BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Farmers Union - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nfu.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Farmers Union REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Regina BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250701T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260130T050000 DTSTAMP:20250515T170518Z CREATED:20250515T170517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T170518Z UID:10000661-1751342400-1769749200@www.nfu.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250626T190000 DTSTAMP:20250616T143151Z CREATED:20250616T143150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T143151Z UID:10000675-1750964400-1750964400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:NFU Indigenous Peoples Day Movie Night: “Kanenon:we - Original Seeds” + Conversation with filmmaker Katsitsionni Fox DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day\, NFU’s Indigenous Solidarity Working Group is hosting a virtual movie night featuring “Kanenon:we – Original Seeds”\, a film following the stories of three Indigenous women reclaiming their ancient role as seed keepers. The film screening will take place on Zoom and will include a discussion with one of the filmmakers\, Katsitsionni Fox. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to spend time learning and sharing in community to highlight the vital role of Indigenous Peoples in defending seeds\, land and future generations. All are welcome! \n\n\n\nTo support Indigenous seed stewardship\, we encourage everyone to consider donating to the Kenhteke Seed Sanctuary. \n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-indigenous-peoples-day-movie-night-kanenonwe-original-seeds-conversation-with-filmmaker-katsitsionni-fox/ LOCATION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NFU-Indigenous-Peoples-Day-Movie-Night-Kanenonwe-Original-Seeds-Conversation-with-filmmaker-Katsitsionni-Fox-e1750084067269.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20250619T134257Z CREATED:20250619T134254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T134257Z UID:10000677-1750604400-1750611600@www.nfu.ca 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Wakefield-Event-Poster.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NFUniversity-2023-2024-900-x-600-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MAZON-Webinar-May-22-Insta.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:Alberta CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:Alberta CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:Alberta CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:Alberta CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NFUniversity-2023-2024-900-x-600-px.jpg END:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NFUniversity-2023-2024-900-x-600-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Cest-le-temps-des-recoltes-39-1.jpg END:VEVENT 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. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-6-sk-convention/ LOCATION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Region-6-Convention.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250330T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250330T163000 DTSTAMP:20250326T173242Z CREATED:20250320T173029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T173242Z UID:10000636-1743346800-1743352200@www.nfu.ca 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:Alberta ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_961926683_218888419964_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250330T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250330T200000 DTSTAMP:20250327T193202Z CREATED:20250327T192528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193202Z UID:10000642-1743339600-1743364800@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Sowing Seeds for Change 2025 DESCRIPTION:Embark with us on a cinematic journey on Sunday\, March 30th\, 2025 as our Film Festival unfolds\, immersing attendees in a rich tapestry of films and discussions centred around agriculture\, seed and Indigenous land sovereignty. Tickets also include a pay-what-you-can option to ensure inclusive access! The day will commence at 1 pm with registration and reception\, inviting attendees to check in\, engage with vendors and showcases in the lower pavilion of the hall. \n\n\n\nAt 2 pm\, we launch with an introduction and welcome speech follow\, setting the tone for the film festival\, with an overview that illuminates the day’s mission and its significance. Each block features thought-provoking short films and knowledgeable speakers in order to enrich the participants’ viewing experience. With time for open in-depth discussions that will amplify understanding and we encourage audience participation with a Q&A. Between each film block that’s will be a 15 minute break to provide more opportunities to explore vendors and energize the attendees. \n\n\n\nAt 2:45 pm we begin our first film and discussion block\, “Seed Sovereignty.” The short films will explore critical themes such as challenges to seed security\, revival of Indigenous seed varieties\, and facing seed monopolies in the market. \n\n\n\nOur second block of films begins at 4:00 pm\, “Indigenous Stewardship and Land Relations”\, will take us to 4C Farms – Cowessess First Nation in RM of Grayson\, Saskatchewan and Backwoods Buffalo here in Woodlands County\, Alberta. Through these short films and discussion we will explore Indigenous land relations\, from the revival of pre-colonial practices to recreating an agricultural base for Indigenous self-sufficiency and self-determination. \n\n\n\nOur third and last block of films begins at 5:15 pm\, “Monopolies\, Markets\, and Regenerating Our Lands”introduces us to Penny Lane in Swift Current\, Saskatchewan and Davey Creek Ranch here in Innisfail\, Alberta. These films will explore small-scale and family farm operations in our current monopolized world\, from succession stories to labour challenges\, climate change to carbon capture\, soil degradation to regenerative grazing\, and labor-output challenges. \n\n\n\nEnding the night off with Dinner at 6:15 pm and a final chance to explore vendor. This moment of camaraderie enhances the festival experience\, fostering connections among participants.The festival crescendos to its Closing Ceremony at 8:05 pm\, expressing gratitude to sponsors and partners. \n\n\n\nWith a meticulously curated program and engaging discussions this upcoming Film Festival promises to be a transformative experience\, uniting diverse voices in the shared exploration of indigenous sovereignty and agriculture’s challenges and possibilities. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/sowing-seeds-for-change-2025/ LOCATION:Ukrainian Centre\, 11018 97 Street Northwest Edmonton\, AB T5H 2M9 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AUUC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250329T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250329T173000 DTSTAMP:20250326T173051Z CREATED:20250320T234200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T173051Z UID:10000638-1743262200-1743269400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:The Path to Climate Resilience in Agriculture DESCRIPTION:Curious about what the National Farmer’s Union is working on? Worried about extreme weather ruining your harvests? Want to do more to address agricultural climate impacts than changing practices on your INDIVIDUAL farm? \n\n\n\nJoin a conversation next weekend with the National Farmers Union about advancing climate reselience in agriculture! We’ll be discussing the NFU’s agricultural climate solution proposals – including a bold plan to scale up extension and agronomy services to support farm transitions to regenerative agriculture. \n\n\n\nThis policy has been gaining steam over the last two years and needs a strong advocacy push from us in Quebec to get it included in the next federal budget – we’ll be brainstorming next steps for action! \n\n\n\nThere will also be a short documentary about climate adaptation strategies on one of our local member farms and lots of information about the NFU’s work beyond climate issues. \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday March 29\, 3:30-5:30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: St. George Church in St. Anne (23 rue Perrault) \n\n\n\n➡️ SIGN UP HERE URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/the-path-to-climate-resilience-in-agriculture/ LOCATION:Église St-George’s Church – Parish Hall\, 23 Rue Perrault\, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue\, Quebec\, H9X 2C6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image003.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T133000 DTSTAMP:20250401T001954Z CREATED:20250127T212117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T001954Z UID:10000618-1743076800-1743082200@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Do we have the Right to Repair in Canada? DESCRIPTION:What happens when our toaster breaks? What can we do with a broken cellphone? Why don’t we have access to repair information for farm machinery? Should equipment manufacturers really be allowed to charge the rates that they do to fix tractors? The right to repair goes beyond the ability for consumers to repair electronics\, appliances\, and machinery. The right to repair is about independence and freedom from major manufacturers in order to have access to timely and inexpensive repairs\, as well as operability between products that suit the needs of consumers and farm businesses. It is also about affordability and sustainability – repairability and durability of products ensure that Canadians do not have to re-buy products that were intentionally designed to be replaced with newer products – also known as planned obsolescence.Dr. Alissa Centivany will present on the current state of the right to repair in Canada\, including legislation on repairability\, interoperability\, and durability. We will hear about recent changes to the Copyright and Competition Acts that have made a substantial right to repair more achievable in Canada. Dr. Centivany will also talk about the values of the right to repair and argue that a right to repair reflects deeper values about how we take care of the tools we use\, ourselves\, and our relationships. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/do-we-have-the-right-to-repair-in-canada/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:NFUniversity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NFUniversity-2023-2024-900-x-600-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250327T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250327T173000 DTSTAMP:20250326T171723Z CREATED:20250301T193419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T171723Z UID:10000631-1743067800-1743096600@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Region 5 Convention DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend the Region 5 Annual Convention which will be held Thursday\, March 27\, 2025 at the Clearwater Curling Rink\, 57 11th St N\, Clearwater\, MB with the theme: Farm Resilience and Solidarity in Troubled Times. \n\n\n\nThe official convention will commence at 10:00 am. The convention registration fee is $30 to cover lunch. We will have a potluck for supper. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please RSVP ‘NFU-MB Convention 2025’ to organizer@nfumb.ca. \n\n\n\nPresentation & Discussion Topics Include: \n\n\n\nChoice of Voice in Manitoba for General Farm Organization Representation ▪ Manitoba Crown Lands Act  ▪ Canadian Grain Commission ▪ Climate Change  ▪ Federal Sustainable Agriculture Strategy ▪ Tariffs and Trade Issues  ▪ Farm Issues in Manitoba \n\n\n\nFor complete information about the event\, including zoom link for online participants click here. \n\n\n\n\nMore info URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-5-convention/ LOCATION:Alberta ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Regional-Conventions-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T133000 DTSTAMP:20250324T203421Z CREATED:20250127T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T203421Z UID:10000617-1741867200-1741872600@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Green Grabbing & IPES-Food Land Squeeze Report DESCRIPTION:Unprecedented pressures on global farmland from “green” initiatives like carbon offsets\, tree plantations\, and biofuel crops are accelerating and converging in a  land squeeze that is  driving a surge in land inequality\, rural poverty\, and food insecurity – and risking a tipping point for smallholder agriculture.The Land Squeeze Report published by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) details ongoing land dispossession as new forms of land grabs proliferate. Sofía Monsalve Suárez will highlight the problems and discuss the solutions that IPES-Food proposes.\, We will also hear how countries like Colombia are currently working towards such solutions. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/green-grabbing-ipes-food-land-squeeze-report/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:NFUniversity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NFUniversity-2023-2024-900-x-600-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T203000 DTSTAMP:20250410T175821Z CREATED:20250224T193038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T175821Z UID:10000629-1741287600-1741293000@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Earth to Mouth: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion of Chinese Canadian Agriculture History DESCRIPTION:The stories of Chinese immigrants and Chinese Canadians\, especially of their roles in Canada’s food system\, have gone largely undocumented. This history includes survival of Chinese migrants under racist policies that prevented them from acquiring farmland\, and racist attitudes that still persist today. Examining these histories\, especially the resilience of Chinese Canadian farmers and farmworkers to carve out spaces of their own\, are important today in a climate of rising anti-immigrant and anti-Chinese racism. \n\n\n\nFarming is a forty-century tradition in Chinese culture. Chinese immigrant farmers bring with them generations of wisdom about working with nature\, including the philosophy of “food as medicine” (药食同源) and the belief that “land and people are one” (身土不二). These traditions not only guide sustainable farming practices but also shape resilience in the face of systemic barriers. The ability to adapt\, persevere\, and thrive is deeply rooted in these cultural principles\, making the contributions of Chinese Canadian farmers an essential yet often overlooked part of Canada’s agricultural history. \n\n\n\nJoin the National Farmers Union (NFU) and Chinese Canadian Agricultural Development Council (CCADC) on Thursday March 6th at 4 pm PT / 5 pm MT / 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET / 8pm AT for a virtual screening of Yung Chang’s Earth to Mouth. Filmed at the Wing Fong Farm in Ontario\, Earth to Mouth follows the tilling\, planting and harvesting of Asian vegetables destined for Chinese markets and restaurants. On 80 acres of land\, Lau King-Fai\, her son and a half-dozen migrant Mexican workers care for the plants. For Yeung Kwan\, her son\, the farm represents personal and financial independence. For his mother\, it is an oasis of peace. For the Mexican workers\, it provides jobs that help support their children back home. \n\n\n\nFollowing the screening will be a panel discussion and Q&A featuring: \n\n\n\n\nYung Chang\, the film’s award-winning director\, \n\n\n\nJingshu Yao\, PhD student\, University of Toronto Faculty of Information \n\n\n\nDavid Fu\, President of CCADC\, and \n\n\n\nSun Shan\, NFU and CCADC board member\n\n\n\n\nMandarin translation will be available at this event. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://nfu-ca.zoom.us/j/83812917061?pwd=4vvuKnslOessAMYJOHbC6u5cMto2FN.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 838 1291 7061Passcode: 748013 \n\n\n\nPhone: 305 224 1968 US    438 809 7799 Canada \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n ProvinceAlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukonOtherOptions\n \n I am an NFU member\n How did you hear about this webinar?InstagramFacebookEmail from the NFUForwarded EmailWord of MouthOther\n Register Today URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/earth-to-mouth-a-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-of-chinese-canadian-agriculture-history/ LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250306T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250306T170000 DTSTAMP:20250206T165319Z CREATED:20250131T153618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T165319Z UID:10000625-1741276800-1741280400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Welcome to the NFU! DESCRIPTION:The onboarding sessions are opportunities for new or newly engaged members to get to know the organization. It’ll be an opportunity to learn\, share interests\, and ask questions about how to get involved.  \n\n\n\nJoin an upcoming event! \n\n\n\n\nMarch 6 2pm PST / 3pm MST / 4pm CST / 5pm EST / 6pm AST\n\n\n\nMay 1 4pm PDT / 5pm MDT + SK / 6pm CDT / 7pm EDT / 8pm ADT\n\n\n\nNovember 4 2pm PDT / 3pm MDT + SK / 4pm CDT / 5pm EDT / 6pm ADT\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/welcome-to-the-nfu/ LOCATION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Member-onboarding.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T170000 DTSTAMP:20250123T200718Z CREATED:20250123T200716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T200718Z UID:10000613-1740816000-1740848400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Nourish: Farming for People\, Profit & the Planet DESCRIPTION:This year’s NFU-O Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention will be held on Saturday\, March 1st\, 2025 at the University of Toronto\, Scarborough Campus. \n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce that we will be hosting this in-person gathering in partnership with the UTSC Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences\, Feeding City Lab\, and Sustainable Food & Farming Futures SF3 Cluster. Online options will be available via Zoom\, for members who prefer to participate remotely. \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme – “Nourish: Farming for People\, Profit & the Planet\,” shares and celebrates how farmers have found ways to make farming profitable while nurturing the soil and working with nature\, treating farm workers fairly\, and providing healthy\, nutritious food for local communities. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for more details and registration information to come on the NFU-O website\, e-news\, and social media channels. Tickets go on sale soon. Learn more here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://nfuontario.ca/events/annual-general-meeting URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nourish-farming-for-people-profit-the-planet/ LOCATION:University of Toronto\, Scarborough Campus\, 1265 Military Trail\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1C 1A4 CATEGORIES:Event,Exchange Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/unnamed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T133000 DTSTAMP:20250131T204650Z CREATED:20250127T210511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T204650Z UID:10000615-1740657600-1740663000@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Achieving Security and Justice through Collective Action and Solidarity DESCRIPTION:In her 2023 CBC Massey Lecture series\, Astra Taylor argued “Insecurity is really central to the functioning of our political and economic system.” Rising farm debts\, the transformation of land into a financial instrument\, and our reliance on the market to fulfill basic needs has created insecurity and hollowed out rural communities.We live in the most prosperous era in human history\, but it’s also an era of profound insecurity. Ultimately\, however\, we are reliant on each other for our collective existence\, and it is this interdependence that will help us to resist the manufactured insecurity that we face today. \n\n\n\nAstra will argue that the interdependence that is needed will manifest in the form of solidarity. Solidarity must be seen both as a principle and as practice that can address the polycrisis that we face in this age of manufactured insecurity. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/achieving-security-and-justice-through-collective-action-and-solidarity/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:NFUniversity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NFUniversity-2023-2024-900-x-600-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250220T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250220T153000 DTSTAMP:20250204T152902Z CREATED:20250204T152858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T152902Z UID:10000627-1740060000-1740065400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Leave a Legacy DESCRIPTION:Let’s be clear – the NFU is unique. As a farmer-led organization\, there is nothing like it in Canada. But these are challenging times for organizations like ours\, continuing to tackle the tough issues on a tight budget\, with volunteer farmer leadership from across the country. The NFU needs your financial support if you are able to contribute. \n\n\n\nLearn about Leaving A Legacy\n\n\n\nLegacy donations can reduce your tax burden while ensuring your funds go directly to the important\, farmer-led work you want to see continue. \n\n\n\n40% of adult Canadians do not have a will and farmers’ finances are uniquely challenging. Planning may be possible to ensure the next generation’s success on (or off) your farm while supporting the ongoing work of the one farm organization that will protect their broader interests. It’s time to make a plan of action and be prepared. \n\n\n\nThe NFU and National Farmers Foundation will be hosting an online workshop on Thursday Feb. 20\, 2025 at 3pm EST about legacy donations. The workshop with Mike Skrypnek\, will cover: \n\n\n\n\nThat estate taxes can be minimized and even eliminated\n\n\n\nYou can prevent yourself from being taxed “twice“\n\n\n\nHow to defer capital gains when selling investments\, even with today’s proposed budget changes\n\n\n\nHow to generate income for life with assets you own\n\n\n\nHow you can take control of your legacy\, and our government supports it.\n\n\n\n\nRegister here. We look forward to learning with you. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/leave-a-legacy/ LOCATION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Leave-a-Legacy-Presentation-43.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR