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SUMMARY:NFU’s International Solidarity Report Back: Lessons from Global Food Sovereignty Movements
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the La Via Campesina movement for food sovereignty\, the Nyéléni Forum\, and more!  \n\n\n\nNFU members will share reports from high profile meetings and events in Brazil\, Cuba\, Puerto Rico\, Sri Lanka\, USA and Zimbabwe. We will discuss why international solidarity is at the heart of food sovereignty and how to get involved in the NFU’s International Programs Committee. All are welcome to attend!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfus-international-solidarity-report-back/
LOCATION:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfus-international-solidarity-report-back/
CATEGORIES:IPC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20251119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20251121T170000
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SUMMARY:Food. Sovereignty. Justice. NFU National Convention
DESCRIPTION:This year’s convention theme is Food. Sovereignty. Justice. Building Collective Strategies. To confront the threats to Canada’s sovereignty\, ongoing tariff disputes\, and the rise of authoritarianism\, NFU farmers\, farm workers\, and their allies are building a vibrant social movement. Our goals are to strengthen democracy\, amplify the voice of organized labour\, and improve food and climate resilience. We are coming together to advocate for the infrastructure and resources farmers need to make sure affordable and sustainable food is available to Canada’s diverse communities and that there is economic dignity for all the workers who produce it. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please visit the main convention page at: https://www.nfu.ca/2025convention/
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/food-sovereignty-justice-nfu-national-convention/
LOCATION:Moncton Crowne Plaza\, 1005 Main St\, Moncton\, New Brunswick\, E1C 1G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NFU Convention
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SUMMARY:Untangling the Barriers to Ending Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:On October 30th at 2 pm PDT / 3 pm SK+AB / 4 pm MB / 5pm EDT / 6 pm ADT the NFU Women’s Caucus is hosting an on-line workshop with Pamela Cross\, a feminist lawyer and author of “And Sometimes they Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence”. The workshop will explore what Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)/Gender Based Violence (GBV) is\, what it looks like in rural communities and the truly transformative actions we can take to end it. \n\n\n\nOpen to all NFU members and allies interested in learning about and taking action against gender based violence. (Reading Pamela’s book is recommended but not required.) \n\n\n\nPamela Cross is a feminist lawyer; a well-known and respected expert on violence against women and the law. She works as a researcher\, writer\, educator and trainer with women’s equality and violence against women organizations across Canada. Pamela’s book was shortlisted for the Donner Prize for the best public policy book written by a Canadian.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/untangling-the-barriers-to-ending-intimate-partner-violence-ipv-in-rural-communities/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Women's Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251001T183000
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SUMMARY:Singing Back the Buffalo: An NFU Film Screening for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:On October 1st\, the NFU invites you to an on-line public film screening and discussion in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Singing Back the Buffalo is an award winning documentary film about humanity’s connection to the buffalo and how efforts to facilitate their return to the plains is restoring people\, culture and the land. The film screening will be on Zoom and will include a discussion with the filmmaker\, Tasha Hubbard. \n\n\n\nWe welcome anyone who is interested in learning about the impacts of colonization on food systems and the positive steps we can take toward reconciliation.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/singing-back-the-buffalo-an-nfu-film-screening-for-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
LOCATION:https://www.nfu.ca/event/singing-back-the-buffalo-an-nfu-film-screening-for-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
CATEGORIES:IPC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251001T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260320T035959
DTSTAMP:20250515T174831Z
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SUMMARY:BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK
DESCRIPTION:Whether you need business basics or strategic planning for long-term growth\, Young Agrarians knows that gaining business development skills is one of the biggest challenges facing new farmers. Our aim is to provide new farmers\, next generation farmers\, or farmers adding a new enterprise to an existing farm business with an opportunity to build their business knowledge and use it to grow their farm operations to achieve long-term viability.\n\nMentees will receive approximately 30 hours of mentorship primarily in the late winter/spring planning season\, an online farm business webinar series with live Q&A sessions in the winter\, check-ins through the summer season and reflection wrap up process in the fall. Mentors take a coach approach to help you chart a course towards long term business viability. Mentorships will be by phone\, email\, and where possible site visits.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/business-mentorship-network-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250924T203000
DTSTAMP:20250918T172731Z
CREATED:20250918T172730Z
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Approaches to Ag Policy & Governance
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, NFU-MB (Region 5) hosts an online gathering for our members and supporters to connect and explore a relevant topic.\n\nBuilding on our July gathering focused on regenerative agriculture\, this month we explore possibilities for applying regenerative approaches to agricultural policy and governance.\nDana Penrice\, from Holistic Management Canada\, will join us to guide our discussion. She brings a wealth of knowledge that can help us explore how we might apply the principles of regenerative agriculture and holistic management to how we approach changing agricultural policy. She will also share about the work of Holistic Management Canada\, the Savory Institute\, and Savory’s network hubs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Drop-ins are a crucial way to connect with the NFU-Manitoba community. Most of the event will be yours for open discussions\, building connections among our members\, and collective strategizing for action. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: NFU-MB Zoom Drop-in: Regenerative Approaches to Ag Policy\n\nTime: Sep 24\, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://nfu-ca.zoom.us/j/89361440910?pwd=bmRk1nlM7FOJCOv7QkSHOHPaaSbsT4.1\n\nMeeting ID: 893 6144 0910\n\nPasscode: 371839\n\n—\n\nOne tap mobile\n\n+13462487799\,\,89361440910#\,\,\,\,*371839# US (Houston)\n\n+13602095623\,\,89361440910#\,\,\,\,*371839# US\n\nJoin instructions\nhttps://nfu-ca.zoom.us/meetings/89361440910/invitations?signature=VUKOixwdWWddZcwmo5B_ARyp8XB-xrnqliuaWbE_DuE
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/regenerative-approaches-to-ag-policy-governance/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250920T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250920T153000
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SUMMARY:Equinox Gathering by A YEAR IN 8 SEASONS - Stratford/KW\, ON
DESCRIPTION:Tap into Fall’s wisdom over seasonal snacks\, an expressive art reflection  \nand a bonfire ‘Jam Ceremony‘ infused with embodied practice\, resonant spoken word and circle singing!  \nThe first in a series of Beloved Community-building events that connect people\, land and tradition  \nby reminding us of our interconnection and interdependence.  \nThe series is being hosted at Camp Ki-Wa-Y Outdoor Centre – the YMCA camp which serves the Three Rivers’ community (Stratford-Perth\, Guelph-Wellington and Waterloo Region). We are collaborating with the YMCA to offer a sliding scale of subsidized registrations.  \nReceive a $7 EARLYBIRD discount when you register by Sept 2nd (promo code EARLYBIRD) \nREGISTER HERE: bit.ly/AYI8Sfall \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/equinox-gathering-by-a-year-in-8-seasons-stratford-kw-on/
LOCATION:YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y Outdoor Centre\, 3738 Hessen Strasse\, St. Clements\, ON\, N0B 2M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250907T163000
DTSTAMP:20250806T153035Z
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SUMMARY:Region 8 (BC) Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Building Farmer Power\n\n\n\nThe revitalization of Farmers Institutes in BC and working together to strengthen farmer-led advocacy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe BC Farmers Union was one of the regional organizations that came together to form the NFU in 1969. At that time\, Farmers Institutes (FIs)\, created by the Farmers and Women’s Institutes Act\, already existed in BC as the local gathering place for farmers\, so NFU locals never formed. Over the years\, a few have remained strong and steady\, but many FIs became inactive or reduced their scope of activities. Recently\, farmers across the province have been dusting off abandoned FIs and breathing new life into them. Come learn about what is motivating farmers to pick up these tools again now\, what farmers can do using the structure of the Farmers Institutes\, the legislative changes being sought by a newly revived FI\, and what kind of advocacy work is happening. \n\n\n\nWe will also discuss where the capacities of Farmers Institutes reach their limits\, and  how we can build power by using a combination of FIs\, for all the things that they do well\, and the NFU\, with its regional and national networks\, ongoing research and education\, and strong policy advocacy track record. \n\n\n\nSpeakers TBA. If you have information or ideas to contribute about how your local Farmers Institute might fit into this conversation\, please be in touch with Hannah\, Regional Coordinator\, dwyer@.nfu.ca or 226-820-0320. \n\n\n\nRegional Convention Information \n\n\n\nWe will also be conducting our regular convention business: regional council elections and resolutions. \n\n\n\nResolutions pertaining only to BC are adopted immediately following our regional vote\, those that apply nationally are sent along to national convention once they are passed by a region. \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome to attend and participate\, but please note that only farmer and farm worker members may vote or run for elected positions. \n\n\n\nRegional Resolutions: May be submitted by any member in the region in good standing to members@nfu.ca. We encourage members to submit their resolutions as far in advance as possible\, however we will also accept resolutions from the floor at the convention. \n\n\n\nFeel free to contact dwyer@nfu.ca for support putting together a resolution. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-8-bc-annual-convention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250823T200000
DTSTAMP:20250731T171121Z
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SUMMARY:Ecological farm tour and farmers social at New Moon Community Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Join us! August 23rd NFU-O Middlesex Farm Tour and Social at New Moon Community Homestead\n\nThe National Farmers Union of Ontario Middlesex Local is hosting an ecological farm tour and farmer social at New Moon Community Homestead in Alisa Craig on Saturday\, August 23rd from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Join us for a tour of New Moon’s on-farm ecological projects\, including erosion control projects\, a new wetland\, manure run-off collection\, and a 20-acre warm season grassland. The tours will be co-facilitated with staff from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Society and Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Middlesex\, who are supporting these projects. A free\, farm-fresh dinner will also be provided with your registration. Come meet fellow farmers\, learn\, and enjoy good company and a meal with NFU-O Local 312!\n\nAddress: 27093 New Ontario Road\, Alisa Craig\, ON\n\nTime: Saturday\, August 23rd\, 2025 from 4:00PM-8:00PM\n\n \n\nA FREE dinner will be served for those who RSVP — don’t miss it!\n\n RSVP & More Info: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/summer-farm-tour-farmer…
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/ecological-farm-tour-and-farmers-social-at-new-moon-community-homestead/
LOCATION:New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20250828T171129Z
CREATED:20250820T130255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T171129Z
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SUMMARY:NFU-MB Zoom Drop-in: Reconciliation & Solidarity on Food Sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, August 21\, at 7 pm to connect with other NFU-Manitoba members and supporters on reconciliation and acting in solidarity with Indigenous peoples fighting for food sovereignty. \n\n\n\nIndigenous peoples’ diverse knowledges\, worldviews and political economies provide crucial guidance for building more respectful\, collaborative\, just and life-affirming relationships with one another and the Earth. \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Thursday\, August 21\, at 7 pm to connect with other NFU-Manitoba members and supporters on reconciliation and acting in solidarity with Indigenous peoples fighting for food sovereignty. \n\n\n\nIndigenous peoples’ diverse knowledges\, worldviews and political economies provide crucial guidance for building more respectful\, collaborative\, just and life-affirming relationships with one another and the Earth. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportantly\, the work of NFU members over many decades\, along with Indigenous-led learning circles\, have laid the groundwork for a resolution passed at our 2023 national convention to create an Indigenous Solidarity Strategy where Indigenous and non-Indigenous/settler NFU members can work across committees and caucuses to reflect on and educate ourselves about Indigenous sovereignties\, land justice\, and rematriation. \nPlease join us for an open discussion on these important topics co-led by Matthew Wiens\, regional representative\, and our regional organizer\, Leanna Wiebe. Matthew will provide further context for the NFU’s Indigenous Solidarity Strategy and where this work is at today. Afterwards\, Leanna will lead a round-table discussion on possible opportunities and pathways for action in Manitoba. \nZoom Drop-ins are a crucial way to connect with the NFU-Manitoba community. Most of the event will be yours for open discussions\, building connections among our members\, and collective strategizing for action. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nZoom Link
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-mb-zoom-drop-in-reconciliation-solidarity-on-food-sovereignty/
LOCATION:New Brunswick
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250701T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260130T050000
DTSTAMP:20250515T170518Z
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SUMMARY:Feast Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:about the Feast Fellowship\n\n\nFrom July 2025 – January 2026\, 8 farmer fellows will participate in responsive gender- and sexuality-affirming agricultural business programming\, including self-guided virtual modules\, live calls with and mentorship from Indigenous and BIPOC 2SLGBTQI+ Farmers in Residence and co-teachers who are experts in their respective fields. 2SLGBTQI+ Indigenous farmers can expect to deepen their learning on how to write a business plan\, finances\, accounting\, accessing loans and government programs\, Canadian tax law\, branding and marketing for Indigenous farm businesses\, and more! \nFeast Fellowship farmers + agricultural entrepreneurs will receive $4\,500 for their participation and completion of the Feast Fellowship. Feast Fellows are expected to complete all self-guided modules and attend all monthly live calls.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/feast-fellowship/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250626T190000
DTSTAMP:20250616T143151Z
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SUMMARY:NFU Indigenous Peoples Day Movie Night: “Kanenon:we - Original Seeds” + Conversation with filmmaker Katsitsionni Fox
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day\, NFU’s Indigenous Solidarity Working Group is hosting a virtual movie night featuring “Kanenon:we – Original Seeds”\, a film following the stories of three Indigenous women reclaiming their ancient role as seed keepers. The film screening will take place on Zoom and will include a discussion with one of the filmmakers\, Katsitsionni Fox. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to spend time learning and sharing in community to highlight the vital role of Indigenous Peoples in defending seeds\, land and future generations. All are welcome! \n\n\n\nTo support Indigenous seed stewardship\, we encourage everyone to consider donating to the Kenhteke Seed Sanctuary. \n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-indigenous-peoples-day-movie-night-kanenonwe-original-seeds-conversation-with-filmmaker-katsitsionni-fox/
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T170000
DTSTAMP:20250619T134257Z
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SUMMARY:The Path to Climate Resilience in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, June 22nd\, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Wakefield Library to connect with one another\, reflect and discuss!\n\nThis event will include a presentation on National Farmers Union and the organization’s current climate policy work\, the screening of a short documentary featuring Grazing Days Farm and will end with a facilitated discussion on building climate resiliency in agriculture.\n\nThis is a free event. Snacks and light refreshments will be served\n\nThe Depth of Field Film project – https://www.nfu.ca/filmsaboutfarming/
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/the-path-to-climate-resilience-in-agriculture-2/
LOCATION:Wakefield Public Library\, 38 ch de la Vallée-de-Wakefield\, Wakefield\, Québec\, J0X 3G0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20250506T133904Z
CREATED:20250501T183843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T133904Z
UID:10000654-1748678400-1748710800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Apply to Community Development Fund: Up to $500\,000 in Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on a project for your community? Submit it between April 15 and May 31\, 2025. Up to $500\,000 will be rewarded to support meaningful projects. \nCommunity Development Fund\nThrough this fund\, Desjardins Credit Union supports projects that make a real difference in Ontario communities. \nBased on a needs assessment of the Ontario communities we serve\, in which several local stakeholders took part\, we are launching a call for applications to support organizations\, associations and cooperatives that are working on meaningful projects that will have positive impacts on their local community. \nThese projects must fall under 1 of the 5 priorities identified in the needs assessment and outlined in the credit union’s community involvement plan.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/community-development-fund-up-to-500000-in-ontario/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Grant
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260302T182631Z
CREATED:20250520T163149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T182631Z
UID:10000671-1748458800-1748464200@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Exploring Small Water Cycles: Expanding the Climate Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Didi Pershouse presents an entirely new view of water\, soils\, and climate. You will learn how the living matrix of a “soil sponge” is foundational to making life on earth possible\, and how the work of other species creates our climate and weather. \n\n\n\nWe can address many of our major challenges in the agricultural sector through simple changes in land management\, in collaboration with the essential workforce of plants\, animals\, insects\, fungi\, and microbes. Managing land in ways that restore nature’s soil sponge and diverse vegetation can provide many interrelated benefits such as: increased resilience to flood and drought\, reduction of wildfire risk\, and increased habitat and biodiversity. It can also result in healthier crops\, animals\, and humans\, and thriving local economies. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Presenter(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDidi Pershouse\n\n\n\nDidi Pershouse is the author of  The Ecology of Care: Medicine\, Agriculture\, Money\, and the Quiet Power of Human and Microbial Communities and Understanding Soil Health and Watershed Function. She teaches participatory workshops both in person and online\, helping to show the nested relationships between soil health\, human health\, water cycles\, and climate resiliency.  She is the founder of the Land and Leadership Initiative and the Center for Sustainable Medicine\, and a co-founder of the “Can we Rehydrate California?” Initiative. She is an independent trainer and curriculum developer for the UN-FAO Farmer Field School Program and the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming Initiative in India. She was one of five speakers at the United Nations-FAO World Soil Day in 2017. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExploring Small Water Cycles: Expanding the Climate Conversation\n\n\n\nLinks to works cited in the webinar: \n\n\n\n\nThe Ecology of Care: Medicine\, Agriculture\, Money\, and the Quiet Power of Human and Microbial Communities\, by Didi Pershouse \n\n\n\nHealth and Watershed Function\n\n\n\nLand and Leadership Initiative\n\n\n\n “Can we Rehydrate California?” Initiative  \n\n\n\n2017 United Nations-FAO World Soil Day\n\n\n\n\nVisit our NFUniversity playlist on our Youtube channel to see a complete list of our NFUniversity recorded webinars.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/exploring-small-water-cycles-expanding-the-climate-conversation/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250522T213000
DTSTAMP:20250522T012906Z
CREATED:20250522T012905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T012906Z
UID:10000673-1747938600-1747949400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFU Region 7 Community Town Hall: Organizing for Land and Community Defense
DESCRIPTION:On May 22nd 2025\, the National Farmers Union is holding a Town Hall to discuss the detrimental environmental\, economic and societal impacts of the proposed Eastern Slopes Coal Mining and the proposed Pathway Alliance Carbon Capture Pipeline\, as well as the highly controversial Tariffs under the Trump administration amongst rural and urban communities\, and how Albertans can resist. The Town Hall focuses on coalition building by connecting both groups and individuals interested in resisting the proposed developments and tariffs. This event is presented in partnership with groups currently organizing against the slopes\, such as the Council of Canadians and Keepers of the Water. \n\n\n\nThis hybrid Town hall is taking place at the Climate Justice Edmonton Hub (10217 106 St\, Edmonton\, AB T5J 3P3) from 6:30-9:30 pm. \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link\n\n\n\n\nLe 22 mai 2025\, L’Union Nationale des Fermiers organise une assemblée publique pour discuter des impacts environnementaux\, économiques et sociaux néfastes du projet d’exploitation minière du charbon des versants orientaux et du projet de pipeline de capture du carbone de l’Alliance Pathway\, ainsi que des tarifs douaniers très controversés de l’administration Trump au sein des communautés rurales et urbaines\, et de la façon dont les Albertains peuvent y résister. L’assemblée générale se concentre sur la création de coalitions en mettant en relation les groupes et les individus intéressés par la résistance aux développements et aux tarifs proposés. Cet événement est présenté en partenariat avec des groupes qui s’organisent actuellement contre les pentes\, tels que le Conseil des Canadiens et Gardiens de L’Eau. \n\n\n\nL’assemblée générale hybride aura lieu au Climate Justice Edmonton Hub\, 10217 106 St Edmonton\, AB T5J 3P3\, de 18h30 à 21h30. \n\n\n\n\nLien Zoom
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-7-community-town-hall-organizing-for-land-and-community-defense/
LOCATION:Climate Justice Edmonton Hub\, 10217 106th St NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 3P3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250522T133000
DTSTAMP:20250602T162826Z
CREATED:20250515T015059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T162826Z
UID:10000660-1747915200-1747920600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Food Price Inflation and Farmer Livelihood: The Declining Farmers' Share
DESCRIPTION:Canadian farmers have seen no benefit from rising grocery store prices since 2020. Instead\, they are being squeezed by corporate profiteering on all sides. For years\, corporate concentration in Canada’s food system has kept farm gate prices chronically low\, while retail prices rise steadily for consumers. Farmers are forced to accept prices that are decided by large\, multinational commodity traders and processors. At the same time\, they face prohibitively high costs for inputs from oligopolistic suppliers. \n\n\n\nThe system is stacked against farmers and consumers alike. It’s time to confront corporate power in the food system. Join the NFU on May 22nd at 3PM EST for a panel webinar on the farmers’ share of food prices and an examination of how corporate concentration in the Canadian food system harms both farmers and consumers featuring Keldon Bester of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project; Alex Purdye former Broadbent Institute Fellow; and Alyssa Gerhardt\, PhD student at Dalhousie University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlyssa Gerhardt is a PhD student in the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Dalhousie University. She specializes in economic sociology\, studying personal debt in Atlantic Canada using a mixed-method approach. Alyssa has been involved in several different projects with the Rural Futures Research Centre at Dalhousie\, including a regional study on work\, income\, and community. Recently she co-authored Canada’s Food Price Report 2021\, a national report that forecasts food prices and examines food trends as well as a study of farmers market food prices to better understand alternative food systems. \n\n\n\nKeldon Bester is the Executive Director of CAMP\, and a Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). Keldon has worked as a Special Advisor at the Competition Bureau\, as a Fellow at the Open Markets Institute\, and as a consultant across sectors in Canada. \n\n\n\nAlex Purdye is a research analyst and a master’s student at Carleton University’s Institute of Political Economy. His research focuses include monetary theory\, currency internationalization\, classical political economy\, and the history of economic thought.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/food-price-inflation-and-farmer-livelihood-the-declining-farmers-share/
LOCATION:https://www.nfu.ca/event/food-price-inflation-and-farmer-livelihood-the-declining-farmers-share/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250523T035959
DTSTAMP:20250515T171044Z
CREATED:20250515T170840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T171044Z
UID:10000667-1747886400-1747972799@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Food Price Inflation and Farmer Livelihood
DESCRIPTION:Canadian farmers have seen no benefit from rising grocery store prices since 2020. Instead\, they are being squeezed by corporate profiteering on all sides. For years\, corporate concentration in Canada’s food system has kept farm gate prices chronically low\, while retail prices rise steadily for consumers. Farmers are forced to accept prices that are decided by large\, multinational commodity traders and processors. At the same time\, they face prohibitively high costs for inputs from oligopolistic suppliers. The system is stacked against farmers and consumers alike. It’s time to confront corporate power in the food system.\n\nJoin the NFU on May 22nd at 3PM EST for a panel webinar on the farmers’ share of food prices and an examination of how corporate concentration in the Canadian food system harms both farmers and consumers featuring Keldon Bester of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project; Alex Purdye former Broadbent Institute Fellow; and Alyssa Gerhardt\, PhD student at Dalhousie University.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/food-price-inflation-and-farmer-livelihood-the-declining-farmers-share-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250515T203000
DTSTAMP:20250501T183359Z
CREATED:20250501T173847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T183359Z
UID:10000655-1747335600-1747341000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Save the Date: The Election’s Over - How do we mobilize for food sovereignty now? 🌱
DESCRIPTION:(4PM PDT / 5PM AB + SK / 6PM CDT / 7PM EDT / 8PM ADT / 8:30PM NDT) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we come together from across Canada to strategize ways to advance food sovereignty in the wake of the federal election. With a new political landscape emerging\, this is a crucial moment to organize\, build power\, and shape a just and sustainable food system for all! \n\n\n\nThis will be an informal Zoom session that will give us space to: \n\n\n\n\nDebrief the results of the election: Who got elected and what are they saying about food and farming?\n\n\n\nConsider next steps: What are concrete next steps for advocacy? Who should we build relationships with?\n\n\n\nFind the pressure points: Who are the decision-makers or organizations we can influence? What valuable relationships do we already have?\n\n\n\nConnect with one another: Ask questions\, pool knowledge\, and strengthen the foundations of a powerful movement.\n\n\n\n\n🗓️ Register Here!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/save-the-date-the-elections-over-how-do-we-mobilize-for-food-sovereignty-now-%f0%9f%8c%b1/
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250515T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260401T035959
DTSTAMP:20250515T170543Z
CREATED:20250515T170542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T170543Z
UID:10000662-1747281600-1775015999@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Payments Program
DESCRIPTION:The Advance Payments Program is a federal loan guarantee program which provides agricultural producers with easy access to low-cost cash advances.\n\nUnder the program\, you can access up to $1\,000\,000 in total advances based on the value of the eligible agricultural products you will produce or that you have in storage. The Government of Canada pays the interest on the first $100\,000 of your advance (the first $250\,000 for 2024 and 2025). You repay your advance as you sell the agricultural products\, with up to 18 months to fully repay the advance for most commodities (up to 24 months for cattle and bison).\n\nAPP advances can provide you with cash flow to meet your financial needs until you are able to sell your agricultural products. The program can provide marketing flexibility by allowing you to sell your agricultural products based on market conditions rather than the need for cash.\n\nAPP advances are available through 26 participating producer organizations\, that is\, APP Administrators\, across Canada.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/advance-payments-program/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Grant
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250503T200000
DTSTAMP:20250422T142234Z
CREATED:20250416T224434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T142234Z
UID:10000652-1746277200-1746302400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:🌸 Beltane Celebration at Roots Farm and Retreat 🌿
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the turning of the wheel with fire\, flowers\, and intention. Our Beltane gathering is a sacred spring celebration of earth\, community\, and fertility—with wildflower crown crafting\, maypole dancing\, a fire ritual and altar\, grounding intention setting\, and a shared potluck feast.\nBring your spirit\, your dish\, and your openness to connect with the land and each other. \n🎟️ Sliding scale contribution: $20–30📍Newington\, Ontario📲 RSVP & potluck sign-up at: rootsfarmretreat.org/events \nLet the season of blossoming begin 🌼🔥🌱
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/%f0%9f%8c%b8-beltane-celebration-at-roots-farm-and-retreat-%f0%9f%8c%bf/
LOCATION:Roots Farm & Retreat\, 16270 Bog Rd\, Newington\, ON K0C 1Y0\, Newington\, Ontario\, K0C 1Y0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T190000
DTSTAMP:20250414T214759Z
CREATED:20250414T191340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T214759Z
UID:10000650-1746122400-1746126000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Welcome to the NFU
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the National Farmers Union!\n\nYou’re invited to an onboarding session where new and newly engaged members\, like you\, will learn to build collective power within the structures of the union. This will be a casual and interactive space to meet other members while learning about the organization of the union\, active policy campaigns\, and opportunities to get involved. And most importantly\, there will be lots of opportunities to ask questions. There is strength in knowledge!\n\nRegister for our upcoming Welcome to the NFU event on Thursday May 1 at 4pm BC/ 5pm AB/ 6pm SK + MB/ 7pm ON + QC/ 9pm ATL.\n\nRegistration link: https://nfu-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/Oc16m38gSZWyBGcbLGd0QQ
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/welcome-to-the-nfu-2/
LOCATION:New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T000000
DTSTAMP:20250324T143217Z
CREATED:20241017T105807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T143217Z
UID:10000541-1746057600-1746057600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Start-up Farmer
DESCRIPTION:Start-up farmers have completed a successful year as a Test Cropper and have acquired the tools\, machinery and skills they need to manage a larger plot of land on their own. They are increasingly able to grow significant volumes of produce economically. They will continue to establish their markets and sales channels and are becoming better positioned to acquire their own land and have a successful farming career.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/start-up-farmer/
LOCATION:New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T000000
DTSTAMP:20250324T142910Z
CREATED:20241017T105806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T142910Z
UID:10000539-1746057600-1746057600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Test Marketer: Build Your Market
DESCRIPTION:During April and May as a Test Marketer\, you will be developing your market and sales channels while working a minimum of 5 hours a week assisting with vegetables of your choice.  When produce becomes available in early June your focus will switch to supplying  your markets with fresh produce. Our innovative approach focuses on the marketing and sales side of the farm business first ensuring that your farm business will be able to generate enough income to be profitable.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/test-marketer-build-your-market/
LOCATION:New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250501T000000
DTSTAMP:20250324T142920Z
CREATED:20241017T105806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T142920Z
UID:10000540-1746057600-1746057600@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Test Cropper: Put It Together On A Small Scale
DESCRIPTION:Test Croppers receive a small plot of land so they can continue to develop their growing skills. They continue to access produce from the onsite farm and continue to collaborate with other farmers to generate sales and grow their markets.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/test-cropper-put-it-together-on-a-small-scale/
LOCATION:New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T133000
DTSTAMP:20250430T144756Z
CREATED:20250128T195756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T144756Z
UID:10000623-1745496000-1745501400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:A better world is possible! Utopia in Thought and Action
DESCRIPTION:Utopia is usually considered to be an ideal that exists only in thought but is unable to change our everyday lives. However\, William Paris  believes utopia in fact helps us develop our creative capacities and reshape ordinary life. Utopia is not an ideal created by philosophers– it is the real struggle in our everyday lives to organize the spaces of our lives around freedom\, flourishing\, and solidarity instead of accumulation\, alienation\, and domination. Imagining a better world for farmers\, farming and agriculture is an essential tool for change. Bringing together the space of thought and the space of life is the most important  task of utopia.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/a-better-world-is-possible-utopia-in-thought-and-action/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250410T133000
DTSTAMP:20250415T032331Z
CREATED:20250127T212707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T032331Z
UID:10000621-1744286400-1744291800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Too much IS too much! Confronting ecological overshoot
DESCRIPTION:The global community is fixated on climate change as the existential threat facing civilization. Bill Rees argues that this focus misses the point entirely.  Global heating is only one symptom of an over-riding meta-problem: ecological overshoot (where societal impacts now exceed the Earth’s capacity to recover) . Overshoot is the inevitable result of excessive material growth on a finite planet driven by industrial capitalism and its hand-maiden\, neoliberal economics. Politically acceptable solutions to global heating are not fixing the climate\, are causing considerable additional environmental damage and are worsening overshoot. Unattended\, overshoot is a terminal condition. What can communities do to increase self-reliance\, enhance food security and otherwise cushion themselves against the coming contraction?NFU climate committee member\, Rick Munroe\, will provide extra context to this conversation about overshoot and growth by presenting on his research on government awareness of this issue. Rick will present about the level of awareness among Government of Canada’s research on this topic and whether or not our federal government has ever analyzed the contradiction between two competing goals: constant economic growth versus ecological health & long-term resource requirements
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/too-much-is-too-much-confronting-ecological-overshoot/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T180000
DTSTAMP:20250326T173457Z
CREATED:20250322T085105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T173457Z
UID:10000640-1743854400-1743876000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Mycelium Market | Marché du mycélium
DESCRIPTION:Venez célébrer l’arrivée de la saison de croissance au Marché du mycélium le samedi 5 avril de 12h à 18h à la Coop BMP à Milton Park ! 🍄🌱🌷 Ce marché vibrant est l’endroit idéal pour ramasser divers types de mycélium pour faire pousser des champignons dans votre jardin\, ainsi que des graines de producteurs locaux pour préparer votre jardin pour le printemps. Il y aura également une table d’échange de graines et de plantes d’intérieur où les membres de la communauté peuvent échanger\, créer des œuvres d’art à base de graines et en apprendre plus sur les merveilleuses initiatives vertes de la communauté. 😄\nNe manquez pas cette occasion de démarrer votre saison de jardinage en apprenant comment inoculer votre jardin avec des champignons !🪻🎋🍅\n\n–\n\nCome celebrate the arrival of the growing season at the Mycelium Market on Saturday\, April 5th from 12 -6 PM at the BMP Coop in Milton Park! 🍄🌱🌷 This vibrant market is the perfect place to pick up various types of mycelium for growing mushrooms in your garden\, as well as seeds from local producers to get your garden ready for spring. There will also be a fun seed and houseplant swap table\, where community members can exchange\, create seed art\, and learn about wonderful green initiatives in the community. 😄\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to kickstart your gardening season with fresh on how to inoculate your garden with fungi !🪻🎋🍅
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/mycelium-market-marche-du-mycelium/
LOCATION:BMP Coop\, 3714 Avenue du Parc\, Montréal\, Quebec\, H8S2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250404T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20250402T153026Z
CREATED:20250311T143558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T153026Z
UID:10000633-1743786000-1743868800@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Region 6 (SK) Convention
DESCRIPTION:It is our pleasure to invite you to 2 upcoming events in Saskatoon. First\, join us on Friday\, April 4th for a social at Amigos Cantina Backroom. The following day\, Saturday\, April 5th\, we will gather again for our Region 6 Convention at Station 20 West. Register below\, and read on for details! \n\n\n\nRegistration: bit.ly/R6-registration-form \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 4th\, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pmRegion 6 Social\n\n\n\nLocation: Amigos Cantina Backroom\, 806 Dufferin Avenue in Saskatoon \n\n\n\nAdmission: Free. Food and drink available to order. \n\n\n\nWe will have a social and storytelling event with the opportunity for members to participate in an “open mic.” Doors open at 5:00 pm. Formal presentations and curated storytelling will begin at 7:00 pm. Following these\, we will invite members to share with the group. Conversation and networking will continue until we wrap up at 10:00 pm. Bring your best stories and your NFU-curious friends\, family\, and fellow farmers! \n\n\n\n5:00 pmDoors open: Registration\, networking\, and food and beverages available to order7:00 pmProgramming begins: Member presentations8:00 pmOpen mic with Stewart Wells10:00 pmDoors close\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 5th\, 10:00 am – 4:00 pmRegion 6 Convention\n\n\n\nLocation: Station 20 West (1120 20th St W) in Saskatoon \n\n\n\nor online via Zoom: Launch Meeting. \n\n\n\nAdmission: For those attending in person\, the event is pay-what-you-can with a suggested fee of $50 to cover lunch\, refreshments\, and venue rental. This fee can be paid in cash at the door or at any time by e-transfer to nfu@nfu.ca. Be sure to include a note with your e-transfer that states “R6 Convention Registration Fee.” A fee of $20 is suggested for online participation\, to cover audiovisual capacity and staffing\, which can be paid by e-transfer. \n\n\n\n Coffee and lunch will be provided\, with a vegetarian option. \n\n\n\nThe parking lot at Station 20 West is across 20th Street on the south side\, with access from Avenue K S near the corner of 20th Street. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to attend; however\, only farmer members may participate in elections and resolutions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 amDoors open and registration10:00 amCall to order\, welcome\, and land acknowledgement: Julie Maxwell and Michael Gertler10:15 amReport from Resolutions and Nominations Committees10:30 amRegional Update: Michael Gertler10:45 amCaucus and Committee Updates – International Programs Committee (IPC): Lyle Orchard  – Membership Development Committee (MDC): Sarah Foley  – Youth Caucus: Sarah Foley   – Women’s Caucus   – BIPOC Caucus11:15 amNational Policy Initiatives and Tariffs Discussion: Phil Mount (Zoom)12:00 pmLunch: Chili and Bannock served by Station 20 West (Vegetarian option available)1:00 pmKeynote Session“Farmland Ownership Concentration and Financialization in Saskatchewan”:André Magnan\, University of Regina2:00 pmRNA Interface Technologies: Terry Boehm2:15 pmRegional Council Elections – Regional Coordinator  – Two additional members who also serve as National Board Reps  – Members-at-large (3-4) – Program and Caucus Representatives: IPC\, Youth\, Women’s\, BIPOC3:00 pmRegional Resolutions3:30 pmPlanning and Networking4:00 pmAdjournment\n\n\n\n*Agenda subject to change. Registrants will receive relevant updates. \n\n\n\nPlease email Stewart Wells at toews.wells@sasktel.net with resolutions and cc Sarah Foley\, sarahheatherfoley@gmail.com. Email co-chairs Michael Gertler\, megertler@gmail.com\, and/or Julie Maxwell\, vp-operations@nfu.ca with nominations. We are actively seeking nominations for Women’s Representative and BIPOC Representative. \n\n\n\nResolutions and nominations from the floor can be accepted\, but we strongly prefer that they are sent in prior to convention. \n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any barriers to participation\, including cost\, travel\, or accommodations\, please email Sarah Foley at sarahheatherfoley@gmail.com for assistance in making arrangements. \n\n\n\nA New Member’s Guide to NFU Regional Conventions: \n\n\n\nRegional conventions are held every year as set out in our constitution. The purpose of the regional convention shall be to: \n\n\n\n\nDevelop strategy and action on matters concerning the members residing in the region which is consistent with national policy;\n\n\n\nConsider policies and programs to be recommended to the annual convention;\n\n\n\nElect one member\, or such other number of members as may be assigned from the region\, to the board;\n\n\n\nElect one women’s advisory committee member;\n\n\n\nElect one youth advisory committee member;\n\n\n\nElect one BIPOC advisory committee member;\n\n\n\nElect one International Programs committee member. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Resolutions:\n\n\n\nThe NFU’s Policy Statement compiles all policies — including position statements\, policy recommendations to government\, action directives\, etc. – that have been passed by a majority vote of delegates at previous national conventions. \n\n\n\nEach year members bring forward new policy proposals in the form of resolutions for debate on the floor of the National Convention. Resolutions that pass are added to the NFU Policy Statement. \n\n\n\nPrior to the National Convention\, each NFU Region holds an annual Regional Convention where resolutions are debated and voted upon. Resolutions that have been passed at the regional level come forward to the national Convention. \n\n\n\nAll members in good standing residing in the region may submit and vote on resolutions. \n\n\n\nDebate at both regional and national conventions is done according to the rules of order published in Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance\, New Edition by O. Garfield Jones. The goal is to have as many policy resolutions as possible heard and thoroughly debated with the least amount of time wasted.
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SUMMARY:Farm Succession: A Farmer Meetup and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:As farmers look toward retirement\, the majority of farmers today do not have a succession plan in place. Join us for an informal discussion. \nAt this event we will hear from farmers and other attendees about the various elements\, pitfalls and processes that make familial and non-familial succession a sometimes difficult issue for farmers to navigate. \nThe event will take place inside the Kemptville College greenhouses. \nAs more and more farmers look toward retirement\, the majority of farmers today do not have a succession plan in place. Join this informal gathering of farmers hosted by the National Farmers Union – Ontario to explore how farmers today can access succession resources and planning materials to navigate this difficult problem facing many farmers today. \nLight refreshments available.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/farm-succession-a-farmer-meetup-and-discussion/
LOCATION:New Brunswick
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