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? Find the answers to these questions and more information on biofuels on Thursday, February
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. About Ian McSweeny: Ian’s work has focused
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Gather 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,
The National Farmers Union invites you to a virtual film screening of Food for the Rest of Us and a facilitated post-screening discussion. Register here! "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
Were you impacted by natural disasters this season? Supply chain issues? Still scrambling after receiving aid or having difficulty accessing it? The 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
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
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. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84204569471 Meeting ID: 842 0456 9471 One tap mobile +14388097799,,84204569471# Canada +15873281099,,84204569471# Canada
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! Hope to see you all on March 7 at 6pm MDT. Register here and for any additional questions, please
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: 1 PM Pacific 2 pm Mountain 3 pm SK & MB 4 pm Eastern 5
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