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SUMMARY:Basic Income 101: What is a guaranteed annual income?
DESCRIPTION: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 the solution? At our National Convention in 2025\, members of the National Farmers Union passed a resolution calling for a guaranteed annual income of $50\,000 to support Canadian farmers. Income guarantees come in all shapes and sizes\, so how can we organize successfully for a policy that makes sense for Canadian farmers? \n\n\n\nIn this NFUniversity session\, Sheila Regehrs will give a history of organizing for basic income in Canada. This historical overview will answer important questions for the NFU’s organizing work\, including: What basic income policies have been proposed in Canada in the past? Are there examples of successful basic income policies in Canada or abroad? How can we effectively organize for a basic income in Canada? \n\n\n\nThis session will be followed up with organizing session on Thursday\, March 26th (Noon PST / 1pm MST / 2pm SK\, MB / 3pm EST / 4pm AST).Here\, we’ll be turning knowledge into action! This session will be a guided conversation about how to mobilize and organize around what we learned in the knowledge-building session on March 15th. Register for both sessions below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Presenter(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSheila Regehr\n\n\n\nSheila Regehr is a founding member of the Basic Income Canada Network and former Executive Director of the National Council of Welfare. Her 29 years of federal public service spanned front-line work\, policy analysis and development\, international relations and senior management\, with a focus on improving fairness and equality\, and on gender and race in particular. She has policy expertise in areas of income security and taxation\, such as child tax benefits\, child support\, maternity/parental benefits\, pensions and social assistance. Her insight also comes from experiencing poverty as a young parent. Sheila is grateful\, in her retirement\, to have resources\, time and health to do volunteer work and help care for twin grandsons.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/basic-income-101-what-is-a-guaranteed-annual-income/
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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SUMMARY:Growing Seed Sovereignty: Farmers\, Seed Policy\, and the Common Good
DESCRIPTION:As part of SeedChange’s Where Does Your Seed Come From? series and the National Farmers Union’s NFUniversity\, this webinar offers a clear\, farmer-focused perspective on seed policy and why it matters now. Grounded in farmers’ experience\, rights and time-honoured practices of saving\, adapting\, and exchanging seed\, we’ll explore how farmers are impacted by seed policies in Canada and internationally. \n\n\n\nWe’ll outline a shared vision for what a public-interest seed system can look like and examine the ways our current Canadian policy environment benefits or hinders seed sovereignty. For decades\, farmers and allies have organized to fight for seed systems that support farm livelihoods\, food sovereignty\, the environment\, and the public good – and we sustain those advantages by staying engaged. Join us to explore how you can help shape policies that strengthen farmers’ rights and our collective seed sovereignty into the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Presenter(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAabir Dey\n\n\n\nAabir developed his passion for seeds while he was completing his Sustainable Farming Certificate at Everdale\, a teaching farm in Hillsburgh\, Ontario\, and supporting research trials for Seeds of Diversity’s collection of over 3\,000 different Canadian seed varieties. After completing a Master of Environmental Studies at York University\, researching organic seed systems in Ontario\, Aabir joined the The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security\, as Regional Program Coordinator for Ontario. Aabir has co-authored publications on Canada’s seed system including the Canadian Organic Seed Sector Environmental Scan\, the Discussion Paper on Seed Policy in Canada\, and Canadian Organic and Ecological Plant Breeding Priorities for Vegetable Crops\, and Building Climate Resilient Seed Systems in Canada. He has been instrumental in shaping and leading the training\, research\, and policy programs developed for SeedChange’s Canadian program. Aabir loves working in the field with seed producers and farmers all over the country\, and is committed to helping them build climate-resilient seed systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCathy Holtslander\n\n\n\nCathy Holtslander is the Director of Research and Policy at the National Farmers Union. In addition to policy research\, analysis and writing articles and briefs on NFU policy issues\, she convenes working groups of NFU members addressing policy issues. Prior to joining the NFU staff in 2011 she taught ABE in Northern Saskatchewan\, was the Coordinator of the Saskatchewan Eco Network\, co-published Synergy Magazine\, and was a founder of\, and worked for the Beyond Factory Farming Coalition\, an organization promoting sustainable livestock production. Her Master’s degree focussed on social movement adult education and the history of women’s leadership in the farm movement in Saskatchewan. She also has degrees in Sociology and Regional and Urban Development. She and her partner have operated a certified organic grain farm near Mont Nebo\, SK since 2009. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Materials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Seed Sovereignty: Webinar recording\n\n\n\nThis NFU University webinar features our presenters exploring seed policy and farmer sovereignty in Canada. Seeds carry stories of culture\, migration\, adaptation\, breeding\, and resistance\, yet for many growers\, understanding ends at the seed packet. Holtslander and Day frame seed policy around common farmer needs—recognition\, fair rewards\, freedom to farm as they choose\, good seeds that don’t compromise autonomy\, and supportive communities with food control.  \n\n\n\nHoltslander traces Canada’s seed system from its colonial origins through the development of quality standards and public plant breeding infrastructure in the early 1900s. She explains how hybrid corn\, plant breeders’ rights\, genetic engineering\, and patents progressively shifted control of seeds toward private corporations\, restricting farmers’ ability to save and replant seed. The NFU has organized farmer resistance since the 1970s against plant breeders’ rights and intellectual property frameworks that limit farmer autonomy. \n\n\n\nFinally\, our presenters outline current threats and advocacy priorities: proposals to eliminate farmer’s privilege for horticultural\, vegetable\, and hybrid crops; regulatory exemptions that allow gene-edited varieties onto the market without transparency; and devastating cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research facilities. Rather than pursuing only incremental regulatory changes\, they call for permanent positions on seed policy: massive public investment in farmer-led plant breeding\, robust seed conservation systems\, constitutional protections for farmer seed-saving rights\, and mandatory transparency for all gene-edited and genetically engineered varieties. \n\n\n\nVisit our NFUniversity playlist on our Youtube channel to see a complete list of our NFUniversity recorded webinars.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/seed-policy-for-farmers/
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260228T150000
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Change Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come out and Watch short films about farmers in Canada and Alberta! Connect with local community members and learn about the NFU\, Walk the Talks and the Devon Nature Club. Light snacks and drinks will be served. Venue is wheelchair accessible and parking is free.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/seeds-of-change-film-festival/
LOCATION:devon community center\, 20 Haven Drive\, Devon\, Alberta (AB)\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Screenings,Films About Farming,NFU Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230655Z
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SUMMARY:We Farm Because We Remember: Honouring Ancestors Through Radical Black Farming\, Self-Determination\, Land\, and Food Sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:This session centres Radical Black Farming as an ancestral and contemporary practice rooted in memory\, resistance\, and self-determination. Guided by Black farmers\, land stewards\, and organizers\, the conversation honours ancestors whose agricultural knowledge\, spiritual relationships to land\, and collective labour continue to shape Black food systems today. \n\n\n\nFeaturing Jacqueline Dwyer\, Matriarch of the Toronto Black Farmers\, who grow and share clean\, organic food within Black communities\, alongside Nadine Dominique\, engaged in reforestation and land restoration efforts in Ayiti\, this session highlights how Black communities steward land across geographies shaped by colonization\, displacement\, and extraction. \n\n\n\nIsaac Saney\, professor at Dalhousie University\, will draw connections to Black agrarian movements and reparations-based land justice initiatives through his work examining Black farmers in Cuba. Cikiah Thomas of the Global African Congress will further explore how farming\, reforestation\, and land reclamation function as tools for healing\, climate resilience\, collective repair\, and reparative justice. \n\n\n\nThis session will be followed up with organizing session on Thursday\, March 5th (Noon PST / 1pm MST / 2pm SK\, MB / 3pm EST / 4pm AST).Here\, we’ll be turning knowledge into action! This session will be a guided conversation about how mobilize and organize around what we learned in the knowledge-building session on Feb. 26th. Register for both sessions below.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/we-farm-because-we-remember-honouring-ancestors-through-radical-black-farming-self-determination-land-and-food-sovereignty/
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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LOCATION:https://nfu-ca.zoom.us/j/87667070432?pwd=RhXgDj3hJfGa8qBGAT1Ky2O2JAyKUd.1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260225T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260218T181351Z
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SUMMARY:NFU Youth Meet & Greet/ Rencontre d'Accueil des Jeunes de l’UNF
DESCRIPTION:Join our National Youth Meet & Greet for young farmers\, farm workers\, and food system organisers to connect and learn how the NFU Youth Caucus organises\, develops policy\, and builds collective power! \nSoyez au rendez-vous pour notre carrefour national pour la jeunesse paysanne\, le personnel agricole et les forces vives du système alimentaire. Venez nouer des liens et découvrir comment le caucus des jeunes de l’UNF s’organise\, élabore ses politiques et renforce son pouvoir collectif ! \n \n\n\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-youth-meet-greet-rencontre-daccueil-des-jeunes-de-lunf/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:NFU Youth,Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260225T170000
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CREATED:20260225T185227Z
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SUMMARY:Test
DESCRIPTION:Test event
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/test/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260223T210000
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SUMMARY:Sowing Seeds of Change: Alberta Farmer Organising Is Here To Stay!
DESCRIPTION:Join our Regional Workshop Webinar during NFU Days\, our annual membership drive running through February\, when new memberships are available at 50% off! But this month isn’t just about a discount. NFU members from coast to coast to coast are working hard on issues ranging from local abattoir regulations to climate change policy\, farmer income and farmland access\, to seed rights. This is your chance to help get that information into the hands of your farming friends and neighbours! \nWe’ll dive into a century of Alberta’s deep agrarian history\, including Black Settlers\, Métis Settlements\, Co-operatives\, and farmer-controlled marketing systems. As well as our region’s current work\, connecting farmers across distances\, strengthening surface rights advocacy\, and growing youth leadership. The union makes us strong. Together we make it stronger. This workshop highlights: Sowing Seeds for the Next Chapter of Alberta Farmer Organising! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/sowing-seeds-of-change-alberta-farmer-organising-is-here-to-stay/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260115T163209Z
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SUMMARY:Hearing Farmer Voices: A virtual town hall for farmers in BC
DESCRIPTION:A virtual town hall meeting to hear farmers’ thoughts on the recommendations of the Premier’s Task Force on Agriculture and Food Economy. \n\n\n\nHow can we use these recommendations to help us build food sovereignty in BC? \n\n\n\nNFU BC invites all farmers and advocates for resilient food systems to join us and share your thoughts. We are a democratic organization of farmers and farmworkers advancing policies that enable food sovereignty. Food sovereignty is\, in short\, food systems by the people\, for the people. If you have a role in feeding our communities\, we want to hear from you. We believe that everyone who grows and eats food deserves to have a say in shaping their food systems. \n\n\n\nWhen the president of the United States started announcing tariffs on Canadian goods and threats of annexation in early 2025\, the BC government responded by assembling a team of experts and sector representatives to provide guidance on how the province should navigate the shifting political and economic landscape. The Premier’s Task Force on Agriculture and Food Economy produced 32 recommendations on 5 key topics: Water\, Competitiveness\, Labour and talent\, Land\, and Investment. \n\n\n\nRead the recommendations here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/premier-s-task-force-on-agriculture-and-food-economy \n\n\n\nAcross ministries\, the provincial government will be using these recommendations to guide action on strengthening BC’s food systems. We have an opportunity to work together and influence how some of these recommendations are implemented\, and to use this list as a jumping off point to define our own food sovereignty goals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/hearing-farmer-voices-a-virtual-town-hall-for-farmers-in-bc/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251231T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260101T035959
DTSTAMP:20250508T200752Z
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SUMMARY:Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
DESCRIPTION:The program has 2 components\nThe 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. \nPriority will be given to projects that predominantly serve equity-deserving groups\, particularly those that are led by or focus on Indigenous and Black communities. \nFunding\nThe maximum Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) grant toward a project will normally not exceed $100\,000. Applications under $25\,000\, after ineligible costs have been removed\, will not be considered for funding. \nApplicants who don’t receive funding through the 2024-2025 intake may reapply to the 2025-2026 intake period. \nCost-sharing\nAAFC may provide up to 100% in funding toward eligible project costs. Food production elements-related eligible costs may include\, but are not limited to: \n\nBeekeeping equipment\nCommunity gardens\nFood forests\nGarden boxes/beds/tools\nGreenhouses\nHunting\, fishing equipment (may include all-terrain vehicles\, snowmobiles and boats)\nIrrigation systems\, wells\, solar panels\, composting systems\nSeeds\, soil\, compost (initial year only)\nTractors and other heavy farm equipment\nVertical and/or hydroponic gardens\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/local-food-infrastructure-fund-small-scale-projects/
CATEGORIES:Grant
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20251117T152308Z
CREATED:20251117T152132Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Migrants Film Screening - My Friend Omar: The Struggles of a Seasonal Worker
DESCRIPTION:Start Time by Time Zone: 4pm PST / 5pm MST / 6pm SK-MB / 7pm EST / 8pm AST \n\n\n\nOn December 18th\, the UN International Day for Migrants\, the National Farmers Union invites you to a virtual public film screening and discussion of My Friend Omar: The struggles of a Seasonal Worker. The film follows Québécois-Chilean actor Christian de la Cortina\, who\, while preparing for his role as Sandro in “5e rang\,” forms a friendship with Omar\, a seasonal Guatemalan worker. This documentary unveils the persistent abuses in some Quebec farms\, exposing the shortcomings of a system meant to protect foreign workers during the harvest seasons. It also highlights Omar’s solidarity and fight for justice\, representing the voice of often invisible workers. \n\n\n\nThis is a free event. \n\n\n\nThis event will be in English only. Cet événement sera en anglais seulement.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/international-day-of-migrants-film-screening-my-friend-omar-the-struggles-of-a-seasonal-worker/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251208T190000
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SUMMARY:NFU’s International Solidarity Report Back: Lessons from Global Food Sovereignty Movements
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the La Via Campesina movement for food sovereignty\, the Nyéléni Forum\, and more!  \n\n\n\nNFU members will share reports from high profile meetings and events in Brazil\, Cuba\, Puerto Rico\, Sri Lanka\, USA and Zimbabwe. We will discuss why international solidarity is at the heart of food sovereignty and how to get involved in the NFU’s International Programs Committee. All are welcome to attend!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfus-international-solidarity-report-back/
CATEGORIES:IPC
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LOCATION:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfus-international-solidarity-report-back/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20251119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20251121T170000
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SUMMARY:Food. Sovereignty. Justice. NFU National Convention
DESCRIPTION:This year’s convention theme is Food. Sovereignty. Justice. Building Collective Strategies. To confront the threats to Canada’s sovereignty\, ongoing tariff disputes\, and the rise of authoritarianism\, NFU farmers\, farm workers\, and their allies are building a vibrant social movement. Our goals are to strengthen democracy\, amplify the voice of organized labour\, and improve food and climate resilience. We are coming together to advocate for the infrastructure and resources farmers need to make sure affordable and sustainable food is available to Canada’s diverse communities and that there is economic dignity for all the workers who produce it. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please visit the main convention page at: https://www.nfu.ca/2025convention/
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/food-sovereignty-justice-nfu-national-convention/
LOCATION:Moncton Crowne Plaza\, 1005 Main St\, Moncton\, New Brunswick\, E1C 1G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NFU Convention
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T183000
DTSTAMP:20251008T155014Z
CREATED:20250929T165257Z
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SUMMARY:Untangling the Barriers to Ending Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:On October 30th at 2 pm PDT / 3 pm SK+AB / 4 pm MB / 5pm EDT / 6 pm ADT the NFU Women’s Caucus is hosting an on-line workshop with Pamela Cross\, a feminist lawyer and author of “And Sometimes they Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence”. The workshop will explore what Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)/Gender Based Violence (GBV) is\, what it looks like in rural communities and the truly transformative actions we can take to end it. \n\n\n\nOpen to all NFU members and allies interested in learning about and taking action against gender based violence. (Reading Pamela’s book is recommended but not required.) \n\n\n\nPamela Cross is a feminist lawyer; a well-known and respected expert on violence against women and the law. She works as a researcher\, writer\, educator and trainer with women’s equality and violence against women organizations across Canada. Pamela’s book was shortlisted for the Donner Prize for the best public policy book written by a Canadian.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/untangling-the-barriers-to-ending-intimate-partner-violence-ipv-in-rural-communities/
CATEGORIES:Women's Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251001T183000
DTSTAMP:20250918T121639Z
CREATED:20250916T205917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T121639Z
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SUMMARY:Singing Back the Buffalo: An NFU Film Screening for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:On October 1st\, the NFU invites you to an on-line public film screening and discussion in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Singing Back the Buffalo is an award winning documentary film about humanity’s connection to the buffalo and how efforts to facilitate their return to the plains is restoring people\, culture and the land. The film screening will be on Zoom and will include a discussion with the filmmaker\, Tasha Hubbard. \n\n\n\nWe welcome anyone who is interested in learning about the impacts of colonization on food systems and the positive steps we can take toward reconciliation.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/singing-back-the-buffalo-an-nfu-film-screening-for-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
CATEGORIES:IPC
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LOCATION:https://www.nfu.ca/event/singing-back-the-buffalo-an-nfu-film-screening-for-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251001T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260320T035959
DTSTAMP:20250515T174831Z
CREATED:20250515T170603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T174831Z
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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:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250924T203000
DTSTAMP:20250918T172731Z
CREATED:20250918T172730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T172731Z
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Approaches to Ag Policy & Governance
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, NFU-MB (Region 5) hosts an online gathering for our members and supporters to connect and explore a relevant topic.\n\nBuilding on our July gathering focused on regenerative agriculture\, this month we explore possibilities for applying regenerative approaches to agricultural policy and governance.\nDana Penrice\, from Holistic Management Canada\, will join us to guide our discussion. She brings a wealth of knowledge that can help us explore how we might apply the principles of regenerative agriculture and holistic management to how we approach changing agricultural policy. She will also share about the work of Holistic Management Canada\, the Savory Institute\, and Savory’s network hubs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Drop-ins are a crucial way to connect with the NFU-Manitoba community. Most of the event will be yours for open discussions\, building connections among our members\, and collective strategizing for action. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: NFU-MB Zoom Drop-in: Regenerative Approaches to Ag Policy\n\nTime: Sep 24\, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://nfu-ca.zoom.us/j/89361440910?pwd=bmRk1nlM7FOJCOv7QkSHOHPaaSbsT4.1\n\nMeeting ID: 893 6144 0910\n\nPasscode: 371839\n\n—\n\nOne tap mobile\n\n+13462487799\,\,89361440910#\,\,\,\,*371839# US (Houston)\n\n+13602095623\,\,89361440910#\,\,\,\,*371839# US\n\nJoin instructions\nhttps://nfu-ca.zoom.us/meetings/89361440910/invitations?signature=VUKOixwdWWddZcwmo5B_ARyp8XB-xrnqliuaWbE_DuE
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/regenerative-approaches-to-ag-policy-governance/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250920T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250920T153000
DTSTAMP:20250828T140027Z
CREATED:20250828T140024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T140027Z
UID:10000691-1758371400-1758382200@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Equinox Gathering by A YEAR IN 8 SEASONS - Stratford/KW\, ON
DESCRIPTION:Tap into Fall’s wisdom over seasonal snacks\, an expressive art reflection  \nand a bonfire ‘Jam Ceremony‘ infused with embodied practice\, resonant spoken word and circle singing!  \nThe first in a series of Beloved Community-building events that connect people\, land and tradition  \nby reminding us of our interconnection and interdependence.  \nThe series is being hosted at Camp Ki-Wa-Y Outdoor Centre – the YMCA camp which serves the Three Rivers’ community (Stratford-Perth\, Guelph-Wellington and Waterloo Region). We are collaborating with the YMCA to offer a sliding scale of subsidized registrations.  \nReceive a $7 EARLYBIRD discount when you register by Sept 2nd (promo code EARLYBIRD) \nREGISTER HERE: bit.ly/AYI8Sfall \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/equinox-gathering-by-a-year-in-8-seasons-stratford-kw-on/
LOCATION:YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y Outdoor Centre\, 3738 Hessen Strasse\, St. Clements\, ON\, N0B 2M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250907T163000
DTSTAMP:20250806T153035Z
CREATED:20250806T020017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T153035Z
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SUMMARY:Region 8 (BC) Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Building Farmer Power\n\n\n\nThe revitalization of Farmers Institutes in BC and working together to strengthen farmer-led advocacy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe BC Farmers Union was one of the regional organizations that came together to form the NFU in 1969. At that time\, Farmers Institutes (FIs)\, created by the Farmers and Women’s Institutes Act\, already existed in BC as the local gathering place for farmers\, so NFU locals never formed. Over the years\, a few have remained strong and steady\, but many FIs became inactive or reduced their scope of activities. Recently\, farmers across the province have been dusting off abandoned FIs and breathing new life into them. Come learn about what is motivating farmers to pick up these tools again now\, what farmers can do using the structure of the Farmers Institutes\, the legislative changes being sought by a newly revived FI\, and what kind of advocacy work is happening. \n\n\n\nWe will also discuss where the capacities of Farmers Institutes reach their limits\, and  how we can build power by using a combination of FIs\, for all the things that they do well\, and the NFU\, with its regional and national networks\, ongoing research and education\, and strong policy advocacy track record. \n\n\n\nSpeakers TBA. If you have information or ideas to contribute about how your local Farmers Institute might fit into this conversation\, please be in touch with Hannah\, Regional Coordinator\, dwyer@.nfu.ca or 226-820-0320. \n\n\n\nRegional Convention Information \n\n\n\nWe will also be conducting our regular convention business: regional council elections and resolutions. \n\n\n\nResolutions pertaining only to BC are adopted immediately following our regional vote\, those that apply nationally are sent along to national convention once they are passed by a region. \n\n\n\nEveryone 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\nRegional Resolutions: May be submitted by any member in the region in good standing to members@nfu.ca. We encourage members to submit their resolutions as far in advance as possible\, however we will also accept resolutions from the floor at the convention. \n\n\n\nFeel free to contact dwyer@nfu.ca for support putting together a resolution. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-8-bc-annual-convention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250823T200000
DTSTAMP:20250731T171121Z
CREATED:20250731T171120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T171121Z
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SUMMARY:Ecological farm tour and farmers social at New Moon Community Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Join us! August 23rd NFU-O Middlesex Farm Tour and Social at New Moon Community Homestead\n\nThe National Farmers Union of Ontario Middlesex Local is hosting an ecological farm tour and farmer social at New Moon Community Homestead in Alisa Craig on Saturday\, August 23rd from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Join us for a tour of New Moon’s on-farm ecological projects\, including erosion control projects\, a new wetland\, manure run-off collection\, and a 20-acre warm season grassland. The tours will be co-facilitated with staff from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Society and Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Middlesex\, who are supporting these projects. A free\, farm-fresh dinner will also be provided with your registration. Come meet fellow farmers\, learn\, and enjoy good company and a meal with NFU-O Local 312!\n\nAddress: 27093 New Ontario Road\, Alisa Craig\, ON\n\nTime: Saturday\, August 23rd\, 2025 from 4:00PM-8:00PM\n\n \n\nA FREE dinner will be served for those who RSVP — don’t miss it!\n\n RSVP & More Info: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/summer-farm-tour-farmer…
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/ecological-farm-tour-and-farmers-social-at-new-moon-community-homestead/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20250828T171129Z
CREATED:20250820T130255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T171129Z
UID:10000689-1755802800-1755806400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFU-MB Zoom Drop-in: Reconciliation & Solidarity on Food Sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, August 21\, at 7 pm to connect with other NFU-Manitoba members and supporters on reconciliation and acting in solidarity with Indigenous peoples fighting for food sovereignty. \n\n\n\nIndigenous peoples’ diverse knowledges\, worldviews and political economies provide crucial guidance for building more respectful\, collaborative\, just and life-affirming relationships with one another and the Earth. \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Thursday\, August 21\, at 7 pm to connect with other NFU-Manitoba members and supporters on reconciliation and acting in solidarity with Indigenous peoples fighting for food sovereignty. \n\n\n\nIndigenous peoples’ diverse knowledges\, worldviews and political economies provide crucial guidance for building more respectful\, collaborative\, just and life-affirming relationships with one another and the Earth. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportantly\, the work of NFU members over many decades\, along with Indigenous-led learning circles\, have laid the groundwork for a resolution passed at our 2023 national convention to create an Indigenous Solidarity Strategy where Indigenous and non-Indigenous/settler NFU members can work across committees and caucuses to reflect on and educate ourselves about Indigenous sovereignties\, land justice\, and rematriation. \nPlease join us for an open discussion on these important topics co-led by Matthew Wiens\, regional representative\, and our regional organizer\, Leanna Wiebe. Matthew will provide further context for the NFU’s Indigenous Solidarity Strategy and where this work is at today. Afterwards\, Leanna will lead a round-table discussion on possible opportunities and pathways for action in Manitoba. \nZoom Drop-ins are a crucial way to connect with the NFU-Manitoba community. Most of the event will be yours for open discussions\, building connections among our members\, and collective strategizing for action. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nZoom Link
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-mb-zoom-drop-in-reconciliation-solidarity-on-food-sovereignty/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250701T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260130T050000
DTSTAMP:20250515T170518Z
CREATED:20250515T170517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T170518Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250626T190000
DTSTAMP:20250616T143151Z
CREATED:20250616T143150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T143151Z
UID:10000675-1750964400-1750964400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFU Indigenous Peoples Day Movie Night: “Kanenon:we - Original Seeds” + Conversation with filmmaker Katsitsionni Fox
DESCRIPTION: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. The film screening will take place on Zoom and will include a discussion with one of the filmmakers\, Katsitsionni Fox. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to spend time learning and sharing in community to highlight the vital role of Indigenous Peoples in defending seeds\, land and future generations. All are welcome! \n\n\n\nTo support Indigenous seed stewardship\, we encourage everyone to consider donating to the Kenhteke Seed Sanctuary. \n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-indigenous-peoples-day-movie-night-kanenonwe-original-seeds-conversation-with-filmmaker-katsitsionni-fox/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T170000
DTSTAMP:20250619T134257Z
CREATED:20250619T134254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T134257Z
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SUMMARY:The Path to Climate Resilience in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, June 22nd\, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Wakefield Library to connect with one another\, reflect and discuss!\n\nThis 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 facilitated discussion on building climate resiliency in agriculture.\n\nThis is a free event. Snacks and light refreshments will be served\n\nThe Depth of Field Film project – https://www.nfu.ca/filmsaboutfarming/
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/the-path-to-climate-resilience-in-agriculture-2/
LOCATION:Wakefield Public Library\, 38 ch de la Vallée-de-Wakefield\, Wakefield\, Québec\, J0X 3G0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20250506T133904Z
CREATED:20250501T183843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T133904Z
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SUMMARY:Apply to Community Development Fund: Up to $500\,000 in Ontario
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCommunity Development Fund\nThrough this fund\, Desjardins Credit Union supports projects that make a real difference in Ontario communities. \nBased on a needs assessment of the Ontario communities we serve\, in which several local stakeholders took part\, we are launching a call for applications to support organizations\, associations and cooperatives that are working on meaningful projects that will have positive impacts on their local community. \nThese projects must fall under 1 of the 5 priorities identified in the needs assessment and outlined in the credit union’s community involvement plan.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/community-development-fund-up-to-500000-in-ontario/
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Grant
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260302T182631Z
CREATED:20250520T163149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T182631Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Small Water Cycles: Expanding the Climate Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Didi Pershouse presents an entirely new view of water\, soils\, and climate. You will learn how the living matrix of a “soil sponge” is foundational to making life on earth possible\, and how the work of other species creates our climate and weather. \n\n\n\nWe can address many of our major challenges in the agricultural sector through simple changes in land management\, in collaboration with the essential workforce of plants\, animals\, insects\, fungi\, and microbes. Managing land in ways that restore nature’s soil sponge and diverse vegetation can provide many interrelated benefits such as: increased resilience to flood and drought\, reduction of wildfire risk\, and increased habitat and biodiversity. It can also result in healthier crops\, animals\, and humans\, and thriving local economies. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Presenter(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDidi Pershouse\n\n\n\nDidi Pershouse is the author of  The Ecology of Care: Medicine\, Agriculture\, Money\, and the Quiet Power of Human and Microbial Communities and Understanding Soil Health and Watershed Function. She teaches participatory workshops both in person and online\, helping to show the nested relationships between soil health\, human health\, water cycles\, and climate resiliency.  She is the founder of the Land and Leadership Initiative and the Center for Sustainable Medicine\, and a co-founder of the “Can we Rehydrate California?” Initiative. She is an independent trainer and curriculum developer for the UN-FAO Farmer Field School Program and the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming Initiative in India. She was one of five speakers at the United Nations-FAO World Soil Day in 2017. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExploring Small Water Cycles: Expanding the Climate Conversation\n\n\n\nLinks to works cited in the webinar: \n\n\n\n\nThe Ecology of Care: Medicine\, Agriculture\, Money\, and the Quiet Power of Human and Microbial Communities\, by Didi Pershouse \n\n\n\nHealth and Watershed Function\n\n\n\nLand and Leadership Initiative\n\n\n\n “Can we Rehydrate California?” Initiative  \n\n\n\n2017 United Nations-FAO World Soil Day\n\n\n\n\nVisit our NFUniversity playlist on our Youtube channel to see a complete list of our NFUniversity recorded webinars.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/exploring-small-water-cycles-expanding-the-climate-conversation/
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250522T213000
DTSTAMP:20250522T012906Z
CREATED:20250522T012905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T012906Z
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SUMMARY:NFU Region 7 Community Town Hall: Organizing for Land and Community Defense
DESCRIPTION: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 communities\, and how Albertans can resist. The Town Hall focuses on coalition building by connecting both groups and individuals interested in resisting the proposed developments and tariffs. This event is presented in partnership with groups currently organizing against the slopes\, such as the Council of Canadians and Keepers of the Water. \n\n\n\nThis hybrid Town hall is taking place at the Climate Justice Edmonton Hub (10217 106 St\, Edmonton\, AB T5J 3P3) from 6:30-9:30 pm. \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link\n\n\n\n\nLe 22 mai 2025\, L’Union Nationale des Fermiers organise une assemblée publique pour discuter des impacts environnementaux\, économiques et sociaux néfastes du projet d’exploitation minière du charbon des versants orientaux et du projet de pipeline de capture du carbone de l’Alliance Pathway\, ainsi que des tarifs douaniers très controversés de l’administration Trump au sein des communautés rurales et urbaines\, et de la façon dont les Albertains peuvent y résister. L’assemblée générale se concentre sur la création de coalitions en mettant en relation les groupes et les individus intéressés par la résistance aux développements et aux tarifs proposés. Cet événement est présenté en partenariat avec des groupes qui s’organisent actuellement contre les pentes\, tels que le Conseil des Canadiens et Gardiens de L’Eau. \n\n\n\nL’assemblée générale hybride aura lieu au Climate Justice Edmonton Hub\, 10217 106 St Edmonton\, AB T5J 3P3\, de 18h30 à 21h30. \n\n\n\n\nLien Zoom
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-7-community-town-hall-organizing-for-land-and-community-defense/
LOCATION:Climate Justice Edmonton Hub\, 10217 106th St NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 3P3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250522T133000
DTSTAMP:20250602T162826Z
CREATED:20250515T015059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T162826Z
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SUMMARY:Food Price Inflation and Farmer Livelihood: The Declining Farmers' Share
DESCRIPTION: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 by large\, multinational commodity traders and processors. At the same time\, they face prohibitively high costs for inputs from oligopolistic suppliers. \n\n\n\nThe system is stacked against farmers and consumers alike. It’s time to confront corporate power in the food system. Join the NFU on May 22nd at 3PM EST for a panel webinar on the farmers’ share of food prices and an examination of how corporate concentration in the Canadian food system harms both farmers and consumers featuring Keldon Bester of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project; Alex Purdye former Broadbent Institute Fellow; and Alyssa Gerhardt\, PhD student at Dalhousie University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlyssa Gerhardt is a PhD student in the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Dalhousie University. She specializes in economic sociology\, studying personal debt in Atlantic Canada using a mixed-method approach. Alyssa has been involved in several different projects with the Rural Futures Research Centre at Dalhousie\, including a regional study on work\, income\, and community. Recently she co-authored Canada’s Food Price Report 2021\, a national report that forecasts food prices and examines food trends as well as a study of farmers market food prices to better understand alternative food systems. \n\n\n\nKeldon Bester is the Executive Director of CAMP\, and a Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). Keldon has worked as a Special Advisor at the Competition Bureau\, as a Fellow at the Open Markets Institute\, and as a consultant across sectors in Canada. \n\n\n\nAlex Purdye is a research analyst and a master’s student at Carleton University’s Institute of Political Economy. His research focuses include monetary theory\, currency internationalization\, classical political economy\, and the history of economic thought.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/food-price-inflation-and-farmer-livelihood-the-declining-farmers-share/
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SUMMARY:Food Price Inflation and Farmer Livelihood
DESCRIPTION: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 by large\, multinational commodity traders and processors. At the same time\, they face prohibitively high costs for inputs from oligopolistic suppliers. The system is stacked against farmers and consumers alike. It’s time to confront corporate power in the food system.\n\nJoin the NFU on May 22nd at 3PM EST for a panel webinar on the farmers’ share of food prices and an examination of how corporate concentration in the Canadian food system harms both farmers and consumers featuring Keldon Bester of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project; Alex Purdye former Broadbent Institute Fellow; and Alyssa Gerhardt\, PhD student at Dalhousie University.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/food-price-inflation-and-farmer-livelihood-the-declining-farmers-share-2/
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: The Election’s Over - How do we mobilize for food sovereignty now? 🌱
DESCRIPTION:(4PM PDT / 5PM AB + SK / 6PM CDT / 7PM EDT / 8PM ADT / 8:30PM NDT) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 moment to organize\, build power\, and shape a just and sustainable food system for all! \n\n\n\nThis will be an informal Zoom session that will give us space to: \n\n\n\n\nDebrief the results of the election: Who got elected and what are they saying about food and farming?\n\n\n\nConsider next steps: What are concrete next steps for advocacy? Who should we build relationships with?\n\n\n\nFind the pressure points: Who are the decision-makers or organizations we can influence? What valuable relationships do we already have?\n\n\n\nConnect with one another: Ask questions\, pool knowledge\, and strengthen the foundations of a powerful movement.\n\n\n\n\n🗓️ Register Here!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/save-the-date-the-elections-over-how-do-we-mobilize-for-food-sovereignty-now-%f0%9f%8c%b1/
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SUMMARY:Advance Payments Program
DESCRIPTION:The Advance Payments Program is a federal loan guarantee program which provides agricultural producers with easy access to low-cost cash advances.\n\nUnder 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 pays the interest on the first $100\,000 of your advance (the first $250\,000 for 2024 and 2025). You repay your advance as you sell the agricultural products\, with up to 18 months to fully repay the advance for most commodities (up to 24 months for cattle and bison).\n\nAPP advances can provide you with cash flow to meet your financial needs until you are able to sell your agricultural products. The program can provide marketing flexibility by allowing you to sell your agricultural products based on market conditions rather than the need for cash.\n\nAPP advances are available through 26 participating producer organizations\, that is\, APP Administrators\, across Canada.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/advance-payments-program/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Grant
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