On February 13th, NFU in Region 8 will be hosting an NFU brewery social for farmers, farm workers, members and the general farm community from 5-7:30pm at Barnside Brewing in Delta, BC. This event will be a casual evening for folks in the region to come together, meet other NFUers, as well as prospective members,
Our yearly Farm Worker Meet Up is back! Last year, dozens of farm workers gathered to share their experiences and meet each other before the growing season. What are your needs and challenges at work? What does a labour-just food system look like? Let’s connect! NFU membership not required. Feb 20 @ 4pm PST /
With classes on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from October through April, NFUniversity features experts, researchers, farmers, and others on topics ranging from climate change, agroecology, seed policy, carbon markets, and beyond. The sessions build upon the foundational knowledge many NFU members and others already have, delving deeper to advance our understanding
Join the National Farmers Union in BC/Yukon region for a Virtual Kitchen Table Meeting on Thursday, March 9th at 5:00-6:30 pm! Our proposed topic centers on mental health and wellbeing, especially as it relates to avoiding burnout through the season. This is an opportunity to share stories and resources to support each other in community, and
The NFU is pleased to offer a workshop on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion led by the University of Regina’s Pauline Streete. The workshop, free and open to all NFU members, will be a powerful opportunity to learn how to implement equity and inclusion in our personal lives and within the NFU. The workshop is part
With classes on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from October through April, NFUniversity features experts, researchers, farmers, and others on topics ranging from climate change, agroecology, seed policy, carbon markets, and beyond. The sessions build upon the foundational knowledge many NFU members and others already have, delving deeper to advance our understanding
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. Lunch served and supper potluck! Collaboration with Young Agrarians for evening dance and live music. AGENDA 9:30 AM Registration Opens 10:00 AM call to order Introductions
With classes on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from October through April, NFUniversity features experts, researchers, farmers, and others on topics ranging from climate change, agroecology, seed policy, carbon markets, and beyond. The sessions build upon the foundational knowledge many NFU members and others already have, delving deeper to advance our understanding
The National Farmers Union (NFU) BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) Caucus is hosting a series of in-person farmer-led events coast to coast to coast! We are inviting current and aspiring BIPOC farmers and farm workers together to connect, learn, and organize together. The NFU BIPOC Caucus has identified access to technical training as
With classes on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from October through April, NFUniversity features experts, researchers, farmers, and others on topics ranging from climate change, agroecology, seed policy, carbon markets, and beyond. The sessions build upon the foundational knowledge many NFU members and others already have, delving deeper to advance our understanding
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