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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-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220307T193000
DTSTAMP:20220302T173631Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T173631Z
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220304T160000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTAMP:20240428T195056Z
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220209T173000
DTSTAMP:20220201T185136Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T185136Z
UID:10000004-1644422400-1644427800@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 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
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/farmworker-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220208T143000
DTSTAMP:20220203T152248Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220202T150000
DTSTAMP:20220201T185236Z
CREATED:20220201T135323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T185236Z
UID:10000003-1643810400-1643814000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Caucus
DESCRIPTION:Help the NFU Youth create a strategic plan for the year while connecting with young farmers across the country. Join us on Wednesday February 2\, 2022\n6pmAST\, 5pmEST 4pmCST\, 3pmMST\, 2pmPS. Email macinnis@nfu.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/youth-caucus/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220121T110000
DTSTAMP:20220302T210442Z
CREATED:20220105T194539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T210442Z
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SUMMARY:Terre de Liens - When Citizens Grow Farms
DESCRIPTION:  \n*le français suit \n\nFarmland Committee Speaker Series \n  \nPresented by: \nColine Sovran\, M.P.S.\, Advocacy Officer\, Terre de Liens \n  \n\nLearn how a social movement in France is ‘enabling citizens and peasants to take action on the ground’ through preserving farmland and facilitating access. \n\nAbout Terre de Liens: “[Terre de Liens is] a civic organization established to assist organic and peasant farmers in gaining access to land. The organization also promotes new ways to own and manage land as a common good. Terre de liens has created financial tools (a solidarity investment company and an endowment trust) to collect investment funds and donations\, and educational tools to inform the public and raise awareness about land access and agriculture. It now has a network of 2000 members and 8000 shareholders\, and owns 2400 hectares of farmland\, supporting about 200 farmers.” (Source: https://www.accesstoland.eu/-Terre-de-liens-) \n  \nThis session with guest speaker Coline from Terre de Liens is the first in a 2022 monthly workshop series put on by the NFU’s Farmland Committee. The goal of these sessions is to educate the membership and wider public on alternative land tenure possibilities\, as an initial step in a longer-term pursuit of implementing models to help address land access issues and implement food sovereignty. Join us on January 21st at 9am PST\, and stay tuned for our February session! After Coline’s presentation\, there will be plenty of time for a Q&A. The presentation will be in French\, with live translation into English. \n  \nJoin Us Online: \nFri. Jan. 21st\, 9:00 AM PST \n  \nPlease register here: \n https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkc-ipqDktG9eO07O1KPwwiYoL90uV0Lpu \n  \nHosted by the Farmland Committee \nThis event was made possible with financial support from the Canada Research Chair program. \n**English translation is made possible by the Government of Canada \n \n  \n\n  \nTerre de liens : Quand les citoyens font pousser les fermes\nSérie de conférences du Comité sur les terres agricoles \n  \nPrésentée par : \nColine Sovran\, M.P.S.\, Agente d’intervention\, Terre de Liens \n  \n\nApprenez comment un mouvement social en France abilite des citoyens et des paysans à passer à l’action sur le terrain en conservant les terres agricoles et en y facilitant l’accès. \n\n  \nÀ propos de Terre de Liens : Terre de Liens est une organisation civique mise sur pied pour aider les fermiers et les paysans bio à avoir accès à des terres. L’organisation promouvoit également de nouvelles manières d’être propriétaires et de gérer la terre comme bien commun. Terre de liens a créé des outils financiers (une société d’investissements de solidarité et un fonds de dotation) de sorte à recueillir des fonds d’investissements et des donations\, ainsi que des outils pédagogiques pour informer le public et le sensibiliser quant à l’accès aux terres et à propos de l’agriculture. Il est maintenant devenu un réseau de 2000 membres et de 8000 intervenants ; il appartient 2400 hectares de terres agricoles\, qui soutiennent environ 200 fermiers. (Source: https://www.accesstoland.eu/-Terre-de-liens-) \n  \nCette session avec la conférencière invitée\, Coline\, de Terre de Liens\, est la première d’une série d’ateliers mensuels en 2022 organisée par le Comité sur les terres agricoles de l’UNF. Le but de ces sessions est d’éduquer les membres et le grand public sur les possibilités de régimes fonciers non traditionnels\, comme démarche initiale dans le cadre d’une quête à long-terme de faire la mise en œuvre des modèles visant à aborder les enjeux reliés à l’accès aux terres et mettre en œuvre la souveraineté alimentaire. Joignez-nous le 21 janvier\, à 9h00 HNP\, et restez à l’écoute pour notre session en février ! Suite à la présentation de Coline\, il y aura assez de temps pour une foire aux questions. La présentation aura lieu en français\, avec traduction vers l’anglais. \n  \nVeuillez nous rejoindre en ligne : \nVendredi\, 21 janvier\, à 9h00 (HNP) \n  \nInscrivez-vous ici: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkc-ipqDktG9eO07O1KPwwiYoL90uV0Lpu \n  \nOrganisée par le Comité sur les terres agricoles \nCet événement est rendu possible grâce au soutien financier du programme de la Chaire de recherche du Canada \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/terre-de-liens/
LOCATION:Webinar\, online\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220120T193000
DTSTAMP:20220106T164117Z
CREATED:20220106T163822Z
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UID:10000002-1642698000-1642707000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Climate and Community Conversation—Region 1
DESCRIPTION:Shape the conversation on climate change\, income security\, and community resilience – farmers can’t be left out! \nWe are in a farm income crisis. The National Farmers Union (NFU) continues to expose the issue and seek systemic change. In a recent press release; Grocery Prices are Rising and Farmers’ Share Declining as Corporate Processors and Retailers Take More and More\, the NFU states: “public data shows that corporate food processors and retailers have relentlessly\, for decades\, pushed up retail prices even as the prices paid to farmers remained largely stagnant.” Given the state of farm income further detailed in the Tackling the Farm Crisis and the Climate Crisis\, the NFU is convening three virtual conversations in Northern BC and the Yukon\, Northern Alberta\, and the Northwest Territories\, and the Atlantic provinces on the links between climate change\, income security\, and community resilience in partnership with the Green Resilience Project. We want to invite you to an upcoming event in your community. \nDates & times: \n\nNorthern Alberta and the Northwest Territories: January 17 5:30 – 7:30 PM MST\nNorthern BC and the Yukon: January 18\, 6:30 – 8:30 PM MST\, 5:30 – 7:30 PM PST\nAtlantic provinces: January 20\, 5 – 7 PM AST\n\nWho: Farmers and farm workers from the above three regions (NFU members and non-members) \nTo attend\, please register by filling out this google form. Thanks to funding and partnership with the Green Resilience Project\, we are able to offer participants a $50 honorarium for participation. We hope you’ll join us as we make farmers’ experiences heard. \nWhat is the Green Resilience Project?The Green Resilience Project was launched by a group of individuals and organizations working in climate change and income security\, who received funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund to organize a series of conversations on the links between climate change\, income security and community resilience in communities. Farmers can’t be left out of these policy discussions and decisions. You can read more about the Project here.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/climate-and-community-conversation-region-1/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Resilience Project":MAILTO:cecilia@greenresilience.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220119T210000
DTSTAMP:20251003T040916Z
CREATED:20220106T150427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T040916Z
UID:10000069-1642620600-1642626000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Living in Relationship with Land & Sea
DESCRIPTION:This unique workshop links Indigenous food cultivation and harvesting practices on ocean and land as Indigenous leaders work toward reclaiming food sovereignty.\n\n\n 	Philip Brass on land practices\, Saulteaux-Cree Nations\n 	Skye Augustine on restoring the clam middens\, Stz’uminus Nation\n 	Ashley Manitowabi\, Ojibway-Odawa-Potowanami\, chairs this event\n\nHosted by Ocean Networks Canada & the National Farmers Union with gratitude.\n\n\n\n\nTime: The zoom Chanel will open at 06:30 PM in Eastern Time Jan 19\, 2022. The presentations start at 7:00PM Eastern. \n\nFrench interpretation will be available!\n\n\n—\n\nCet atelier unique relie les pratiques autochtones de culture et de récolte des aliments sur l’océan et sur la terre\, alors que les dirigeants autochtones s’efforcent de récupérer la souveraineté alimentaire.\n\n 	Philip Brass sur les pratiques de la terre\, Nations Saulteaux-Cree\n 	Skye Augustine sur la restauration des parcs à palourdes\, Nation Stz’uminus.\n 	Ashley Manitowabi\, Ojibway-Odawa-Potowanami\, préside cet événement.\n\nOrganisé par Ocean Networks Canada et l’Union Nationale des Fermiers avec gratitude.\n\nHeure: Le canal de zoom ouvrera à 18h 30 de l’est le 19 janvier 2022\, l’événement commence à 19h de l’est.\n\nL’interprétation en français sera disponible !
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/restoring-indigenous-food-sovereignty/
LOCATION:Webinar\, online\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220118T193000
DTSTAMP:20220106T163248Z
CREATED:20220106T163036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T163248Z
UID:10000001-1642527000-1642534200@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Climate and Community Conversation—Region 8
DESCRIPTION:Shape the conversation on climate change\, income security\, and community resilience – farmers can’t be left out! \nWe are in a farm income crisis. The National Farmers Union (NFU) continues to expose the issue and seek systemic change. In a recent press release; Grocery Prices are Rising and Farmers’ Share Declining as Corporate Processors and Retailers Take More and More\, the NFU states: “public data shows that corporate food processors and retailers have relentlessly\, for decades\, pushed up retail prices even as the prices paid to farmers remained largely stagnant.” Given the state of farm income further detailed in the Tackling the Farm Crisis and the Climate Crisis\, the NFU is convening three virtual conversations in Northern BC and the Yukon\, Northern Alberta\, and the Northwest Territories\, and the Atlantic provinces on the links between climate change\, income security\, and community resilience in partnership with the Green Resilience Project. \nWe want to invite you to an upcoming event in your community. Dates & times: \n\nNorthern Alberta and the Northwest Territories: January 17 5:30 – 7:30 PM MST\nNorthern BC and the Yukon: January 18\, 6:30 – 8:30 PM MST\, 5:30 – 7:30 PM PST\nAtlantic provinces: January 20\, 5 – 7 PM AST\n\nWho: Farmers and farm workers from the above three regions (NFU members and non-members) \nPlease register to attend by filling out this google form. Thanks to funding and partnership with the Green Resilience Project\, we are able to offer participants a $50 honorarium for participation. We hope you’ll join us as we make farmers’ experiences heard.What is the Green Resilience Project? \nThe Green Resilience Project was launched by a group of individuals and organizations working in climate change and income security\, who received funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund to organize a series of conversations on the links between climate change\, income security and community resilience in communities. Farmers can’t be left out of these policy discussions and decisions. You can read more about the Project here.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/climate-and-community-conversation-region-8/
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Resilience Project":MAILTO:cecilia@greenresilience.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220117T193000
DTSTAMP:20220106T192703Z
CREATED:20220106T162452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T192703Z
UID:10000070-1642440600-1642447800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Climate and Community Conversation—Region 7
DESCRIPTION:Shape the conversation on climate change\, income security\, and community resilience – farmers can’t be left out!  \nWe are in a farm income crisis. The National Farmers Union (NFU) continues to expose the issue and seek systemic change. In a recent press release; Grocery Prices are Rising and Farmers’ Share Declining as Corporate Processors and Retailers Take More and More\, the NFU states: “public data shows that corporate food processors and retailers have relentlessly\, for decades\, pushed up retail prices even as the prices paid to farmers remained largely stagnant.” Given the state of farm income further detailed in the Tackling the Farm Crisis and the Climate Crisis\, the NFU is convening three virtual conversations in Northern BC and the Yukon\, Northern Alberta\, and the Northwest Territories\, and the Atlantic provinces on the links between climate change\, income security\, and community resilience in partnership with the Green Resilience Project. \nWe want to invite you to an upcoming event in your community. \nDates & times: \n\nNorthern Alberta and the Northwest Territories: January 17 5:30 – 7:30 PM MST\nNorthern BC and the Yukon: January 18\, 6:30 – 8:30 PM MST\, 5:30 – 7:30 PM PST\nAtlantic provinces: January 20\, 5 – 7 PM AST\n\nWho: Farmers and farm workers from the above three regions (NFU members and non-members) \nPlease register to attend by filling out this google form. Thanks to funding and partnership with the Green Resilience Project\, we are able to offer participants a $50 honorarium for participation. We hope you’ll join us as we make farmers’ experiences heard. \nWhat is the Green Resilience Project? The Green Resilience Project was launched by a group of individuals and organizations working in climate change and income security\, who received funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund to organize a series of conversations on the links between climate change\, income security and community resilience in communities. Farmers can’t be left out of these policy discussions and decisions. You can read more about the Project here. 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/climate-and-community-conversations-region-7/
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211129
DTSTAMP:20211028T222232Z
CREATED:20210804T210045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T222232Z
UID:10000064-1637812800-1638071999@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFU National Convention 2021
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture & The Common Good\nThe NFU Convention will be held virtually again in 2021 via Zoom/phone so farmers & eaters across Canada can join. \nThe agenda is below. More program details will be available soon. To register for the full convention or the free keynote address only\, click here
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-national-convention-2021/
LOCATION:Webinar\, online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NFU Convention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20211110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20211110T160000
DTSTAMP:20211102T203452Z
CREATED:20211102T202831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T203452Z
UID:10000067-1636536600-1636560000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFU Region 1 Convention
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE TO NFU ATLANTIC MEMBERS – REGION 1 CONVENTION\nle français suit \nDear NFU Member\, \nTo maximize your ability to join us\, the NFU Atlantic Regional Convention will be held both in person AND on Zoom this year. For those of you who can join us in person\, please do. Everyone else will be able to attend from the comfort of your home by phone or computer. \nWe’ll be hosting a day to meet\, share ideas\, debate policy and resolutions\, plan the fall/winter\, share a potluck and elect our leadership.  Come meet your fellow like-minded farmers! \nNFU ATLANTIC Regional Convention\nWednesday\, November 10th\, 9:30 am to 4 pm ATL\nMilton Hall Community Centre\n7 New Glasgow Road Rte 224\, North Milton\, PE\nAnd on Zoom at the link below \n  \nJoining by computer:\nBefore meeting\, go to Zoom website https://zoom.us/  and download then Zoom program\, then click this link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85668942774?pwd=ZkNwOURJeXJGcDVianNMN3BKa25Gdz09 to go directly into the meeting.\nOR\nGo to the Zoom website https://zoom.us/ and click on Join a Meeting\, then enter the Meeting ID and Passcode. The Meeting ID is 856 6894 2774 and the Passcode is 418950 \nJoining by phone:\n1. Write down the Meeting ID and Passcode numbers on a piece of paper in advance.\n2. Dial one of these numbers:   +1 438 809 7799 or +1 587 328 1099\n3. Enter the Meeting ID: 856 6894 2774 and the Passcode: 418950 \nIf you have concerns about connecting to Convention\, please contact Byron Petrie at 902-213-5862\, or the office at nfu@nfu.ca or 306-652-9465.  Someone will answer any questions and help you join in. \n  \n2021 NFU Region 1 (Atlantic) Convention Agenda\n  \nWednesday\, November 10th\, 9:30 am to 4 pm ATL\nMilton Hall Community Centre\n7 New Glasgow Road Rte 224\, North Milton\, PE\nAnd on Zoom \n9:30 AM:      People gather; Zoom line opens \nDiscussions and Conversation throughout the morning \n12:00 PM:      Potluck Lunch \n1:00 PM:        Business Meeting of Regional Convention Commences: \n\n            Selection of Chair & Secretary\n            Moment of Reflection\n\nIntroduction by Byron Petrie\, Region 1 Coordinator: \n\n           Past Minutes\n           Past Years Highlights\n\nReport from Region 1 District 2 \nNFU National Highlights\, NFU President Katie Ward (15 min by Zoom)\nYouth Report\nWomen’s Report\nIPC Report\n2021 Region 1 Election of representatives: \n\n           National Board Directors\n           Women’s Advisory Rep;\n           Youth Rep;\n            IPC Rep.\n\nNomination of R1 NFU Grassroots Award 2021 \nResolutions \nBusiness Meeting Adjourns \nReturn to Socializing/Policy Debate/2021-2022 Planning\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 1 Convention\nWednesday\, November 10\, 2021 (9:30 AM – 4 PM) ATL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAVIS AUX MEMBRES DE L’UNF EN ATLANTIQUE – CONVENTION RÉGION 1\nChers membres de l’UNF\, \nAfin de maximiser votre capacité de nous rejoindre\, la Convention régionale de l’UNF en Atlantique aura lieu à la fois en présentielle ET par Zoom cette année. Pour ceux d’entre vous qui peuvent nous rejoindre en personne\, veuillez le faire. Tous les autres pourront pour rejoindre à partir de chez-eux par téléphone ou par ordinateur. \nNous allons organiser une journée pour la rencontre\, partager des idées\, débattre des politiques et des résolutions\, planifier l’automne et l’hiver\, partager un repas et élire nos dirigeants. Venez rencontrer vos collègues fermiers sur la même longueur d’onde ! \nConvention régionale de l’UNF en Atlantique\nMercredi\, le 10 novembre\, de 9h30 à 16h00 (hre de l’Atlantique)\nCentre communautaire Milton Hall Community Centre\n7\, New Glasgow Road\, Rte 224\, North Milton\, ÎPÉ\nEt sur Zoom via le lien ici-bas \nPour se joindre par ordinateur :\nAvant la rencontre\, allez au site web pour le Zoom https://zoom.us/  et téléchargez ensuite le logiciel Zoom\, ensuite cliquez sur ce lien https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85668942774?pwd=ZkNwOURJeXJGcDVianNMN3BKa25Gdz09 pour aller directement dans la rencontre.\nOU\nAllez au site web Zoom https://zoom.us/ et cliquez sur Join a Meeting\, puis ensuite entrez l’identification de la rencontre (Meeting ID) et le Passcode. L’identification « Meeting ID » est le 856 6894 2774 et le code « Passcode » est le 418950 \nPour nous rejoindre par téléphone :\n1. Écrivez les chiffres du « Meeting ID » et du « Passcode » sur un bout de papier auparavant.\n2. Signalez l’un de ces numéros :  +1 438 809 7799 ou +1 587 328 1099\n3. Entrez le « Meeting ID: 856 6894 2774 » et le « Passcode »: 418950 \nSi vous avez des préoccupations quant à vous connecter à la Convention\, veuillez contacter Byron Petrie au 902-213-5862\, ou bien au bureau à nfu@nfu.ca ou 306-652-9465. Quelqu’un va répondre à toutes questions et vous aider à participer. \n  \nOrdre du jour de la Convention 2021 de la Région 1 de l’UNF (Atlantique)\n  \nMercredi\, le 10 novembre\, de 9h30 à 16h00 Atlantique\nCentre communautaire Milton Hall Community Centre\n7\, New Glasgow Road\, Rte 224\, North Milton\, ÎPÉ\nEt sur Zoom \n9h30 :        Les gens se rencontrent ; le lien Zoom s’ouvre \nDiscussions et conversations durant l’avant-midi \n12h00 :       Repas-partage \n13h00 :        Début de la Séance de travail de la Convention régionale : \n\n         Sélection présidence & secrétaire\n         Moment de réflexion\n\nIntroduction par Byron Petrie\, Coordinateur Région 1 : \n\n        Procès-verbal de la dernière rencontre\n        Faits saillants de l’an passé\n\nRapport du District 2 de la Région 1 \nFaits saillants de l’UNF national\, présidente de l’UNF\, Katie Ward (15 min. via Zoom)\nRapport des jeunes\nRapport des femmes\nRapport IPC\nÉlection des représentants – Région 1\, 2021 : \n\n       Membres du Conseil d’administration national\n       Rep. du conseil aviseur des femmes ;\n       Rep. des jeunes ;\n       Rep. IPC.\n\nNomination pour le prix de l’UNF « Grassroots Award » 2021 pour la R1 \nRésolutions \nLevée de la Séance de travail \nRetour à la socialisation/débats politiques/planification 2021-2022
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-1-convention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211015T220000
DTSTAMP:20211005T164440Z
CREATED:20210928T151309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T164440Z
UID:10000066-1634324400-1634335200@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFU Region 7 (AB/NWT) Regional Convention
DESCRIPTION:Dear NFU Member\, \nWe invite you to join us for an informative evening of speakers\, updates and democratic process at the Region 7 Convention.   Given the continuing health situation across the region\, the Regional Convention will again be on-line via Zoom.  We have included in this mailing detailed instructions on how to connect remotely through both internet and telephone so those members without internet coverage can still participate fully. \nWe hope you will join us online and invite friends to come and hear the presentations and get updates from regional and national leadership. A social hosted by Toby Malloy follows. \n\n\n\nTo join by computer: \nGo to the Zoom website https://zoom.us/ and click on Join a Meeting\, then enter the Meeting ID and Passcode. \nThe Meeting ID is 872 1420 7317 and the Passcode is 748225 \nTo join by phone: \n1.      Write down the Meeting ID and Passcode numbers in advance. \n2.     Dial one of these numbers: 1 204 272-7920;  1 438 809-7799;  1 587 328-1099 \n3.     Enter the Meeting ID: 872 1420 7317 and the Passcode: 748225 \nIf you have any concerns about connecting to Convention\, please contact Mara Shaw shaw@nfu.ca or 613 217-9404\, or the National Office at nfu@nfu.ca or 306 652-9465. Someone will answer any questions and help you join in.\n\n\n\n\nCONVENTION AGENDA – Friday\, October 15:\n7:00 PM           Call to Order \n                        Introductions \n                        Elect a chair \n7:05 PM           Welcome by the NFU National President\, Katie Ward \n7:10 PM           Minutes of September 12\, 2020 Meeting \n7:15 PM           Alberta  Updates and Issues \n\nDoug Scott – R7 Regional Coordinator\nIPC & Women’s Advisory Report – Toby Malloy\n\n7:25 PM           National Update – Katie Ward \n7:40 PM           R7 Elections – Board members\, Women’s Advisory\, Youth Advisory\, IPC rep \n7:50 PM           Resolutions – Bring your resolutions on issues that matter to you and you would like the NFU to work on \n8:10 PM           Overview of the NFU Climate Work:  Darrin Qualman\, NFU Director of Climate Crisis Policy & Action \n9:10 PM           Toby Malloy:  Host – ZOOM Social            \n10:00 PM          Adjourn \nWe wish you the very best in this year of unimaginable challenges.  We hope you can join us to continue working for fair conditions for farmers\, their families and our society. \nDoug Scott\, Region 7 (AB) Regional Coordinator
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-7-alberta-northwest-territories-convention/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T213000
DTSTAMP:20210909T202755Z
CREATED:20210909T182932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T202755Z
UID:10000065-1631818800-1631827800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Region 8 (BC/Yukon) Convention
DESCRIPTION:Region 8 (BC/Yukon) Convention\n“Managing Through Crisis”\nThursday\, September 16\, 2021 \n7:00 PM (Pacific Time) \nVirtual \nThe Agenda and “How to Join” follow below\nJoin us to hear these great speakers\, have your voice heard about NFU resolutions\, and elect your leadership.  Speakers include: \n\nJohn Cathro  – Emergency Preparedness on your farm\nKatie Ward – NFU President National agricultural update\nBriana Hagen – The impacts of climate change on farmers’ mental health; Briana is co-author of Emergency Response Model for Mental Health During Agricultural Crises.  \nKatie Hayes: who can be heard on CBC Radio: “Growing ‘ecological grief’ is the mental health cost of climate change”. \n\nJoin us on-line and invite friends to learn about “Managing through Crisis” and updates from the regional and national leadership.   \n  \nRegional Convention Agenda\nThursday\, September 16  (all times in Pacific Daylight)\n7:00 PM Call to Order Introductions \n7:10 PM Welcome  — Regional Coordinator Seann Dory \n7:15 PM “Coping with Change” – Briana Hagen & Katie Hayes \n7:45 PM “Emergency Preparedness on your Farm” – John Cathro \n8:15 PM Break \n8:20 PM Minutes of Prior Meeting \n8:25 PM National President’s Annual Report —  Katie Ward \n8:35 PM British Columbia/Yukon Updates & Issues  \n–  Regional Coordinator’s Report\, Seann Dory \n–  Women’s Advisory Report\, Julie Enman \n–  Youth Report\, Youth President\, Stuart Oke \n– IPC Report\, Seann Dory \n8:55 PM R8 Elections (Board members\, Women’s Advisor\, Youth Advisor\, IPC rep) \n9:00 PM Resolutions:  if there are any issues that matter to you and would like the NFU to work on\, please submit your resolutions to NFU National Office by Monday\, September 13.   \n9:30 PM Adjournment \nHow to Join\nJoining by computer:  \nGo to the Zoom website https://zoom.us/ and click on Join a Meeting\, then enter the Meeting ID and Passcode.  \nThe Meeting ID is 837 2050 3540 and the Passcode is 578473 or click the URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83720503540?pwd=ZE0xRm9sYUtyZkdmL1RWdjVoVDFMQT09 \nJoining by phone:  \n1. Write down the Meeting ID and Passcode numbers on a piece of paper in advance.  \n2. Dial one of these numbers:     1 204 272 7920;   1 587 328 1099; or    1 778 907 2071  \n3. Enter the Meeting ID: 837 2050 3540 and the Passcode: 578473 \nIf you have concerns about connecting to Convention\, please contact Mara Shaw shaw@nfu.ca\, or the National Office at nfu@nfu.ca or 306-652-9465.  Someone will answer any questions and help you join in. \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-8-bc-yukon-convention/
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210726T170000
DTSTAMP:20210712T212411Z
CREATED:20210712T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T212411Z
UID:10000063-1627300800-1627318800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFU Region 6 picnic at Douglas Provincial Park on July 25
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to NFU Region 6 Summer gathering – SHAKE THE COVID BLUES!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA warm hello from your Region 6 Executive and Advisory Members: \nWe are thinking it would be fun to meet at a fairly central park on Sunday July 25th to renew acquaintances and meet NFU friends in the great outdoors in our fair province. So\, we wonder if you would like to come to Douglas Provincial Park about noon on Sunday the 25th. Many including me\, have not been to this park and know it has many amenities to offer. Park entrance is free if you are a senior. $10 if you are not a senior. The meeting place will be the Picnic Shelter\, a known destination for group picnics. \nIf you consider camping there\, you will need a reservation. Book online or phone 1306-854-6266 for more information. If you think you might like to stay in a motel\, there are 3 in the area: The Elbow Hotel: 1-306-854-2214;  the Elbow Sunset Suites and RV Park: 1-306-854-2144;  or the Lakeview Lodge: 1-306-881-44344 A map of the Park is enclosed. \nSo good folks\, if you have a hankering for an outing while summer is at its best\, and would like to pack up some food\, or stop at a restaurant in Elbow for some take-out\, please let the office or me know by July 16th. If you have a canoe\, or boat\, you could have great fun on Lake Diefenbaker. If you like to hike there are trails there to show off the sights. And of course if you have something to share\, music or inspirations\, we will be glad to be your audience. \nPlease consider this your special invite for some summer fun with the NFU. \nDixie Green\, Co-ordinator\, NFU Region 6 (Saskatchewan)\nd.green@sasktel.net\, 1-306-774-9039 \n— \nInvite your friends! This will be a good chance to introduce your neighbours to the NFU. \nPLEASE RSVP to CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE as soon as possible. Let us know that you are coming – send email to nfu@nfu.ca \, call the NFU office at 1-306-652-9465 or text me at 1-306-774-9039. \nClick here to download the map: Douglas Prov Park Campgrounds and Lake Diefenbaker Area 1 \n.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-6-picnic-at-douglas-provincial-park-on-july-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210714T203000
DTSTAMP:20210713T223527Z
CREATED:20210601T214921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T223527Z
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SUMMARY:NFU Region 5 (Manitoba) Convention
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE TO NFU MANITOBA MEMBERS –\nREGION 5 CONVENTION\nDear NFU Member\, \nDue to the ongoing pandemic and the restrictions preventing an in-person convention\, the Manitoba Regional Convention will be held virtually again this year using Zoom on Wednesday\, July 14th. You will be able to attend from the comfort of your home by phone or computer. Please register for convention (July 14 meeting) by emailing the NFU office at nfu@nfu.ca or by calling the NFU office at (306) 652-9465.  The 3 other zoom meetings do not require registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Social Meet & Greet – Wednesday June 30th\, 2021\n7:00 PM\nJoin us to learn how to participate fully in the Convention and to reconnect.\nRegion 5 Convention – Wednesday July 14\, 2021\n7:00 PM to 9:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZOOM Link or Phone-in Instructions will be the same for all sessions including Resolutions and MB Crown Land Lease changes discussion\nJoining by computer:\nBefore meeting\, go to Zoom website https://zoom.us/ and download Zoom program\, then click this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88592588119?pwd=RjlCcDBHY1hHaTB0VHd5bTZHWWZodz09 to go directly into the meeting.\nOR\nGo to the Zoom website https://zoom.us/ and click on Join a Meeting\, then enter the Meeting ID and Passcode. The Meeting ID is 885 9258 8119 and the Passcode is 732484 \nJoining by phone:\n1. Write down the Meeting ID and Passcode numbers on a piece of paper in advance.\n2. Dial one of these numbers:  +1 204 272 7920;\n+1 438 809 7799; or\n+1 204 272 7920\n3. Enter the Meeting ID: 885 9258 8119 and the Passcode: 732484 \nIf you have concerns about connecting to Convention\, please contact Mara Shaw shaw@nfu.ca or 613‐217-9404 or the office at nfu@nfu.ca or 306-652-9465.  Someone will answer any questions and help you join in. \n2021 NFU Region 5 (Manitoba) Convention Agenda\nJuly 14\, 2021 – ZOOM 7:00 PM \nTheme: Farmers\, the Public and their Governments \n6:45 PM:   Zoom line opens \n7:05 PM:   Meeting Commences \n\n       Selection of Chair & Secretary\n       Moment of Reflection\n\n7:10 PM:   Introduction by Ian Robson\, Regional Coordinator (10 min.) \n\n        Past Minutes\n        Past Years Highlights – Ian Robson & Ana Fyk (5 min. each)\n\n7:20 PM:   Youth Report\, Justin Levesque (5 min.) \n7:25 PM:   2021 R5 Election of representatives (5 min.) \n\nTwo National Board Directors; one Women’s Advisory Rep; one Youth Rep; one IPC Rep.\nNomination of R5 NFU Grassroots Award 2021\n\n7:30 PM:  NFU National Highlights\, NFU President Katie Ward (10 min.) \n\nClimate Work\nFed Ag Policy and Budget\n\n7:45 PM:   Farmers for Climate Solutions\, Karen Klassen  (10 min.) \nBREAK – FARM TIPS – 1 minute  Send us a farm tip or unique tool you use to get things done on your farm. You can send it as a message AND it would be great if you could send a picture or short 30-60 sec video explaining your farm tip to help make things engaging. Send to mb@nfu.ca by July 10th. \n8:00 PM:   Introduction of Theme: Farmers\, the Public & their Governments\, Dean Harder (10 min.) \n8:10 PM:  Public Education\, Funding MB Schools & Bill 64\, Garry Draper (20 min. + 10 min. Q&A) \n8:50 PM:  Farmer Wellness Program\, Speaker Gerry Friesen (20 min.) \n9:10 PM:  Discussion \nBreak FARM TIPS – 1 minute \n9:30 PM:  Meeting Adjourned \nThere will be a Resolutions Session held July 21st at 7 PM.  Please have your resolutions in written form prior to the meeting.  If you are unable to attend the meeting\, resolutions can also be submitted to Ian Robson Ilrobson1@xplornet.ca \nPlease join us on July 7\, 2021 at 7 PM.  Members and interested public are invited to join Fred Tait discussing changes to MB Crown Land Leases. \nPlease note:  Zoom meeting ID and password will be the same as the regional convention. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-5-convention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210707T200000
DTSTAMP:20210706T162553Z
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SUMMARY:NFU Region 5 Meeting on Manitoba Agriculture Crown Lands system
DESCRIPTION:Region 5 – Meeting on Manitoba Agriculture Crown Lands system \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, July 7\, 2021\, at 7:00 PM MB Time for a pre-convention meeting. Fred Tait will guide us through the highlights and the lowlights of the drastic changes made to Manitoba Agriculture Crown Lands system. A system which was in place to the protect the ACL and offer opportunities to new and local farmers has been replaced with a highest bidder model in Manitoba to the detriment of local farmers and communities. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 5 – Meeting on Manitoba Agriculture Crown Lands system\nWednesday July 07\, 2021 – 7:00 pm\n\nJoin us to learn how to participate fully in the Convention and to reconnect.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZOOM Link or Phone-in Instructions will be the same for all sessions including Resolutions and MB Crown Land Lease changes discussion\nJoining by computer:\nBefore meeting\, go to Zoom website https://zoom.us/ and download Zoom program\, then click this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88592588119?pwd=RjlCcDBHY1hHaTB0VHd5bTZHWWZodz09 to go directly into the meeting.\nOR\nGo to the Zoom website https://zoom.us/ and click on Join a Meeting\, then enter the Meeting ID and Passcode. The Meeting ID is 885 9258 8119 and the Passcode is 732484 \nJoining by phone:\n1. Write down the Meeting ID and Passcode numbers on a piece of paper in advance.\n2. Dial one of these numbers:  +1 204 272 7920;\n+1 438 809 7799; or\n+1 204 272 7920\n3. Enter the Meeting ID: 885 9258 8119 and the Passcode: 732484 \nIf you have concerns about connecting to Convention\, please contact Mara Shaw shaw@nfu.ca or 613‐217-9404 or the office at nfu@nfu.ca or 306-652-9465.  Someone will answer any questions and help you join in. \nPlease note:  Zoom meeting ID and password will be the same as the regional convention. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-5-meeting-on-manitoba-agriculture-crown-lands-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210419T160000
DTSTAMP:20210409T222223Z
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SUMMARY:NFU District 1\,  Region 1 (Prince Edward Island) Annual District Convention
DESCRIPTION:Credit Union Place\, Summerside PEI. \nRegistration at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 10:00 a.m. \nSocial distancing regulations will be observed. \n\nRegistration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting itself getting underway at 10:00 a.m. Covid-19 regulations will be observed. \nAlong with the usual reports\, etc. we are planning a number of guest speakers TBA. \nResolutions will be debated during the day and elections held for the positions of District Director\, Women’s District Director and Youth District Director. \nGordon Carter\, JP Hendricken and Ranald MacFarlane will be asked to make up the Resolutions Committee so if you have a resolution you wish to have considered\, please contact one of them. Resolutions from the floor will also be considered for presentation by the Resolutions Committee. \nAssistance for child care will be available; if you need assistance with this\, please contact Edith Ling at 902-368-1262. \nA noon meal will be available in the Credit Union Place restaurant. \nIt is planned that the convention will conclude by 4:00 p.m. \nRegistration fee of $20 per person will help cover the cost of the convention and noon meal.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-district-1-region-1-prince-edward-island-annual-district-convention/
CATEGORIES:District Convention,Regional Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210413T143000
DTSTAMP:20210409T213956Z
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SUMMARY:Engaged Elders Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Older members of the NFU are meeting up! If connecting across the country sounds like fun\, join in the Engaged Elders Social Hour monthly on Zoom. There are many topics on our members’ minds including succession planning for your farm. \nMeet long-time friends and make new ones.  Please share this invitation with fellow farmers and neighbours — you don’t have to be a member to join in. Please find instructions on how to join and participate on Zoom below. \nQuestions?  Call the office at 306-652-9465 or email nfu@nfu.ca. \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nDate: Tuesday\, April 13th\, 2021 at   1:00 PM Pacific / 2:00 PM Alberta & Saskatchewan\n3:00 PM Manitoba / 4:00 PM Eastern\n5:00 PM Atlantic \nTo Join Zoom Meeting by Computer \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88389251446?pwd=YTBhbnFEOE1XR0VZQ0hpWnRZdXJsQT09 \nMeeting ID: 883 8925 1446 \nPasscode: 024735 \nTo Join Zoom Meeting by Phone \nDial by your location \n +1 587 328 1099 \n +1 647 374 4685 \n+1 647 558 0588 \n +1 778 907 2071 \n+1 204 272 7920 \n+1 438 809 7799 \nMeeting ID: 883 8925 1446 \nPasscode: 024735
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/engaged-elders-social-hour-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T133000
DTSTAMP:20240428T195056Z
CREATED:20210308T170205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T195056Z
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SUMMARY:NFUniversity – Fossil-fuel-free farming? Solar power\, electric tractors\, and the future.
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 8th\, 12:00 – 1:30 PM Pacific\nNFUniversity is inviting you to register for our class on Fossil-Fuel-Free-Farming presented on Thursday\, April 8\, 2021\, at noon Pacific / 1PM Mountain / 2PM Central / 3PM Eastern / 4PM Atlantic. \nOn-farm fuel use is a significant source of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.  But farmers are also leaders in decarbonization\, investing in solar panels and finding other ways to reduce fossil fuel use.  Now\, the first electric tractors are on the market\, and hydrogen powered equipment is on the horizon.  Join NFUniversity for a session on on-farm energy use\, emissions\, alternative energy\, low-emission farm equipment\, and the possibility of fossil fuel free farming.  For 99% of the time that humans have practiced agriculture\, it is been fossil fuel free.  How far in that direction can we go in the coming decade? \nDan Woynillowicz (energy and environmental policy analyst) and Tony Neale (farmer\, NFU member\, and electric tractor and solar array owner) will look at the current situation regarding energy use and emissions and look ahead\, to what’s possible. \n Bios \n Dan Woynillowicz is the Principal of Polaris Strategy + Insight\, a public policy advisory firm he launched in 2020.  An experienced researcher\, analyst and advocate\, he advises leading businesses and governments and is a regular public commentator on Canadian climate change and energy policy.  Drawing upon two decades of experience working at the interface of climate change policy and politics\, he offers unique insights into the energy transition and opportunities arising from climate solutions. \nTony Neale is the founder and farm manager of Wheelbarrow Farm\, where they grow 8 acres of mixed organic vegetables\, flowers\, fruits and nuts.  Since 2008\, Tony has been growing the business\, training the next generation of farmers and developing sustainable practices and technologies on the farm.  In 2018\, the Wheelbarrow Farm team decided to quickly transition away from fossil fuel inputs by installing solar power and purchasing a first-of-its-kind electric tractor.  In 2022 they will add an electric delivery vehicle to their fleet and by 2025 they plan on replacing all gas delivery vehicles with electric.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfuniversity-fossil-fuel-free-farming-solar-power-electric-tractors-and-the-future/
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210331T153000
DTSTAMP:20210320T004009Z
CREATED:20210309T142432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T004009Z
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SUMMARY:Region 6 Convention 2021
DESCRIPTION: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 31. You will be able to attend from the comfort of your home by phone or computer. \nRegistration is required – To register scroll down and fill out the form at the bottom of this page or\, email nfu@nfu.ca or call 306 652 9465. \nIf you are new to Zoom\, join us for a Zoom Warm-up at 9:30 am to learn how to participate fully in the Convention and to reconnect. \nThe Convention will begin at 10:00 and run til 3:30 with a one-hour lunch break from 12 til 1. \nRegion 6 Convention Agenda\, March 31\, 2021\n10 am Welcome and introductions \n10:15 am Reports from the Regional Co-ordinator and National Board Members\, Women’s Advisory\,  Youth Advisory and International Program Committee\n10:30 am Nominations for Grassroots Member Award\n10:35 am Greetings from Katie Ward\, NFU President\n10:50 am Greetings from Mara Shaw\, NFU Executive Director\n11:05 am Campaign updates: Climate change\, Seed Sovereignty\, WGRF\, Transportation\, CGC\, and Livestock\n11:45 am Report of the Nominations Committee and Election of Officers \n12:00 pm Lunch break \n1:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Robert Halliday\, consulting engineer and former Director of Canada’s National Hydrology Research Centre.\nTopic: South Saskatchewan Irrigation Project: development in Saskatchewan \n2:00 pm  Resolutions\n2:45 pm Breakout groups to discuss priorities for R6 this year/opportunity to participate further in Union business\n3:30 pm Adjournment \n\nSign up for the Convention:\n[formidable id=18][formidable]
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-6-convention-2021/
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210329T133000
DTSTAMP:20210326T172808Z
CREATED:20210322T152703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T172808Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Caucus Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Bess Legault\, Coral Sproule\, and other NFU women from across the country on Monday\, March 29\, 2021 for our first Women’s Caucus Meeting of 2021. Let’s gather to meet each other including our 2021 regional women’s advisors\, learn about and provide input on collaboration requests from Farm Management Canada on proposed research about Understanding the Experience of Farm Women as well as updates on our continued relationship with the ACWW (Associated Country Women of the World) and WI (Women’s Institute). No need to register\, simply join us on Monday with the link below.\n\nTopic: Women’s Caucus Meeting\nTime: Mar 29\, 2021 12:00 PM Pacific Time\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84211553818?pwd=Mk52bXNVL1FFV3IvbTB1QzdzNXdxdz09\n\nMeeting ID: 842 1155 3818\nPasscode: 282495\n\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/womens-caucus-meeting/
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