\n\nPrior to the National Convention\, each NFU Region holds an annual Regional Convention where resolutions are debated and voted upon. Resolutions that have been passed at the regional level come forward to the national Convention. \n\n\n\nAll farmer and farm-worker members in good standing residing in the region may submit and vote on resolutions. Debate at both regional and national conventions is done according to the rules of order published in Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance\, New Edition by O. Garfield Jones. The goal is to have as many policy resolutions as possible heard and thoroughly debated with the least amount of time wasted.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-6-convention-2/
LOCATION:Station 20 West\, 1120 20th St W\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7M 0Y8
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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SUMMARY:Region 1 National Farmers Union Convention
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!!Region 1 National Farmers Union Convention \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday October 6\, 2024Time: 2:30-5:00pmLocation: Truro Farmers’ Market (15 Young St\, Truro) or Online via Zoom \n\n\n\nRegistration: Please complete this form by October 4. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the Region 1 Convention hosted for the first time in Region 1 District 3 (Nova Scotia). The 2 ½ hour gathering (virtual or in-person) will be all about orienting\, updating and connecting new\, old and potential members in the Atlantic region. It is also our chance to develop policy and strategy\, and to elect the next regional council. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate\, but please note that only farmer and farm worker members may vote or run for elected positions. \n\n\n\nCheck out the Agroecology Exchange before convention taking place at Sweet Earth Farm. This event will be hosted by Karina of Odd Bulb farm and it will focus on land and resource sharing through the lens of the climate crisis. Registration is coming soon for this event.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to connecting with you\, sharing a meal\, and finding solidarity in the unique agricultural issues of the Atlantic region. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-1-national-farmers-union-convention/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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SUMMARY:The Region 7 (AB) Convention 
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, August 3rd in La Glace\, AB for the Region 7 (AB) National Farmers Union Convention! This is your chance to connect with members in the region\, learn about what’s happening in the NFU\, hear from engaging speakers\, develop policy and strategy\, and elect representatives. Everyone is welcome to attend\, but only farmer and farm worker members who reside in Alberta may run for regional council positions or vote in elections and resolutions processes. Find all the details of the day below!Admission: $20 suggested donation at the door via cash or cheque.Accommodations: Free camping is available at the Eggers’ farm. Here are the directions from the Twilight Centre: Turn north onto HWY 724 and exit town. Continue up the hill on 724 for a little more than 1 km before the bush on the right (east) side. Turn right onto the lease road. Go down the lease road 400 m and turn left (north). You will see the house 300 m away. Bathrooms and showers are available on site. Contact Peter Eggers at 1-780-568-3805 if you have any questions. There are also several hotel and motel options in Grande Prairie\, a 30 minute drive away. Food: We will have potluck lunch and supper together. Please bring items to share. There is a fully stocked kitchen on site with a fridge\, oven\, microwave\, grill\, dishes and utensils available.Transportation: If you would like to find or offer a ride to La Glace\, please use this google spreadsheet to connect with others. Contact Region 7 Youth Rep\, Adama Bundu (ADAMABUNDU10@gmail.com) if further support is needed.Regional Resolutions: May be submitted by any Region 7 (AB) farmer or farm-worker member in good standing to Glenn Norman at GRN_COLLIES@hotmail.com. We encourage AB members to submit their resolutions as far in advance as possible\, however we will also accept resolutions from the floor at the convention.New to the NFU? See the New Members Guide to Regional Conventions for more information\, including guides to our resolutions and elections processes.Agenda* 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/the-region-7-ab-convention/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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SUMMARY:Democracy and the Land: PEI 2024 Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the District 1\, Region 1 Convention on Thursday\, May 2\, at the Milton Community Hall in North Milton\, P.E.I. Our theme\, “Democracy and the Land\,” sets the stage for a day of meaningful discussion and action. \nRegistration starts at 9:30 a.m.\, followed by the meeting at 10:00 a.m. \nA buffet meal will be served at noon and the cost of registration is $20 which includes the meal. \nChild care assistance is available; contact Edith Ling at 902-368-1262 for details. \nParticipate in shaping our community’s future through resolutions and elections for District positions. Stay tuned for updates on guest speakers. Let’s come together to make a difference! \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/r1-d1-pei-2024-convention/
LOCATION:Milton Community Hall\, 7 New Glasgow Rd\, Rte 224\, Milton\, PEI\, C1E 0S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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SUMMARY:Region 6 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:It is our pleasure to invite you to 2 upcoming events in Saskatoon. First\, join us on Thursday\, April 11th at 7pm for The Depth of Field Film Festival\, featuring 5 short films about SK farmers and their sustainable practices. Stay for a Q&A with some of the featured farmers! REGISTER HERE or at the door!  \nThe following day Friday\, April 12th\, we will gather again for our Annual Regional Convention. It has been several years since Region 6 has been able to hold the convention in person and we very much hope to see you there. Read on for details!  \nRegion 6 Convention\nLocation: Station 20 West (1120 20th St W) in Saskatoon \nor online via Zoom (pre-register to receive the link) \nAdmission: Pay-what-you-can with a suggested fee of $35 for those attending in person. (Lunch and refreshments will be provided.)  REGISTER HERE. \nAll are welcome to attend\, however only farmer members may vote in elections and resolutions processes. \n\nConvention Agenda* \n9:30– Doors open  \n10:00 – Welcome\, land acknowledgement and introductions  \n10:30 – NFU-national updates (and greetings from President Jenn Pfenning)  \n11:00 –  NFU-regional updates  \n12:00 – Panel Discussion on Seed Sovereignty (presenters TBA)  \n1:00 – Lunch\, catered by the Boxcar Cafe \n2:00 – Keynote (TBA) \n3:00 – Regional Council Elections \n3:30 – Regional Resolutions \n5:00 – Adjournment  \n*Subject to change slightly as we lock down final details. We will keep registrants updated.  \nPlease email Julie at member@nfu.ca with resolution and nomination submissions\, as well as any questions. Resolutions and nominations from the floor will be accepted\, but would be appreciated in advance.  \nCall the National NFU Office at +1-306-652-9465 if support is needed with the registration process.  \n\nA New Member’s Guide to NFU Regional Conventions: \nRegional conventions are held every year as set out in our constitution. The purpose of the regional convention shall be to: \n\nDevelop strategy and action on matters concerning the members residing in the region which is consistent with national policy;\nConsider policies and programs to be recommended to the annual convention;\nElect one member\, or such other number of members as may be assigned from the region\, to the board;\nElect one women’s advisory committee member;\nElect one youth advisory committee member;\nElect one BIPOC advisory committee member;\nElect one International Programs committee member. \n\nAbout Resolutions: \nThe NFU’s Policy Statement compiles all policies — including position statements\, policy recommendations to government\, action directives\, etc. – that have been passed by a majority vote of delegates at previous national conventions. \nEach year members bring forward new policy proposals in the form of resolutions for debate on the floor of the National Convention. Resolutions that pass are added to the NFU Policy Statement. \nPrior to the National Convention\, each NFU Region holds an annual Regional Convention where resolutions are debated and voted upon. Resolutions that have been passed at the regional level come forward to the national Convention.  \nAll members in good standing residing in the region may submit and vote on resolutions.  \nDebate at both regional and national conventions is done according to the rules of order published in Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance\, New Edition by O. Garfield Jones. The goal is to have as many policy resolutions as possible heard and thoroughly debated with the least amount of time wasted.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-6-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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SUMMARY:NFU-O AGM & Convention—Soil: A matter of Biology
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! The NFU-O Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Convention will be hosted this year on March 19th & 20th\, 2024. This year’s Convention will be hybrid: happening both in-person at the University of Guelph Arboretum\, and virtually over Zoom. \nStay tuned for more details!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-o-agm-convention-soil-a-matter-of-biology/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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SUMMARY:NFU-NB Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Réservez la date ! \nCheck this page for updates. Verifier cette page pour pour les mises à jours à venir.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-nb-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240314T103000
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SUMMARY:Farming - Carrying the Tradition Forward: Region 5 (MB) 2024 Annual Convention (Strathclair\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the Region 5 (Manitoba) Annual Convention on Thursday\, March 14\, 2024 at Strathclair Municipal Hall\, 120 Minnedosa St.\, Strathclair\, MB\, with the theme:  Farming – Carrying the Tradition Forward.  \nThis year we will have a pre-convention farm tour hosted by Zack Koscielny at Green Beach Farm located at 126100 Rd 92 N (located 3 miles south of Strathclair on PR 354\, then ½ mile east on Gamy Road (92N)\, yard is on the south side of road).  The official convention will commence at 11:45 AM.  \nThe convention registration fee is $30 to cover lunch and supper.   \nUpdate: Anyone coming for just supper and the screenings can pay via donation. \n➡️ Please RSVP to ilrobson1@xplornet.ca \n\nAGENDA  \n(speakers subject to change) \n10:30 – 11:40 am: Farm Tour & Discussion\, Green Beach Farm \n11:45 am: Lunch & Registration  \n12:45 pm: Introductions\, Electing Chair\, Prior Minutes\, Greeting’s from Ag Minister’s Office \n1:00 pm: NFU-Manitoba Update  \n2:00 pm: NFU National Update \n2:30 pm: Break  \n2:45 pm: Holistic Management – Dana Penrice \n3:30 pm: Policy Making Perspectives  \n4:15 pm: Elections  \n4:30 pm: Resolutions  \n5:30pm: Supper \n6:30 pm: Depth of Field Film Screening \n7:15 pm: Speakers and Discussion   \nSchedule is subject to change. Check this page for agenda updates \n  \nPresentation & Discussion Topics Include: \n\nChoice of Voice in Manitoba for General Farm Organization Representation\nCanadian Grain Commission\nManitoba Crown Lands Act\nFederal Sustainable Agriculture Strategy\nClimate Change – Challenging Perspectives\nFarm Issues in Manitoba\n\n  \nElections: \nTwo National Board members for Region 5; a Women’s Advisory Committee member; a Youth Advisory Committee member; a BIPOC rep\, an International Program Committee representative and Members-at-Large to participate on our regional leadership team. \nNomination for the NFU Grassroots Member Award – Member Recognition of significant contribution to building the NFU. \n  \nResolutions:\nPlease bring your written resolution(s) about the farming issues you identify for needed debate and action decision.  Resolutions on current policy issues may be presented to this Convention and\, if they are passed\, they will be forwarded to National Convention in November \nIf you require further information\, call me (Ian) at (204) 858-2479 or Dean Harder (204) 797-6388; or see our National Farmers Union web info at:  www.mb.nfu.ca \nWe look forward to seeing you on March 14th!    \nIn Union\, \nIan Robson \nRegion 5 (Manitoba) Coordinator \n\nRequests to Manitoba NFU Members\n  \n\nATTEND – We encourage all members to attend this Regional Convention on March 14\, 2024.  Your participation and input is very important in discussions which will provide direction for our Regional and National voice.\n\n\nINVITE – We encourage you to invite interested farmers and friends to take part in the convention. Please ask 2 of your neighbours to come out.  Our evening will be a lot of fun with our Depth of Field film screening and discussion.\n\n\nE-MAILS – It seems that we may not have all your e-mails. If you aren’t getting regular info via e-mail\, please send us your e-mail info to ilrobson1@xplornet.ca because we want to keep you informed more regularly.\n\n\nDONATE – The NFU in Manitoba needs your support! We’ve had some great presence at events like Ag Days this year. Donations can help us continue to have a booth.  Just write in the memo “Member Development – Manitoba” in a cheque to the: NFU\, 2717 Wentz Avenue\, Saskatoon SK\, S7K 4B6\n\n\nVOLUNTEER – If you are able to donate more of your time to the NFU or take on a role\, it really does make a difference. More hands make for less work. \n\nOTHER EVENTS – DEPTH OF FIELD FILM SCREENING:\nMarch 10th\, 2023 @ 2:30PM – Depth of Field Film Screening at Ploughshares Community Farm near Beasejour\, Manitoba\, located at 44146 Mile 69 N (three miles south of the Beausejour Tim Horton’s on Hwy 302\, then 3 miles east on Mile 69 N.  Bring your family as we watch some NFU Depth of Field Films and connect with like-minded farmers. Click here to learn more. \n \nDepth of Field: Films About Farming \nDepth of Field is a series of short documentaries produced and presented by the National Farmers Union and March Forth Creative. The films showcase Canadian farmers and farm workers\, and their sustainable farming practices on and off the land. Rotational grazing\, seed saving\, building healthy soils\, and working for social justice– different farmers highlight their own priorities and\, together\, these films tell the story of farming practices that would create the food system we all want.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/farming-carrying-the-tradition-forward-region-5-mb-2024-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Strathclair Municipal Hall\, 120 Minnedosa St.\, Strathclair\, MB
CATEGORIES:Community Screenings,Films About Farming,Regional Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230912T200000
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SUMMARY:Region 8 Convention 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join Region 8 membership for an evening convention which will include: \n\nReport from National President\, Jenn Pfenning\nA regional report from Ari Westhaver\, Region 8 Coordinator\nReports from youth and women’s rep\,\nUpdates on farmland work\nElections\, and\nResolution\n\nCheck this page for any updates. Join using the zoom link below! \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81605881783?pwd=ekN2QVZPNHJIc2RSNGJBWWY4enN2UT09 \nMeeting ID: 816 0588 1783\nPasscode: 753403 \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 438 809 7799 Canada\n• +1 587 328 1099 Canada \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd8aeZn2ly \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-8-convention-2023/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230815
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SUMMARY:Region 1 Convention + Biochar workshop 2023
DESCRIPTION:It is a great honour to invite not only our fellow Islanders (District 1)\, our Acadian Family (District 2) but now officially our Schooner brothers and sisters as a newly minted District 3! We invite you all to attend the 2023 Region 1 Convention in central PEI on August 12th and 13th\, 2023. On Saturday the 12th we will be having a biochar workshop on Sweet Pea farm (2209\, Byrnes road\, Morell\, PEI) at 3pm followed by a potluck on the farm. On Sunday the 13th we will have our convention at 1pm-5pm at the Milton Community Hall Centre. The convention will also be covered on zoom for those who can’t make it in person (find information below).  \nOur Region 1 Convention will cover the new SCAP Funding programs; a national update from NFU President\,  Jenn Pfenning; and a discussion on land issues such as our ongoing farmland loss and alternative land access and succession strategies. Please refer to this page for an up to date agenda. \nResolutions form the foundation of our policy and guide our work throughout the year. Send your resolutions to nfu.pei.office@gmail.com.  \nWe encourage all members to attend this regional convention. Your participation and input are important in our  discussions and will provide direction for our region.  \n\nAgenda\nSaturday August 12th:  \n3pm at Sweet Pea Farm (2209 Byrnes road\, Morell PEI): Biochar workshop\, followed by potluck \nSunday August 13th:  \n1pm: Introductions \n1:30pm: Review of last years’ minutes  \n2pm: SCAP explainer  \n2:30pm: Questions \n3pm: Resolutions \n3:30pm: Report from NFU President Jenn Pfenning  \n4pm: Questions  \n4:15pm: Land News/ transition/zoning (TBD) \n5pm: Closing  \n\n— \nChers membres de l’UNF Région 1 :   \nC’est un grand honneur pour moi d’inviter non seulement mes chers insulaires (District 1)\, ma famille acadienne (District 2)\, mais aussi officiellement nos frères et sœurs néo-écossais du District 3 ! Nous vous invitons tous à participer au congrès de la Région 1 les 12 et 13 août 2023. Le samedi 12\, nous aurons un atelier sur le biochar à la ferme Sweet Pea à 15 h\, suivi d’un repas-partagé à la ferme. Le dimanche 13\, nous tiendrons notre congrès de 13 h à 17 h au centre communautaire de Milton Hall. Le congrès sera également couvert sur zoom pour ceux qui ne peuvent pas venir en personne. \nLe congrès de la région 1 couvrira les nouveaux programmes de financement PAC durable; une mise à jour nationale de la présidente de l’UNF\, Jenn Pfenning; et une discussion sur les questions foncières telles que la perte continue de terres agricoles et les stratégies alternatives d’accès aux terres et de succession. \nLes résolutions constituent la fondation de notre politique et guident notre travail durant toute l’année. Envoyez vos résolutions à nfu.pei.office@gmail.com.  \nNous encourageons tous les membres à participer à cette convention régionale. Votre participation et votre contribution sont importantes pour nos discussions et donneront une orientation à notre région. \n\nJoin Via Zoom / Joignez-vous à zoom: \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86011121655?pwd=ZzhSYWxYSlBCaFFid0JUZHFUT3pBdz09 \nMeeting ID / Identi: 860 1112 1655\nPasscode: 245689 \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 647 374 4685 Canada\n• +1 647 558 0588 Canada \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-1-convention-2023/
LOCATION:Milton Community Hall\, 7 New Glasgow Rd\, Rte 224\, Milton\, PEI\, C1E 0S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230419T170000
DTSTAMP:20230322T162246Z
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SUMMARY:Region 1\, District 1 AGM (Prince Edward Island)
DESCRIPTION:District 1 Region 1 Convention will be held on Wednesday\, April 19\, 2023 at the Milton Community Hall\, North Milton\, PEI. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting getting underway at 10:00 a.m. The registration fee of $20 per person covers the cost of registration plus the noon meal. Our keynote speaker will be Darrin Qualman. Assistance for child care can be arranged if required. \nFor more information\, folks can contact Edith Ling at 902-368-1262.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-1-district-1-agm-pei/
LOCATION:Milton Community Hall\, 7 New Glasgow Rd\, Rte 224\, Milton\, PEI\, C1E 0S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:District Convention,Regional Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230414T150000
DTSTAMP:20230414T135146Z
CREATED:20230322T141252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T135146Z
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SUMMARY:NFU Region 6 (Saskatchewan) Convention
DESCRIPTION:The NFU Region 6 Convention will be held virtually via zoom on April 14 from 10 AM–3 PM CST. This is your opportunity to gather with fellow members\, hear what the region has been up to this year\, elect new board members\, discuss regional priorities\, and craft new resolutions for the upcoming year. \nNFU President Jenn Pfenning will make a presentation on current NFU activities and plans for next year. \nA highlight of the event will be a keynote presentation from members of the Treaty Land Sharing Network (TLSN)\, Martha Robbins and Tom Harrison. The TLSN is an organization that connects farmers and other landholders with First Nations and Métis people needing safe access to land to practice their way of life. Martha is a coordinator of the TLSN based in Saskatoon and Tom is a farmer participant based in Lumsden. Together they will speak about the TLSN’s origins and structure\, what they are working on now\, and some of the challenges and successes they’ve had along the way. \nLorne Scott\, farmer\, President of Nature Saskatchewan\, and former Minister of the Environment\, will give a brief presentation on using conservation easements to provide permanent protection for woodlands\, wetlands\, and grasslands that are part of a farm property. \nThe program will also include reports from active members and working groups including on the climate change and seed sovereignty campaigns\, the farmland co-operative committee\, the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project\, the meetings of the Water Security Agency\, and “The World We Want” fundraising program of the National Farmers Foundation. \nMembers may attend (free of charge) via computer or phone. \nPlease register by calling the NFU office at (306) 652-9465 or email nfu@nfu.ca . Guests of members are also welcome to attend. \nIf you wish to put forward a resolution to be considered at convention\, please send it to Lyle Orchard from the Resolutions Committee\, preferably at least one week prior to convention. His email is orchardrlyle@gmail.com \nClick here to view the agenda for the day.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89780411327?pwd=SkhKNU1tdVdTNjZKVmlrZnlUUytudz09 \nMeeting ID: 897 8041 1327\nPasscode: 889568 \nDial by your location\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\n+1 780 666 0144 Canada\n+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-6-convention-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230319
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SUMMARY:Region 5 2023 Convention
DESCRIPTION:The NFU Region 5 (Manitoba) Annual Convention will be held Tuesday\, Friday\, March 17th in-person at Little Britain United Church Hall. This year’s convention theme is Farming for the Next Generation. \nLunch served and supper potluck! Collaboration with Young Agrarians for evening dance and live music. \nAGENDA \n9:30 AM  Registration Opens \n10:00 AM call to order \n\nIntroductions of members present\n30 seconds silence recognize past members contribution to grow NFU\nCall to nominate Chairperson and Secretary for the meeting\nMinutes of July\, 2022 NFU Manitoba Convention\nManitoba NFU Report–Ian Robson \, Women’s Advisory Report\, Youth Report\, IPC Report\, BIPOC Report\, Q & A discussion on MB NFU upcoming issues.\nChoice of Farm Voice – Manitoba Stabilized Funding – Brief History & Discussion\n\n11:00 AM  NFU President Jenn Pfenning  by Zoom — Q and A on issues and actions. \n11:30 AM – Seeds – What are we fighting for? – Cathy Holtslander \n12:10-1:10 PM – LUNCH  – Sponsored by Tall Grass Prairie Bakery; coffee service sponsored by Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation \n1:10 PM  – Local Wool – A greaaat option  – Anna Hunter \n1:30 PM   – Agriculture Crown Land Leasing – Updates and how we put young farmers back on the land. – Dakota Sorensen & Fred Tait \n2:15 PM – Come to the Table – NFU Women taking collective action – Marianne Cerelli \n2:45 PM – Break \n3:00 PM – NFU Youth – Who will feed us? – A presentation on how young farmers have been making it work.  Also\, exploring farm land access options. \n3:45 PM – Young Agrarians Presentation – Sara Yagelniski \n4:15 PM – Manitoba NFU Director Elections— 2 Director positions 1 year for National Board;  1 Women’s Advisory Board;  1 Youth Advisory Board;  1 International Program Committee;  1 BIPOC Rep;   NFU Leadership Team – Add Members-at-large \nNominate Manitoba GrassRoots Award 2023 NFU member\n4:40 PM – Resolutions from Manitoba members debate\, discussion and vote \n5:15 PM – Adjourn \n5:30 PM – Young Manitoba Farmer Presentations \n6 PM – Supper – Donation by Missy Tiny’s Jamacian Food Truck \n7 PM – Dance & Mixer \nFor more information\, please contact: Ian Robson 204-858-2479 (home) or 431-541-2439 (cell). \nRegistration at 9am. Start time at 10am. Agenda to follow.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-5-2023-convention/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220730T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220730T180000
DTSTAMP:20220715T111218Z
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SUMMARY:Region 7 (Alberta) 2022 Convention
DESCRIPTION:An informative afternoon of speakers\, updates and democratic process. This year’s convention is a new format – an in-person and virtual combination – to try and accommodate to all. \nAgenda is as follows: \n12:30 PM: Registration\n1:00 PM: Call to Order\, Welcome\, Introductions\, Elect a Chair\n1:20 PM: Welcome and Update: NFU President Katie Ward\n1:40 PM: Minutes of October 15\, 2021 meeting\n1:50 PM: Alberta Update: Toby Malloy\n2:10 PM: Reports: Women’s Advisory\, Youth\, IPC (International Program Committee)\n2:30 PM: Elections: 3 Board; 1 Women’s Advisory; 1 Youth Advisory; 1 BIPOC; 1 IPC\n3:00 PM: Break\n3:15 PM: Resolutions: Bring your resolutions on issues that matter to you and that you would like the NFU to work on\n3:30 PM: Guest Speaker Katherine Aske: Katherine will present her report on Farmland Concentration in Alberta\n4:15 PM: Adjournment\n4:15 – 5:30 PM: Area crop tour\n6:00 PM: Meet at The Gathering Co-op for dinner and social \nFor further information please contact Doug Scott at drmscot@gmail.com
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-7-convention-2022/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220726T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220726T173000
DTSTAMP:20220715T113240Z
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SUMMARY:Region 5 (MB) 2022 Convention
DESCRIPTION:The NFU Region 5 (Manitoba) Annual Convention will be held Tuesday\, July 26\, 2022 both in-person and via zoom for those unable to attend in person. This year’s convention theme is Connections: Farmers\, Environment\, Land\, Civilization. \nAgenda: \n9:30 AM Registration\n10:00 AM Call to Order \n\nIntroductions of members present\n30 seconds silence to recognize past members’ contribution to grow NFU\nCall to nominate Chairperson and secretary for the meeting\nMinutes of 2021 NFU in Manitoba Convention held by zoom\n\n10:20 AM Manitoba NFU Reports \n\nAnastasia Fyk\, Coordinator & Ian Robson\, Board member: Manitoba NFU Activities & Issues\nDean Harder: NFU Membership Development\nKatie Ward\, NFU President (via Zoom): NFU National news\nWomen’s Advisory Report: Karen Klassen\nYouth and IPC Report: Katie Ward\n\n12:00 PM Soup and sandwich lunch provided\n1:00 PM Workshop: Climate Change COP26 Agroecology – Anastasia Fyk\n2:00 PM Ukraine – Brief about the war\, disaster situation\, and effects.\n2:30 PM Break\n2:50 PM Workshop: Farmland – for Food or Investment – Katherine Aske and Annette Desmarais\n4:00 PM NFU Manitoba Nominations & Elections for: 2 National Board positions; 1 Women’s Advisory member; 1 Youth Advisory member; 1 BIPOC Advisory member; 1 International Program Committee representative; NFU Outreach Team\n4:15 PM Resolutions workshop: debate\, discussions and voting\n5:30 PM Adjourn \n \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact: Ian Robson\, ilrobson1@xplornet.ca 204-858-2479 (home) or 431-541-2439 (cell).
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-5-convention-2022/
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20220330T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20220330T150000
DTSTAMP:20220304T155951Z
CREATED:20220222T214649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T155951Z
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SUMMARY:NFU Region 6 Convention
DESCRIPTION:Saskatchewan’s regional convention is nearly here and we hope you can join the event! Due to the ongoing pandemic and the restrictions preventing an in-person convention\, the Saskatchewan Regional Convention will be held virtually again this year using Zoom on Wednesday\, March 30. You will be able to attend from the comfort of your home by phone or computer. Please register below or call the NFU office at (306) 652-9465 or email nfu@nfu.ca. \nHere’s the convention program! \nWednesday\, March 30th\, 2022\n10:00 AM:\nWelcome and IntroductionsAppointment of ChairsAppointment of SecretaryElection of Nominations CommitteeElection of Resolutions CommitteeAdoption of Agenda10:15 AM:\nReports: Regional CoordinatorInternational Program Committee10:25 AM:\nNominations for Grassroots Member Award10:35 AM:\nGreetings from Mara Shaw\, Executive Director of the NFU10:40 AM: KEYNOTE SPEAKER\nBen Bartel\, Board member of Farmland Legacies and partneron three-generation Grovenland FarmTopic: Farmland Legacies: a Saskatchewan Agricultural Land Trust that Promotes Sustainability11:20 AM:\nSummary update on campaigns\, if available: Climate change\, Seed Sovereignty\, WGRF\, Transportation\, CGC\, Livestock and the Farmland Access Committee12:00 PM:\nReport of the Nominations Committee: Election of Officers– Board members (3) – Youth Advisory member– Women’s Advisory member – BIPOC Advisory member12:10 PM: LUNCH BREAK1:00 PM: KEYNOTE SPEAKER\nMichael Fitzsimmons\, expert in Ecosystem Science. His history of rural engagement includes several decades of work assignments\, from the Montana border to Northern Sask. in fields such as park operations\, organic agriculture\, forest management and water protection.1:30 PM:\nPresentation of Resolutions for support of the convention2:15 PM:\nBreakout groups to discuss priorities for R6 this year/opportunity to participate further in Union business2:45 PM:\nSummary of priorities from breakout groups3:00 PM: ADJOURNMENT
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-6-convention-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T213000
DTSTAMP:20210909T202755Z
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SUMMARY:Region 8 (BC/Yukon) Convention
DESCRIPTION:Region 8 (BC/Yukon) Convention\n“Managing Through Crisis”\nThursday\, September 16\, 2021 \n7:00 PM (Pacific Time) \nVirtual \nThe Agenda and “How to Join” follow below\nJoin us to hear these great speakers\, have your voice heard about NFU resolutions\, and elect your leadership.  Speakers include: \n\nJohn Cathro  – Emergency Preparedness on your farm\nKatie Ward – NFU President National agricultural update\nBriana Hagen – The impacts of climate change on farmers’ mental health; Briana is co-author of Emergency Response Model for Mental Health During Agricultural Crises.  \nKatie Hayes: who can be heard on CBC Radio: “Growing ‘ecological grief’ is the mental health cost of climate change”. \n\nJoin us on-line and invite friends to learn about “Managing through Crisis” and updates from the regional and national leadership.   \n  \nRegional Convention Agenda\nThursday\, September 16  (all times in Pacific Daylight)\n7:00 PM Call to Order Introductions \n7:10 PM Welcome  — Regional Coordinator Seann Dory \n7:15 PM “Coping with Change” – Briana Hagen & Katie Hayes \n7:45 PM “Emergency Preparedness on your Farm” – John Cathro \n8:15 PM Break \n8:20 PM Minutes of Prior Meeting \n8:25 PM National President’s Annual Report —  Katie Ward \n8:35 PM British Columbia/Yukon Updates & Issues  \n–  Regional Coordinator’s Report\, Seann Dory \n–  Women’s Advisory Report\, Julie Enman \n–  Youth Report\, Youth President\, Stuart Oke \n– IPC Report\, Seann Dory \n8:55 PM R8 Elections (Board members\, Women’s Advisor\, Youth Advisor\, IPC rep) \n9:00 PM Resolutions:  if there are any issues that matter to you and would like the NFU to work on\, please submit your resolutions to NFU National Office by Monday\, September 13.   \n9:30 PM Adjournment \nHow to Join\nJoining by computer:  \nGo to the Zoom website https://zoom.us/ and click on Join a Meeting\, then enter the Meeting ID and Passcode.  \nThe Meeting ID is 837 2050 3540 and the Passcode is 578473 or click the URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83720503540?pwd=ZE0xRm9sYUtyZkdmL1RWdjVoVDFMQT09 \nJoining by phone:  \n1. Write down the Meeting ID and Passcode numbers on a piece of paper in advance.  \n2. Dial one of these numbers:     1 204 272 7920;   1 587 328 1099; or    1 778 907 2071  \n3. Enter the Meeting ID: 837 2050 3540 and the Passcode: 578473 \nIf you have concerns about connecting to Convention\, please contact Mara Shaw shaw@nfu.ca\, or the National Office at nfu@nfu.ca or 306-652-9465.  Someone will answer any questions and help you join in. \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-8-bc-yukon-convention/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210419T160000
DTSTAMP:20210409T222223Z
CREATED:20210409T220606Z
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SUMMARY:NFU District 1\,  Region 1 (Prince Edward Island) Annual District Convention
DESCRIPTION:Credit Union Place\, Summerside PEI. \nRegistration at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 10:00 a.m. \nSocial distancing regulations will be observed. \n\nRegistration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting itself getting underway at 10:00 a.m. Covid-19 regulations will be observed. \nAlong with the usual reports\, etc. we are planning a number of guest speakers TBA. \nResolutions will be debated during the day and elections held for the positions of District Director\, Women’s District Director and Youth District Director. \nGordon Carter\, JP Hendricken and Ranald MacFarlane will be asked to make up the Resolutions Committee so if you have a resolution you wish to have considered\, please contact one of them. Resolutions from the floor will also be considered for presentation by the Resolutions Committee. \nAssistance for child care will be available; if you need assistance with this\, please contact Edith Ling at 902-368-1262. \nA noon meal will be available in the Credit Union Place restaurant. \nIt is planned that the convention will conclude by 4:00 p.m. \nRegistration fee of $20 per person will help cover the cost of the convention and noon meal.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-district-1-region-1-prince-edward-island-annual-district-convention/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
CATEGORIES:District Convention,Regional Convention
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