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/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/Regina BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20230101T000000 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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250213T133000 DTSTAMP:20250220T193217Z CREATED:20250113T201332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T193217Z UID:10000611-1739448000-1739453400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): The NFU’s recent report DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) are lower-emission\, non-fossil-fuel energy sources for the world’s aircraft fleet—“drop-in” fuels that require no modifications to aircraft or engines. The proposal is to make SAFs largely from biological sources: corn\, soybeans\, and canola now and over the next decade or so\, and then increasingly from straw and other “agricultural residues” and from purpose-grown energy crops such as grasses or fast-growing trees (with a minor portion from forestry residues).Why should citizens and policymakers be concerned about SAFs?  Because the immense scale of the global SAF project creates significant potential to move us away from many of our food systems\, climate\, decarbonization\, sustainability\, and social justice goals. At the same time\, the huge\, global SAF project may fail in its stated intent: to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and warming effects from a rapidly expanding aviation sector.Darrin Qualman\, NFU Director of Climate Crisis Policy and Action\, will explain SAFs and tell webinar participants why the global SAF megaproject may be among the largest factors shaping agriculture and food systems this century. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-the-nfus-recent-report/ CATEGORIES:NFUniversity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NFUniversity-2023-2024-900-x-600-px.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250206T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250206T150000 DTSTAMP:20250206T165027Z CREATED:20250113T152207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T165027Z UID:10000609-1738850400-1738854000@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\nFebruary 6 12pm PST / 1pm MST / 2pm CST / 3pm EST / 4pm AST\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/new-nfu-member-onboarding/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Member-onboarding.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250205T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250205T000000 DTSTAMP:20241031T175545Z CREATED:20241017T105805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T175545Z UID:10000538-1738713600-1738713600@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Holistic Marketing & Business Planning DESCRIPTION:This interactive online course steps you through the basics of using the Holistic Management decision-making framework to guide you in your marketing and business planning. You will have the opportunity to develop your business model and explore marketing options so that you can more effectively create your marketing and business plan outlines. You will also identify key action steps to begin implementation of those plans as part of the strategic development of your farm or ranch. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/marketing-business-planning/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250203T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140358Z CREATED:20241017T105805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140358Z UID:10000537-1738540800-1738540800@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Organic Seed Production DESCRIPTION:Organic Vegetable Seed Production is a self-directed\, online\, 8 week\, comprehensive intermediate course focused on delivering the science and business of organic vegetable seed production. The course is national in scope but provides opportunities for learning and mentorship specific to your region. \nDuring this 8 week course\, students will be offered a self-directed learning experience with live opportunities for mentorship with established Canadian seed growers and networking opportunities with their student peers but no formal instruction. \nStudents will be offered “office hours” with mentors – established Canadian seed growers – where they may ask questions and seek guidance on course materials and assessments as well as receive feedback on their seed crop plan. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in a regionally delivered farmer mentorship program to support continued hands-on learning throughout the growing season. Outside of a mandatory orientation session\, students are not required to participate in these live opportunities in order to successfully complete the course\, although it is strongly encouraged for a full learning experience. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/organic-seed-production/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250130T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250130T000000 DTSTAMP:20241031T174607Z CREATED:20241017T105750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T174607Z UID:10000532-1738195200-1738195200@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Holistic Cropping Planning DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn how to effectively manage your cropland and cropping practices to increase soil fertility and resilience as well as increase production and profitability from your cropping practices. Learn how to complete crop production planning all in the context of regenerative and conservation agriculture. \nThis curriculum was developed with input from master farmers and educators and explains key cropping concepts such as no-till\, cover cropping\, cocktail seeding\, mulching\, intercropping\, shelterbelts\, perennial crops\, and integrating livestock\, as well as providing numerous planning worksheets and templates as well examples of completed worksheets and a long list of multi-media resources for further study. \nWhether you’re growing vegetables\, fruit\, grains\, or forage\, or are a large or small producer\, this course covers it all. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/holistic-cropping-planning/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T200000 DTSTAMP:20250109T175316Z CREATED:20250109T174901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T175316Z UID:10000607-1738089000-1738094400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Free School for Farmworkers: Athletes In Overalls - Movement Health & Injury Prevention DESCRIPTION:Anyone who has farmed for a day\, a week\, a month\, or a full season knows that farming is a MARATHON (maybe a series of marathons!)\, and not a sprint. When we look at farmwork through the lens of sport and athleticism\, what changes for us? How does that impact our diet\, our noticing in our bodies\, our sleep hygiene\, and our confidence in how we advocate for ourselves? \n\n\n\nAt the next Free School session\, longtime farmer and farmworker\, strength athlete\, and personal trainer Cynthia Flores of Labor-Movement will discuss movement health and wellness for farmworkers from an athletic perspective. Cynthia asks: What does it mean to be a farmworker and an athlete? What is movement self-advocacy? \n\n\n\nYou can expect to learn tips on managing food\, fluid\, sleep\, and stress for best performance over long days and the season. The discussion will focus on safe lifts using hinges and squats\, reducing the potential of low back pain or injury\, and moving and carrying loads. \n\n\n\nThere will be time for Q&A and discussion so bring your questions and experiences! \n\n\n\nJoin us Tuesday\, January 28\, at 3:30 pm PT/6:30 pm ET on Zoom. This session will not be recorded. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nFacilitator bio: Cynthia Flores\, owner and founder of Labor-Movement LLC\, owned and operated a vegetable production for 20 years in western Maine\, and turkey farmed for 12 holiday seasons. She has been a strength athlete for 12 years\, and is a Certified Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. Founded in 2020\, Labor-Movement works with farmers and farmworkers in body mechanics and movement pattern training\, with a goal of preventing injuries and extending career longevity. In 2024\, Cynthia worked with over 900 farmers in 18 states and British Columbia. \n\n\n\nAccessibility information: This session will be facilitated in English and simultaneously interpreted into Spanish by Cooperativa Brujúlas. Closed captioning will also be available. \n\n\n\nCo-hosted by Not Our Farm\, UW-Extension\, and FairShare CSA Coalition. \n\n\n\nPlease note that Free School for Farmworkers sessions are a farmworker-only space. \n\n\n\n*We define a farmworker as someone working on a farm they do not own\, for or without pay\, including interns\, apprentices\, cooperative workers\, and aspiring farmworkers. If you have questions about whether you are eligible to participate\, please contact Anita Adalja at anita@notourfarm.org URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/free-school-for-farmworkers-athletes-in-overalls-movement-health-injury-prevention/ CATEGORIES:Event,Exchange Hub LOCATION:https://events.humanitix.com/free-school-for-farmworkers-athletes-in-overalls-movement-health-and-injury-prevention END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250122T133000 DTSTAMP:20250130T233007Z CREATED:20250108T202516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T233007Z UID:10000605-1737547200-1737552600@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Lives and Experiences of South Asian Migrant Agricultural Workers in British Columbia DESCRIPTION:In the late 1970s\, a group of young South Asian men  in BC recognized the need for farmworkers to organize\, which led to the creation of the Canadian Farmworkers Union (CFU). A documentary about the CFU\, celebrated images of its members and showed how women joined the struggle for better working conditions. While the CFU seemed to be  a success story\,  when conducting interviews in rural Abbotsford this past year\, it became clear to Dr. Anushay Malik that the conditions the CFU fought against are still very much alive and well in rural BC.In this NFUniversity session Dr. Malik will chronicle the formation of the CFU\, its successes\, and why those successes were short-lived. This exploration of the history of the CFU will help answer key questions about labour organizing\, including: what motivates workers to come together to form a union at some points\, and at other times\, resist unionizing efforts? How did the CFU manage to involve so many migrant women in the union? Why didn’t the CFU lead to lasting change? What are the current conditions for South Asian farmworker women in BC today? URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/lives-and-experiences-of-south-asian-migrant-agricultural-workers-in-british-columbia/ CATEGORIES:NFUniversity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NFUniversity-2023-2024-900-x-600-px.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250122T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250125T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140358Z CREATED:20241017T105752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140358Z UID:10000536-1737504000-1737763200@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Guelph Organic Conference DESCRIPTION:A diverse and inspiring lineup dedicated to advancing organic agriculture and sustainable food systems. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/guelph-organic-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event,Exchange Hub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250122T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250122T000000 DTSTAMP:20241031T175513Z CREATED:20241017T105751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T175513Z UID:10000535-1737504000-1737504000@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Holistic Grazing Planning DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn the key grazing planning principles and practices for improving land health and productivity. You will learn the steps to this simple approach to grazing planning so that you can better analyze and address critical grazing considerations\, as well as determine forage inventory\, animal needs\, and grazing and recovery periods. Once you have clarity about these parameters you will learn how to develop and communicate to others a written grazing plan. This course is seven weeks long and you should plan on about 2 – 4 hours each week to participate in the webinars and complete the assignments. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/grazing-planning/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250113T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250113T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140359Z CREATED:20241017T105751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140359Z UID:10000534-1736726400-1736726400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Part 4: Financial Barriers to Climate Action Implementation DESCRIPTION:Financing is one of the most common challenges local governments face when looking to put their climate plans into action. Municipal governments are limited in the tools available to them to raise revenue\, being largely dependent on property taxes\, user fees\, and funding from other levels of government. Though climate mitigation and adaptation will ultimately result in cost-savings for governments and residents alike\, many projects require significant initial investment\, which can be a deterrent for cash-strapped municipalities. \nHowever\, municipalities are also creating new and innovative solutions\, creating taxation structures\, working with new partners\, and tapping into new sources of revenue. This webinar will feature a discussion of the range of different climate financing options available to municipalities\, as well as a case study of one community’s successful approach to financing climate action. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/part-4-financial-barriers-to-climate-action-implementation/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250109T133000 DTSTAMP:20250129T030656Z CREATED:20241216T211656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T030656Z UID:10000597-1736424000-1736429400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Exploring the LEAP Project - Leveraging Ecosystems to transform Agriculture on the Prairies DESCRIPTION:The NFU is a partner organization to the Leveraging Ecosystems to transform Agriculture on the Prairies (LEAP) Project at the University of Manitoba. The LEAP Project seeks to explore agricultural intensification strategies and design farming systems that use technology and nature-based tools to reduce GHG emissions\, capture carbon\, support biodiversity\, and help agriculture mitigate and adapt to negative effects of climate change. The Project encompasses five activities: Farmer Engagement\, First Nations Self-Determined Farming Systems\, Landscape Analyses\, Net-Zero Farming Systems\, and Future Farm Scenarios. \n\n\n\nThis NFUniversity session explores the work being completed in the Landscape Analyses and Future Farm Scenarios activities. The Landscape Analyses activity evaluates how perennialization strategies already being implemented in the eastern Prairie region may help to shift agriculture to net-zero using data collected on farms. The Future Farm Scenarios activity uses Agriculture and Agrifood Canada’s Holos model to answer “what if?” questions regarding land management decisions that affect a farm’s GHG emissions URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/exploring-the-leap-project-leveraging-ecosystems-to-transform-agriculture-on-the-prairies/ CATEGORIES:NFUniversity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NFUniversity-2023-2024-900-x-600-px.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250107T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250107T000000 DTSTAMP:20241031T174718Z CREATED:20241017T105750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T174718Z UID:10000533-1736208000-1736208000@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Foundations of Holistic Management DESCRIPTION:Learn how to more effectively manage your farm or ranch for the triple bottom line (social\, environmental\, and financial sustainability). Improve your ability to observe and understand relationships on your operation. Make decisions and monitor results to avoid unintended consequences and reach your goals more quickly with fewer resources. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/holistic-management-foundation/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241210T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241210T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140359Z CREATED:20241017T105736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140359Z UID:10000531-1733788800-1733788800@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Mental Health ASIST Training for Individuals DESCRIPTION:ASIST\, from LivingWorks\, is a 2-day intensive\, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help individuals recognize the risk of suicide\, and learn how to intervene to prevent the risk of suicidal thoughts from becoming suicidal behaviours. \nSuitable for all persons in positions of trust: health professionals\, social service workers\, teachers\, counsellors\, youth workers\, police and correctional staff\, and community volunteers. Prepared caregivers can help prevent suicide. \nLearning Outcomes:\nUnderstand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions\nProvide guidance and suicide first aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs\nIdentify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it\nAppreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large\nRecognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/mental-health-asist-training-for-individuals-2/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241205T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140359Z CREATED:20241017T105736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140359Z UID:10000530-1733184000-1733356800@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Interconnected: EFAO’s 11th Annual conference DESCRIPTION:EFAO’s annual conference draws farmers\, growers\, and food producers from across the food system for two days of intensive learning\, idea-sharing\, networking and celebration with good food and friends. With over 300 attendees\, the EFAO Conference connects you with people who care passionately about farming and food. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/interconnected-efaos-11th-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event,Exchange Hub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241202T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241202T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140359Z CREATED:20241017T105736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140359Z UID:10000529-1733097600-1733097600@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Part 3: Institutional and Political Barriers to Climate Action Implementation DESCRIPTION:When it’s time to start implementing local climate plans\, a set of challnges often arise that are political and institutional in nature. Municipal governments often come up against established procedures and resistance to change that can slow down the adoption of new climate policies and practices. At the same time\, implementing climate plans effectively often requires deep levels of coordination and collaboration across municipal departments and agencies and with other local actors in the community\, yet this type of coordinate can be challenging to achieve. Within municipalities\, it can also be complex and time-consuming to achieve policy integration\, incorporating climate objectives into existing plans and policies. Finally\, communities do not exist in isolation; rather\, they must operate within the broader landscape of provincial/territorial and federal governments whose support for climate action can vary greatly. Future proofing climate action is thus essential in guarding against shifting politics. \nThis webinar will dive into some of these barriers and explore how they can be overcome. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/part-3-institutional-and-political-barriers-to-climate-action-implementation/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241127T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241127T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140359Z CREATED:20241017T105735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140359Z UID:10000528-1732665600-1732665600@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation DESCRIPTION:kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives\, equity\, accountability and inclusion\, from an Indigenous perspective. \nElements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series rooted in Indigenous values. Guided by reciprocity\, inclusion\, curiosity\, and humility\, our learning journey unfolds over four weeks\, with four powerful 2.5-hour sessions. Get ready for an informative\, interactive\, and impactful experience! \nYA is offering discount codes for 50% or 90% off to farmers and food provisioners in BC. If cost is a barrier\, let us know and we will send you a 100% off discount code. At full price including registration fees\, the whole series is about $500. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241121T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241123T000000 DTSTAMP:20241021T222251Z CREATED:20241017T105735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T222251Z UID:10000527-1732147200-1732320000@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:VALUING FARMING\, LAND & PEOPLE: NFU National Convention 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join in on democracy in action! Policy debates on issues brought by the membership\, leadership elections\, (re)kindling connections\, dancing & music\, inspiring speakers\, Indigenous-led workshops\, more debate\, and planning collective action. It’s all here – curated for you\, fellow farmers and farm workers – in Saskatoon (and online through Zoom). \n\n\n\nWe will be joined in person with a fabulous Keynote Speaker: Austin Frerick\, author of Barons: Money\, Power\, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. Read his book before you come for deeply-informed conversations. His chapters on the monopolies of Cargill and JBS transcend borders and his compelling thesis is equally relevant to the Canadian food system. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/valuing-farming-land-people-nfu-national-convention-2024/ CATEGORIES:Event,Exchange Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nfu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NFU-Convention-Facebook-940-x-788-EN.png ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241120T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241120T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140400Z CREATED:20241017T105721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140400Z UID:10000526-1732060800-1732060800@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation DESCRIPTION:kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives\, equity\, accountability and inclusion\, from an Indigenous perspective. \nElements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series rooted in Indigenous values. Guided by reciprocity\, inclusion\, curiosity\, and humility\, our learning journey unfolds over four weeks\, with four powerful 2.5-hour sessions. Get ready for an informative\, interactive\, and impactful experience! \nYA is offering discount codes for 50% or 90% off to farmers and food provisioners in BC. If cost is a barrier\, let us know and we will send you a 100% off discount code. At full price including registration fees\, the whole series is about $500. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation-2-3/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241119T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241119T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140400Z CREATED:20241017T105721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140400Z UID:10000525-1731974400-1731974400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Mental Health ASIST Training for Individuals DESCRIPTION:ASIST\, from LivingWorks\, is a 2-day intensive\, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help individuals recognize the risk of suicide\, and learn how to intervene to prevent the risk of suicidal thoughts from becoming suicidal behaviours. \nSuitable for all persons in positions of trust: health professionals\, social service workers\, teachers\, counsellors\, youth workers\, police and correctional staff\, and community volunteers. Prepared caregivers can help prevent suicide. \nLearning Outcomes:\nUnderstand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions\nProvide guidance and suicide first aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs\nIdentify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it\nAppreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large\nRecognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/mental-health-asist-training-for-individuals/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241118T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241118T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140400Z CREATED:20241017T105720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140400Z UID:10000524-1731888000-1731888000@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation DESCRIPTION:kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives\, equity\, accountability and inclusion\, from an Indigenous perspective. \nElements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series rooted in Indigenous values. Guided by reciprocity\, inclusion\, curiosity\, and humility\, our learning journey unfolds over four weeks\, with four powerful 2.5-hour sessions. Get ready for an informative\, interactive\, and impactful experience! \nYA is offering discount codes for 50% or 90% off to farmers and food provisioners in BC. If cost is a barrier\, let us know and we will send you a 100% off discount code. At full price including registration fees\, the whole series is about $500. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation-2-4/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241113T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241113T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140400Z CREATED:20241017T105720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140400Z UID:10000523-1731456000-1731456000@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation DESCRIPTION:kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives\, equity\, accountability and inclusion\, from an Indigenous perspective. \nElements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series rooted in Indigenous values. Guided by reciprocity\, inclusion\, curiosity\, and humility\, our learning journey unfolds over four weeks\, with four powerful 2.5-hour sessions. Get ready for an informative\, interactive\, and impactful experience! \nYA is offering discount codes for 50% or 90% off to farmers and food provisioners in BC. If cost is a barrier\, let us know and we will send you a 100% off discount code. At full price including registration fees\, the whole series is about $500. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation-2-5/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241111T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241113T000000 DTSTAMP:20241020T010704Z CREATED:20241017T105720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T010704Z UID:10000522-1731283200-1731456000@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Toward Just and Affordable Food Systems: Food Secure Canada Conference DESCRIPTION:Food Secure Canada is pleased to announce its upcoming event Convening 2024: Toward Just and Affordable Food Systems taking place November 11-13\, 2024 in Tiohtià:ke (Montréal\, QC). As food insecurity spirals ever upwards\, and patterns of hunger reflect Canada’s ongoing colonialism and structural racism\, Convening 2024 is an opportunity to engage in a coast to coast to coast conversation about food justice and affordability\, together with hundreds of people involved in Canadian food and justice movement(s). Register today! URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/toward-just-and-affordable-food-systems-food-secure-canada-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event,Exchange Hub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241107T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241107T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z CREATED:20241017T105707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z UID:10000521-1730937600-1730937600@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious DESCRIPTION:Join Young Agrarians for How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious\, starting on Thursday\, November 7th. This online\, 4-week program is open to anyone interested in farming—no prior experience required! It is also a great opportunity for those new to Canada to learn the basics of farming in northern climates. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/how-to-start-farming-an-introductory-course-for-the-farm-curious/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241106T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241106T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z CREATED:20241017T105706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z UID:10000520-1730851200-1730851200@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation DESCRIPTION:kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives\, equity\, accountability and inclusion\, from an Indigenous perspective. \nElements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series rooted in Indigenous values. Guided by reciprocity\, inclusion\, curiosity\, and humility\, our learning journey unfolds over four weeks\, with four powerful 2.5-hour sessions. Get ready for an informative\, interactive\, and impactful experience! \nYA is offering discount codes for 50% or 90% off to farmers and food provisioners in BC. If cost is a barrier\, let us know and we will send you a 100% off discount code. At full price including registration fees\, the whole series is about $500. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation-2-6/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241105T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241105T000000 DTSTAMP:20241031T173940Z CREATED:20241017T105706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T173940Z UID:10000519-1730764800-1730764800@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Financial Planning DESCRIPTION:Learn how to work on your business\, not just in your business. This step-by-step financial planning approach will help you understand the big picture view\, plan for profit\, control costs\, and make critical production decisions based on a clear analysis of your different enterprises. You will develop a financial plan for improved financial decisions on both annual budgets and long-term investments. You should plan on about 2 – 4 hours each week to participate in the webinars and complete the assignments. \nFor large-scale and small-scale ranchers\, farmers\, and land managers. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/financial-planning/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241104T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241120T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z CREATED:20241017T105705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z UID:10000517-1730678400-1732060800@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:New Farmer Training Training Program - Term 4 DESCRIPTION:November 4\, 6\, 11\,13\, 18 & 20: Build a foundation to start a successful farm enterprise.\nThis program will not only provide you with critical information to start your farm\, but you will meet other new and experienced farmers and become a part of the ecological agricultural community in Ontario. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need of a refresh. \nTerm 4:\n12 Webinars\nProvides entrepreneurship training for operating a farm business.\nSample workshops: Farm Design\, Business planning\, Production system management\, Budgets & Record keeping\, Marketing and distribution\, Financing\, and Land access. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/new-farmer-training-training-program-term-4/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241104T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241104T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z CREATED:20241017T105706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z UID:10000518-1730678400-1730678400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation DESCRIPTION:kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives\, equity\, accountability and inclusion\, from an Indigenous perspective. \nElements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series rooted in Indigenous values. Guided by reciprocity\, inclusion\, curiosity\, and humility\, our learning journey unfolds over four weeks\, with four powerful 2.5-hour sessions. Get ready for an informative\, interactive\, and impactful experience! \nYA is offering discount codes for 50% or 90% off to farmers and food provisioners in BC. If cost is a barrier\, let us know and we will send you a 100% off discount code. At full price including registration fees\, the whole series is about $500. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation-2-7/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241104T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241104T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z CREATED:20241017T105652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z UID:10000516-1730678400-1730678400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Part 2: Technical Barriers to Climate Action Implementation DESCRIPTION:Municipalities face significant challenges in advancing their climate initiatives due to several technical barriers. A lack of in-house expertise often hampers the ability to design and implement effective climate strategies\, leaving gaps in critical areas of action. Furthermore\, inadequate data on local climate impacts and greenhouse gas emissions complicates efforts to plan and monitor progress\, reducing the effectiveness of climate actions. Additionally\, many municipalities struggle with limited access to advanced technologies and infrastructure\, which can slow the adoption of innovative climate solutions. \nJoin us for this webinar as we explore these technical barriers and share examples of how municipalities are overcoming them to advance local climate action. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/part-2-technical-barriers-to-climate-action-implementation/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241101T000000 DTSTAMP:20241019T140401Z CREATED:20241017T105651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T140401Z UID:10000515-1730419200-1730419200@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Business Mentorship Network DESCRIPTION:Do you love farming but feel overwhelmed managing your farm business? Are you running a new farm or taking over the family farm and looking for business support? Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network matches new and next generation farmers that have 1- 5 years in business with mentors to cultivate the skills for running financially and ecologically viable farms. Mentors support you to dig into the business of farming and lay the groundwork for long-term sustainability. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/business-mentorship-network/ CATEGORIES:Exchange Hub,Training LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241030T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241030T000000 DTSTAMP:20241020T001613Z CREATED:20241017T105651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T001613Z UID:10000514-1730246400-1730246400@www.nfu.ca SUMMARY:Manitoba Beef and Forage Conference DESCRIPTION:The format this year will be a one-day event in Portage la Prairie\, where participants can expect the same great quality of information delivered in a combination of keynote presentations and hands-on breakout sessions. Topics covered will include testing and control of Johne’s disease\, business risk management tools\, predation challenges\, genomics\, vitamin and mineral nutrition\, family farm communication and much more! Our breakout sessions pair industry experts with local producers who share their practical insights and on-farm experience. This combination showcases the value of research and its application on the farm. \n\n\n\nThe conference agenda includes time for networking with presenters\, industry representatives\, vendors\, and fellow participants. A hot lunch catered by Merv’s Pitchfork Fondue is also provided. URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/manitoba-beef-and-forage-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event,Exchange Hub END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR