(4PM PDT / 5PM AB + SK / 6PM CDT / 7PM EDT / 8PM ADT / 8:30PM NDT) .stk-4z0xopp {height:18px !important;} Join us as we come together from across Canada to strategize ways to advance food sovereignty in the wake of the federal election. With a new political landscape emerging, this is a crucial
Canadian farmers have seen no benefit from rising grocery store prices since 2020. Instead, they are being squeezed by corporate profiteering on all sides. For years, corporate concentration in Canada’s food system has kept farm gate prices chronically low, while retail prices rise steadily for consumers. Farmers are forced to accept prices that are decided
.stk-h2gb0zr {height:13px !important;} Canadian farmers have seen no benefit from rising grocery store prices since 2020. Instead, they are being squeezed by corporate profiteering on all sides. For years, corporate concentration in Canada’s food system has kept farm gate prices chronically low, while retail prices rise steadily for consumers. Farmers are forced to accept prices
.stk-43a0yl1 {height:17px !important;} On May 22nd 2025, the National Farmers Union is holding a Town Hall to discuss the detrimental environmental, economic and societal impacts of the proposed Eastern Slopes Coal Mining and the proposed Pathway Alliance Carbon Capture Pipeline, as well as the highly controversial Tariffs under the Trump administration amongst rural and urban
Didi Pershouse presents an entirely new view of water, soils, and climate.
Are you working on a project for your community? Submit it between April 15 and May 31, 2025. Up to $500,000 will be rewarded to support meaningful projects. Community Development Fund Through this fund, Desjardins Credit Union supports projects that make a real difference in Ontario communities. Based on a needs assessment of the Ontario
Join us on Sunday, June 22nd, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Wakefield Library to connect with one another, reflect and discuss! This event will include a presentation on National Farmers Union and the organization’s current climate policy work, the screening of a short documentary featuring Grazing Days Farm and will end with a
In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day, NFU’s Indigenous Solidarity Working Group is hosting a virtual movie night featuring “Kanenon:we - Original Seeds”, a film following the stories of three Indigenous women reclaiming their ancient role as seed keepers.
about the Feast Fellowship From 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
The program has 2 components The LFIF aims to support locally-driven projects that will help improve community food security through the purchase and installation of infrastructure/equipment that will increase access to local, nutritious and culturally appropriate food. Priority will be given to projects that predominantly serve equity-deserving groups, particularly those that are led by or focus
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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