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SUMMARY:NFUniversity – Fossil-fuel-free farming? Solar power\, electric tractors\, and the future.
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 8th\, 12:00 – 1:30 PM Pacific\nNFUniversity is inviting you to register for our class on Fossil-Fuel-Free-Farming presented on Thursday\, April 8\, 2021\, at noon Pacific / 1PM Mountain / 2PM Central / 3PM Eastern / 4PM Atlantic. \nOn-farm fuel use is a significant source of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.  But farmers are also leaders in decarbonization\, investing in solar panels and finding other ways to reduce fossil fuel use.  Now\, the first electric tractors are on the market\, and hydrogen powered equipment is on the horizon.  Join NFUniversity for a session on on-farm energy use\, emissions\, alternative energy\, low-emission farm equipment\, and the possibility of fossil fuel free farming.  For 99% of the time that humans have practiced agriculture\, it is been fossil fuel free.  How far in that direction can we go in the coming decade? \nDan Woynillowicz (energy and environmental policy analyst) and Tony Neale (farmer\, NFU member\, and electric tractor and solar array owner) will look at the current situation regarding energy use and emissions and look ahead\, to what’s possible. \n Bios \n Dan Woynillowicz is the Principal of Polaris Strategy + Insight\, a public policy advisory firm he launched in 2020.  An experienced researcher\, analyst and advocate\, he advises leading businesses and governments and is a regular public commentator on Canadian climate change and energy policy.  Drawing upon two decades of experience working at the interface of climate change policy and politics\, he offers unique insights into the energy transition and opportunities arising from climate solutions. \nTony Neale is the founder and farm manager of Wheelbarrow Farm\, where they grow 8 acres of mixed organic vegetables\, flowers\, fruits and nuts.  Since 2008\, Tony has been growing the business\, training the next generation of farmers and developing sustainable practices and technologies on the farm.  In 2018\, the Wheelbarrow Farm team decided to quickly transition away from fossil fuel inputs by installing solar power and purchasing a first-of-its-kind electric tractor.  In 2022 they will add an electric delivery vehicle to their fleet and by 2025 they plan on replacing all gas delivery vehicles with electric.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfuniversity-fossil-fuel-free-farming-solar-power-electric-tractors-and-the-future/
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SUMMARY:Engaged Elders Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Older members of the NFU are meeting up! If connecting across the country sounds like fun\, join in the Engaged Elders Social Hour monthly on Zoom. There are many topics on our members’ minds including succession planning for your farm. \nMeet long-time friends and make new ones.  Please share this invitation with fellow farmers and neighbours — you don’t have to be a member to join in. Please find instructions on how to join and participate on Zoom below. \nQuestions?  Call the office at 306-652-9465 or email nfu@nfu.ca. \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nDate: Tuesday\, April 13th\, 2021 at   1:00 PM Pacific / 2:00 PM Alberta & Saskatchewan\n3:00 PM Manitoba / 4:00 PM Eastern\n5:00 PM Atlantic \nTo Join Zoom Meeting by Computer \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88389251446?pwd=YTBhbnFEOE1XR0VZQ0hpWnRZdXJsQT09 \nMeeting ID: 883 8925 1446 \nPasscode: 024735 \nTo Join Zoom Meeting by Phone \nDial by your location \n +1 587 328 1099 \n +1 647 374 4685 \n+1 647 558 0588 \n +1 778 907 2071 \n+1 204 272 7920 \n+1 438 809 7799 \nMeeting ID: 883 8925 1446 \nPasscode: 024735
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/engaged-elders-social-hour-2/
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SUMMARY:NFU District 1\,  Region 1 (Prince Edward Island) Annual District Convention
DESCRIPTION:Credit Union Place\, Summerside PEI. \nRegistration at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 10:00 a.m. \nSocial distancing regulations will be observed. \n\nRegistration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting itself getting underway at 10:00 a.m. Covid-19 regulations will be observed. \nAlong with the usual reports\, etc. we are planning a number of guest speakers TBA. \nResolutions will be debated during the day and elections held for the positions of District Director\, Women’s District Director and Youth District Director. \nGordon Carter\, JP Hendricken and Ranald MacFarlane will be asked to make up the Resolutions Committee so if you have a resolution you wish to have considered\, please contact one of them. Resolutions from the floor will also be considered for presentation by the Resolutions Committee. \nAssistance for child care will be available; if you need assistance with this\, please contact Edith Ling at 902-368-1262. \nA noon meal will be available in the Credit Union Place restaurant. \nIt is planned that the convention will conclude by 4:00 p.m. \nRegistration fee of $20 per person will help cover the cost of the convention and noon meal.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-district-1-region-1-prince-edward-island-annual-district-convention/
CATEGORIES:District Convention,Regional Convention
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