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SUMMARY:Monthly Farmworker Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The National Farmers Union voted in favour of offering a new membership type for farm workers which offers all the benefits and voting privileges of farmers at a 50% off the family membership rate. And here we are today! The new NFU Farmworker gatherings have come to life! \nLet’s talk – what are the needs of farm workers\, what are the challenges farm workers face\, what are all the untold\, unheard stories of this work\, what do we want to see happen for the betterment of farm worker conditions\, what value do we contribute to a strong\, progressive farm community? \nCome connect with like-minded farm workers in this welcoming space. \nTopic: Farmworker gatherings\nTime: June 8\, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nEvery month on the Second Wed\nJun 8\, 2022 07:00 PM\nJul 13\, 2022 07:00 PM\nAug 10\, 2022 07:00 PM\nSep 14\, 2022 07:00 PM\nOct 12\, 2022 07:00 PM\nNov 9\, 2022 07:00 PM\nDec 14\, 2022 07:00 PM\nPlease click here to download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system monthly. \nNo need to register\, just find the zoom information below and don’t forget to add the information to your calendars\, and set reminders so we don’t miss you! \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86332846648 \nMeeting ID: 863 3284 6648 \nOne tap mobile\n+15873281099\,\,86332846648# Canada\n+16473744685\,\,86332846648# CanadaDial by your location\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+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 CanadaMeeting ID: 863 3284 6648 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbo9lIsJ36
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/monthly-farmworker-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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SUMMARY:Rematriation Encounter
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe NFU Indigenous Solidarity Working Group has been collaborating with the RAIR (Relational Accountability for Indigenous Rematriation) Collective. We will be hosting a convergence of farmers and Indigenous folks to create a space for learning about land rematriation\, and paths towards change and action. We’re asking folks to fill in this application in order to keep the encounter small and to give us a sense of where people are arriving from. \nEvent Details\nDate: May 14th\, 2022\nTime: 1-5pm\, EST on zoom\, with breaks \nAgenda of the day:\n1) Introduction (30 min)\n2) Themed Sessions (1 hour)\n3) Break (15 minutes)\n4) Shared Group Guided Workshop Session: Tool and Resource Building (1.5 hours)\n5) Closing space (45 minutes) \nWe will ask you to participate in pre-convergence and post-convergence questionnaires so we can understand better what learning is taking place. \nFor more information on who we are and the work we do\, please visit our websites: \nRAIR Collective\nand\nNFU Indigenous Solidarity Working Group \nThis event will operate in English.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/rematriation-encounter/
ORGANIZER;CN="Indigenous Solidarity Working Group":MAILTO:bryannakenny9@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Monthly Farmworker Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The National Farmers Union voted in favour of offering a new membership type for farm workers which offers all the benefits and voting privileges of farmers at a 50% off the family membership rate. And here we are today! The new NFU Farmworker gatherings have come to life! \nLet’s talk – what are the needs of farm workers\, what are the challenges farm workers face\, what are all the untold\, unheard stories of this work\, what do we want to see happen for the betterment of farm worker conditions\, what value do we contribute to a strong\, progressive farm community? \nCome connect with like-minded farm workers in this welcoming space. \nTopic: Farmworker gatherings\nTime: May 11 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nEvery month on the Second Wed\nMay 11\, 2022 07:00 PM\nJun 8\, 2022 07:00 PM\nJul 13\, 2022 07:00 PM\nAug 10\, 2022 07:00 PM\nSep 14\, 2022 07:00 PM\nOct 12\, 2022 07:00 PM\nNov 9\, 2022 07:00 PM\nDec 14\, 2022 07:00 PM\nPlease click here to download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system monthly. \nNo need to register\, just find the zoom information below and don’t forget to add the information to your calendars\, and set reminders so we don’t miss you! \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86332846648 \nMeeting ID: 863 3284 6648 \nOne tap mobile\n+15873281099\,\,86332846648# Canada\n+16473744685\,\,86332846648# CanadaDial by your location\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+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 CanadaMeeting ID: 863 3284 6648 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbo9lIsJ36
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/monthly-farmworker-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Caucus Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join BIPOC farmers and farm workers in the NFU BIPOC caucus’ work! The BIPOC Caucus holds meetings every second Monday of the month! To join the e-mailing list and keep up to date with the BIPOC Caucus and its meetings\, please click here to request to be a part of the google group\, where you will receive the link to join each month along with other events/happenings within the NFU BIPOC Caucus.  \nPlease note that the BIPOC Caucus is for BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous and People of Colour) farmers and farmworkers only. \nHere’s the zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89406215346
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/bipoc-caucus-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220427T160000
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SUMMARY:2SLGBTQ+ Farmer & Farmworker Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join an open forum gathering of 2SLGBTQ+ farmers and farmers workers coast to coast to coast.  \nFarmers and farmworkers who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ who are both National Farmers Union (NFU) members and non-members are invited. Let’s connect\, share\, learn\, and listen in a safe space. Participants will shape the discussions in this event.  \nNo registration\, just come to the zoom event! Questions can be directed to camille.koon@gmail.com. \nTime: Apr 27\, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nEvery month on the Fourth Wed\, until Dec 28\, 2022 \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84537339947 \nMeeting ID: 845 3733 9947 \nDial by your location \n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\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+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbNMzNUOqA
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/2slgbtq-farmer-farmworker-gathering-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220421T193000
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Table Meeting—NFU-NB
DESCRIPTION:Join the NFU-NB for another round of Winter Virtual Kitchen Table Meetings!\n\n\n\nKitchen Table Meetings will be the 3rd Thursday in February\, March and April. Come bring a cup of tea\, get comfortable\, talk about all things agriculture that matter to you. We encourage you to participate in a way that suits you best \n\n\n\n\nThis is an informal event\, so no formal translation will be provided. Participants are encouraged to speak in the language of their choice (English or French) and facilitators will assist in communicating what is said to the other participants.\n\nEmail cormier@nfu.ca to get the meeting link.\n\nDates:\n\nFebruary 17th\, 2022—Small Scale Growing\nMarch 24th\, 2022—TBD\nApril 21st\, 2022—Discussion on the supports needed for farms with off farm working members
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/kitchen-table-meeting-nfu-nb-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="NFU-NB":MAILTO:nfu.nb.office@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:District 1 Region 1 (PEI) 2022 Regional Convention
DESCRIPTION:The National Farmers Union District 1\, Region 1 Convention will be held at the Milton Community Hall in North Milton\, PEI on Wednesday\, April 20.  Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the cost will be $20 per person which includes a noon meal.  For more information\, please call Edith Ling at 902-368-1262.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/district-1-region-1-pei-2022-regional-convention/
LOCATION:Milton Community Hall\, 7 New Glasgow Rd\, Rte 224\, Milton\, PEI\, C1E 0S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:District Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220413T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220413T173000
DTSTAMP:20220406T173624Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Farmworker Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The National Farmers Union voted in favour of offering a new membership type for farm workers which offers all the benefits and voting privileges of farmers at a 50% off the family membership rate. And here we are today! The new NFU Farmworker gatherings have come to life! \nLet’s talk – what are the needs of farm workers\, what are the challenges farm workers face\, what are all the untold\, unheard stories of this work\, what do we want to see happen for the betterment of farm worker conditions\, what value do we contribute to a strong\, progressive farm community? \nCome connect with like-minded farm workers in this welcoming space. \nWhen: February 9\, 2022 \nTopic: Farmworker gatherings\nTime: Apr 13\, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nEvery month on the Second Wed\nApr 13\, 2022 07:00 PM\nMay 11\, 2022 07:00 PM\nJun 8\, 2022 07:00 PM\nJul 13\, 2022 07:00 PM\nAug 10\, 2022 07:00 PM\nSep 14\, 2022 07:00 PM\nOct 12\, 2022 07:00 PM\nNov 9\, 2022 07:00 PM\nDec 14\, 2022 07:00 PM\nPlease click here to download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system monthly. \nNo need to register\, just find the zoom information below and don’t forget to add the information to your calendars\, and set reminders so we don’t miss you! \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86332846648 \nMeeting ID: 863 3284 6648 \nOne tap mobile\n+15873281099\,\,86332846648# Canada\n+16473744685\,\,86332846648# CanadaDial by your location\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+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 CanadaMeeting ID: 863 3284 6648 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbo9lIsJ36
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/farmworker-gathering-april-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220411T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220411T163000
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Caucus Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join BIPOC farmers and farm workers in the NFU BIPOC caucus’ work! The BIPOC Caucus holds meetings every second Monday of the month! To join the e-mailing list and keep up to date with the BIPOC Caucus and its meetings\, please click here to request to be a part of the google group\, where you will receive the link to join each month along with other events/happenings within the NFU BIPOC Caucus.  \nPlease note that the BIPOC Caucus is for BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous and People of Colour) farmers and farmworkers only. \nHere’s the zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89406215346
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/bipoc-caucus-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220405T143000
DTSTAMP:20220222T125116Z
CREATED:20220222T125116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T125116Z
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SUMMARY:Engaged Elders
DESCRIPTION:Have you seen a few harvests? Remember rotary phones? Join in on the NFU’s Engaged Elders monthly social hour and talk farming\, succession\, joys and concerns with other farmers across Canada. The second Tuesday of every month through April at: \n1 PM Pacific\n2 pm Mountain\n3 pm SK & MB\n4 pm Eastern\n5 pm Atlantic \nEmail shaw@nfu.ca to get the zoom link!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/engaged-elders-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220404T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220404T163000
DTSTAMP:20220316T230848Z
CREATED:20220316T230750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T230848Z
UID:10000017-1649084400-1649089800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:La Via Campesina Youth: Gathering Report Back + Q&A session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/lvc-youth-gathering-report-back/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="IPC Committee":MAILTO:ipccoordinator@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220404T113000
DTSTAMP:20220315T222824Z
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SUMMARY:Being in Relationship with Land and Each Other: How to Think About Treaties and Land Back
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NFU Farmland Committee in the third webinar of a series on alternative land tenure models. On April 4th\, the committee will feature guest speaker Aimée Craft to speak on Being in Relationship with Land and Each Other: How to Think About Treaties and Land Back.\n\n\nProf. Craft is an Associate Professor at the Faculty Law\, University of Ottawa and an Indigenous (Anishinaabe-Métis) lawyer from Manitoba. She holds a University Research Chair Nibi miinawaa aki inaakonigewin: Indigenous governance in relationship with land and water. Craft is an internationally recognized leader in the area of Indigenous laws\, treaties and water. She prioritizes Indigenous-lead and interdisciplinary research\, including visual arts and film\, co-leads a series of major research grants on Decolonizing Water Governance and works with many Indigenous nations and communities on Indigenous relationships with and responsibilities to nibi (water). In 2021 she was awarded the prestigious Canadian Bar Association President’s Award and was named the Early Career Researcher of the Year Award at the University of Ottawa. Treaty Words\, her critically acclaimed children’s book\, explains treaty philosophy and relationships.\n\n\nThis session is being co-hosted with the NFU’s Indigenous Solidarity Working Group and with additional funding from the Canada Research Chair on Human Rights\, Social Justice\, and Food Sovereignty.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/being-in-relationship-with-land-and-each-other/
LOCATION:Zoom
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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/Halifax:20220317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220317T210000
DTSTAMP:20220218T184732Z
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Table Meeting—NFU-NB
DESCRIPTION:Join the NFU-NB for another round of Winter Virtual Kitchen Table Meetings!\n\n\n\nKitchen Table Meetings will be the 3rd Thursday in February\, March and April. Come bring a cup of tea\, get comfortable\, talk about all things agriculture that matter to you. We encourage you to participate in a way that suits you best \n\n\n\n\nThis is an informal event\, so no formal translation will be provided. Participants are encouraged to speak in the language of their choice (English or French) and facilitators will assist in communicating what is said to the other participants.\n\nEmail cormier@nfu.ca to get the meeting link.\n\nDates:\n\nFebruary 17th\, 2022—Small Scale Growing\nMarch 24th\, 2022—TBD\nApril 21st\, 2022—Discussion on the supports needed for farms with off farm working members.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/kitchen-table-meeting-nfu-nb/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="NFU-NB":MAILTO:nfu.nb.office@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220317T163000
DTSTAMP:20220302T190421Z
CREATED:20220302T190421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T190421Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Caucus Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please join and contribute to the NFU Women’s Caucus\, monthly on the third Thursday of every month!  \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89112872653 \nMeeting ID: 891 1287 2653 \nDial by your location \n+1 778 907 2071\n+1 204 272 7920\n+1 438 809 7799\n+1 587 328 1099\n+1 647 374 4685\n+1 647 558 0588 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdRsNf5bV0
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/womens-caucus-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220317T163000
DTSTAMP:20220302T183735Z
CREATED:20220302T183636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T183735Z
UID:10000013-1647529200-1647534600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Caucus Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join in on the upcoming Youth Caucus meeting. We’ll be reviewing our strategic plan and making a plan for the year to come. If you’ve ever been interested in getting involved with the National Farmers Union\, this is a great place to start. All young farmers welcome to join this meeting! Feel free to share or listen in\, all levels of participation are welcome. \nFind the zoom info below: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89168634581 \nMeeting ID: 891 6863 4581\nOne tap mobile\n+14388097799\,\,89168634581# Canada\n+15873281099\,\,89168634581# Canada \nDial by your location\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\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+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 891 6863 4581\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kATXAA1GA
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/youth-caucus-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="NFU Youth":MAILTO:macinnis@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220315T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220315T170000
DTSTAMP:20220302T181233Z
CREATED:20220302T181233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T181233Z
UID:10000012-1647360000-1647363600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQ+ Farmer & Farmworker Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join an open forum gathering of 2SLGBTQ+ farmers and farmers workers coast to coast to coast March 15th at 4pm PDT / YST\, 5pm MDT / CST (SK)\, 6pm CDT\, 7 pm EDT\, 8pm ADT. Farmers and farmworkers who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ who are both National Farmers Union (NFU) members and non-members are invited. Let’s connect\, share\, learn\, and listen in a safe space. Participants will shape the discussions in this event.  \nNo registration\, just come to the zoom event! Questions can be directed to koon@nfu.ca  \nJoin us on zoom at the following link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86055011611\nOR\nCall in at:\nMeeting ID: 860 5501 1611 \nDial by your location\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\n+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/2slgbtq-farmer-farmworker-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220314T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220314T163000
DTSTAMP:20220307T174845Z
CREATED:20220307T174845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T174845Z
UID:10000015-1647271800-1647275400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:BIPOC Caucus Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join BIPOC farmers and farm workers in the NFU BIPOC caucus’ work! For more information please contact Cheyanne\, BIPOC president at: sundanceharvest@gmail.com or Sunil\, BIPOC Vice-President at: sunil@nfuontario.ca. The BIPOC Caucus holds meetings every second Monday of the month! \nPlease note that the BIPOC Caucus is for BIPOC farmers and farmworkers only.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/bipoc-caucus-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220310T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220310T173000
DTSTAMP:20220218T194827Z
CREATED:20220218T194827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T194827Z
UID:10000074-1646928000-1646933400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Farmworker Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The National Farmers Union voted in favor of offering a new membership type for farm workers which offers all the benefits and voting privileges of farmers at a 50% off the family membership rate. \nWe want to celebrate this exciting shift by gathering farm workers from coast to coast to coast together for the second time in an open discussion space. It’s time we add farm worker voices to the NFU in a substantial way. \nLet’s talk – what are the needs of farm workers\, what are the challenges farm workers face\, what are all the untold\, unheard stories of this work\, what do we want to see happen for the betterment of farm worker conditions\, what value do we contribute to a strong\, progressive farm community? \nCome connect with like-minded farm workers in this welcoming space. \nWhen: February 9\, 2022 \n4 – 5:30 PST\n5 – 6:30 PM MST\, YST\n6 – 7:30 PM CST\n7 – 8:30 PM EST\n8 – 930 PM AST \nNo need to register\, just find the zoom information below and don’t forget to add the information to your calendars\, and set reminders so we don’t miss you! \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86332846648 \nMeeting ID: 863 3284 6648 \nOne tap mobile\n+15873281099\,\,86332846648# Canada\n+16473744685\,\,86332846648# CanadaDial by your location\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+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 CanadaMeeting ID: 863 3284 6648 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbo9lIsJ36
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/farmworker-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220310T133000
DTSTAMP:20240428T195056Z
CREATED:20220218T234128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T195056Z
UID:10000075-1646913600-1646919000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFUniversity—Agricultural GHG Emissions: The NFU’s New\, Comprehensive Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Join Darrin Qualman NFU Director of Climate Crisis Policy and Action for a deep dive into the sources of agricultural emissions. For the full description and registration\, click here.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfuniversity-agricultural-ghg-emissions-the-nfus-new-comprehensive-analysis/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220308T143000
DTSTAMP:20220222T125021Z
CREATED:20220222T125021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T125021Z
UID:10000076-1646744400-1646749800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Engaged Elders
DESCRIPTION:Have you seen a few harvests? Remember rotary phones? Join in on the NFU’s Engaged Elders monthly social hour and talk farming\, succession\, joys and concerns with other farmers across Canada. The second Tuesday of every month through April at: \n1 PM Pacific\n2 pm Mountain\n3 pm SK & MB\n4 pm Eastern\n5 pm Atlantic \nEmail shaw@nfu.ca to get the zoom link!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/engaged-elders-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220307T193000
DTSTAMP:20220302T173631Z
CREATED:20220302T171139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T173631Z
UID:10000011-1646676000-1646681400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Alberta Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come and connect with fellow farmers\, discuss regional challenges\, and share insights about the future of the National Farmers Union. All Alberta members\, new or seasoned\, welcome to join in for this informal kitchen table conversation!  \nHope to see you all on March 7 at 6pm MDT. \nRegister here and for any additional questions\, please email macinnins@nfu.ca!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/alberta-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20220303T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20220303T180000
DTSTAMP:20220301T220158Z
CREATED:20220301T220017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T220158Z
UID:10000080-1646326800-1646330400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Region 5 Kitchen Table Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join Region 5 National Farmers Union members for a kitchen table meet-up. Region 5 will be hosting a virtual gathering to welcome new Manitoba farmers\, farmworkers\, and supporters to the Union\, connect over regional issues\, and build regional energy. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84204569471 \nMeeting ID: 842 0456 9471\nOne tap mobile\n+14388097799\,\,84204569471# Canada\n+15873281099\,\,84204569471# Canada \nDial by your location\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\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+1 204 272 7920 Canada \nMeeting ID: 842 0456 9471\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbeEqxzUCz \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-5-kitchen-table-meet-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220304T160000
DTSTAMP:20220218T191650Z
CREATED:20220218T190905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T191650Z
UID:10000073-1646308800-1646409600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFU-O Convention and AGM
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme\, “Deeply Rooted”\, reflects the structural forces at play which prevent swift and meaningful action to counter and mitigate the effects of climate change. Yet “Deeply Rooted” also celebrates the agroecological solutions to climate mitigation: deep roots sequester more carbon in the soil and are more resilient to extreme weather conditions. Our AGM & Convention panels\, including our keynote address from Dr. Priscilla Settee\, will fill the space in between these two ideas. \nNFU-O’s Regional Convention and AGM is coming up on March 3-4. To learn more and to register click here.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/14989/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:NFU Convention
ORGANIZER;CN="NFU-Ontario":MAILTO:office@nfuontario.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220302T200000
DTSTAMP:20220225T150925Z
CREATED:20220211T182347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T150925Z
UID:10000009-1646244000-1646251200@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Disaster Response Kitchen Table Talks
DESCRIPTION:Were you impacted by natural disasters this season? Supply chain issues? Still scrambling after receiving aid or having difficulty accessing it? \nThe NFU Region 8 (BC & Yukon) wants to talk with farmers and farmworkers about effective disaster recovery and hear about your experiences this year. On March 2nd\, we are hosting a Region 8 Disaster Response Kitchen Table event\, where you can learn with us how disaster response is structured elsewhere in the world to protect farmers and food systems\, and then share with us what supports were helpful this year\, what was missing\, and what will be necessary in the future as disasters intensify. \nAt 2021 National Convention\, the NFU membership passed a formal resolution to press provincial and federal governments to legislate agriculture-specific plans for the emergency management of compound natural disasters. Your participation in this Kitchen Table will directly feed into the NFU’s ongoing process to develop this policy proposal. \nPlease pre-register by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/disaster-response-kitchen-table-talks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220301T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220308T180000
DTSTAMP:20220224T011606Z
CREATED:20220223T231304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T011606Z
UID:10000079-1646152200-1646762400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Screening—Food for the Rest of Us
DESCRIPTION:The National Farmers Union invites you to a virtual film screening of Food for the Rest of Us and a facilitated post-screening discussion. \n Register here! \n“Food for the Rest of Us will examine how getting back to the land is tied to other movements such as Black Lives Matter\, Idle No More and Times Up. Food for the Rest of Us is a feature film that presents 4 stories of people living life on their own terms\, serving as leaders and role models who are lending their voice to the underdog and leading a revolution to a better world\, from the ground up! [Telling the stories of] An Indigenous-owned\, youth run organic farm in Hawaii\, and Black urban grower in Kansas City who runs a land-farm at East High School\, A female Kosher Butcher in Colorado working with the Queer Community and an Inuit community on the Arctic Coast who are adapting to climate change with a community garden in a small geodesic dome.” Learn more about Food for the Rest of Us here. \nOne week virtual film screening begins on March 1 at: 4:30 PST/ 5:30 MST /6:30 CST /7:30 EST /8:30 AST. Discussion begins March 8 at: 4:30 PST/ 5:30 MST /6:30 CST /7:30 EST /8:30 AST. \nJoin us for this powerful film and insightful\, community-building discussion! Questions? Email beach@nfu.ca \nOur gratitude extends to the Youth Caucus & ISWG for sponsoring this powerful film! \n*Unfortunately\, French subtitles currently unavailable for this film*
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/virtual-screening-food-for-the-rest-of-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20220226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20220226T200000
DTSTAMP:20220222T011851Z
CREATED:20220201T142620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T011851Z
UID:10000005-1645898400-1645905600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Campfire Social
DESCRIPTION:  \nGather with fellow farmers and friends to enjoy music\, stories\, and laughter. You’re welcome to share! There will be opportunities between musical performances for you to share a song\, poem\, magic trick\, or story. We’d love to hear from you! Join us for this campfire social on February 26 at 4pm PST\, 5pm MST\, 6pm CST\, 7pm EST\, 8pm AST. \nRegistration not necessary\, click the link here to join! Email macinnis@nfu.ca for more details. \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84938730010 \nMeeting ID: 849 3873 0010 \nOne tap mobile \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) \n+1 929 436 2866 US (New York) \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \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+1 204 272 7920 Canada \n+1 438 809 7799 Canada \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kC9xaz7OO
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/campfire-social/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220224T133000
DTSTAMP:20240428T195056Z
CREATED:20220218T185909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T195056Z
UID:10000072-1645704000-1645709400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFUniversity: The Canadian Grain Commission—How Does it Help Farmers?
DESCRIPTION:For more information and to sign-up: click here.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfuniversity-the-canadian-grain-commission-how-does-it-help-farmers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220217T113000
DTSTAMP:20220217T152159Z
CREATED:20220210T152250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T152159Z
UID:10000008-1645092000-1645097400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Alternative Forms of Farmland Tenure
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, February 17th NFU’s Farmland Committee will host Ian McSweeny Organizational Director of Agrarian Trust to discuss the principles of the organization\, its history and structure\, the work it does creating individual agrarian commons and the commons alliance\, and some context on US agriculture and land trusts. \nAbout Ian McSweeny: Ian’s work has focused on the human connection to soil and food.  To that end\, he has founded a brokerage and consulting company\, acted as Executive Director of the Russel Foundation\, and served on many Boards and Commissions. Recognized as a “40 under 40” leader in New Hampshire\, he was also selected for the Leadership Institute at Food Solutions New England.  Presently he is Organizational Director of Agrarian Trust\, a nationally-supported\, community-held land and agrarian property that supports sustainable food production\, ecological stewardship\, community vitality\, and equitable land access for the next generation of American farmers.He lives with his wife and family on a small New Hampshire farm that uses ecological management practises and is protected by a conservation easement. \nJoin us for an inspiring session on agriculture\, land trusts and community. To register\, please click here. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/alternative-forms-of-farmland-tenure/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="NFU Farmland Committee":MAILTO:holtslander@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260302T172619Z
CREATED:20220209T180623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T172619Z
UID:10000007-1644494400-1644499800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFUniversity: Climate Class—Can the Biosphere Fuel Us?
DESCRIPTION:What are the implications of scaling up biofuel production? Can we do so while also feeding a growing population? What are the climate and environmental and human rights implications? Is it even possible? What are the industry claims and the realities?\n\nFind the answers to these questions and more information on biofuels on Thursday\, February 10th with Dr. Rachel Smolker\, Codirector of Biofuelwatch.\n\nSign up here.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfuniversity-climate-class-can-the-biosphere-fuel-us/
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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