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SUMMARY:Farming Cooperatively: Film Screening and Q+A with Tourne-Sol Cooperative Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting evening of connection\, film and discussion at the Concordia Greenhouse in Montreal\, QC\, Canada. \nWe are thrilled to present a community screening of a captivating short-documentary featuring Ferme Coopérative Tourne-Sol Cooperative Farm\, a worker-owned cooperative farm approaching its 20th year in operation. A film by March Forth Creative. \nAfter the short film\, stick around for a lively Q&A session with a member of the farm co-op who will share their experiences and answer burning questions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and be part of the movement towards a collaborative and community-centered food system. Moderated by Martin Van Den Borre. \nPresented by the National Farmers Union as part of Depth of Field: Films About Farming. In partnership with Coop CultivAction and the Geography Undergraduate Society. \n  \nDETAILS AND REGISTRATION \nWhen: Saturday November 4th @ 5:00 PM-8:00 PM \nWhere: Concordia Greenhouse* [1455 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West 13th floor\, Montreal\, QC H3G 1M8] \nClick Here To Register Today\n  \nPROGRAM \n5pm – Arrival + Welcome \n5:45pm – Film Screening \n6pm – Q+A with Tourne-Sol Cooperative Farm \n7pm – Refreshments and Social \n8pm – Departure \n  \n*Accessibility: Please note the Greenhouse is wheelchair accessible upon request when the freight elevators are functioning. Please contact us in advance of your visit at: (514) 848-2424 ext. 5134\, or send an email to: info@concordiagreenhouse.com \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/farming-cooperatively-film-screening-and-qa-with-tourne-sol-cooperative-farm/
LOCATION:Concordia Greenhouse\, 1455 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West 13th floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3G 1M8
CATEGORIES:Community Screenings,Films About Farming
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SUMMARY:Public Speaking & Media Interviews: An NFU Workshop for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Are you an NFU member attending pre-convention Lobby Day? Are you interested in honing your speaking skills? \nDon’t miss Public Speaking & Media Interviews: An NFU Workshop for Farmers* on Tuesday November 7th at 4pm PST\, 5pm MST\, 6pm CST\, 7pm EST\, 8pm AST. \nJoin us for a free 90 minute training session where you will learn to craft a key messages; tell a compelling story; handle difficult interview questions\, and more. \nClick here to Register Today\n*This training is for NFU members only. \n\nAbout \nTalking to journalists can feel confusing and intimidating. This workshop will empower NFU members with the skills you need to give media interviews that shine. From sharing personal stories to commenting on government policy\, you’ll learn to speak confidently about your farm and the future of sustainable agriculture. In this workshop you’ll learn: how to craft key messages; how to tell compelling stories about yourself and your work; how to handle difficult\, hostile\, and off-topic interview questions; your rights as an interviewee. \nFacilitator \nSaima Desai has been a journalist and editor for over seven years. She cut her teeth as an editor at a student paper (the McGill Daily)\, worked for mainstream publications (Chatelaine)\, and has written for alternative media (Maisonneuve\, THIS Magazine\, the Tyee). From 2018 to 2022 she was the editor of Briarpatch Magazine\, a national magazine of grassroots politics and social movements. During her time at Briarpatch she co-founded the Sask Dispatch\, an independent publication focussing on Saskatchewan news\, and created Briarpatch’s Land Back issue\, which won gold for Issue Grand Prix at the 2021 National Magazine Awards. She was also a finalist for Editor Grand Prix in 2023. She was recently an advisor on the Truth in Journalism project\, a journalist-led initiative focused on the nature and methodology of fact-based journalism. She’s been leading media workshops for five years.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/public-speaking-media-interviews-an-nfu-workshop-for-farmers/
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SUMMARY:54th Annual Convention: The Future of Farming: In Our Hands
DESCRIPTION:NFU’s 54th annual convention in Ottawa is one you will not want to miss! Following the energizing actions from Lobby Day on Wed. Nov 22nd\, the NFU’s 3-day convention includes: \n\nInformative panels covering topics including farmland\, trade\, climate solutions\, migrant workers’ experiences\, seed sovereignty\, and more\nLively debate on resolutions from across the country\nElecting your leadership for the 2023-2024 year\nIn-person Indigenous Learning Circle\nInteractive sessions for organizing and building collective energy\nWednesday Pub Night with allied organizations \nThursday Keynote Speaker:  Fatima Syed\, The Narwhal\nFriday Local Food Feast by Ottawa Area NFU farmers \nFriday Dance with a live local band\, awards\, and jam session (BYO instrument)\n\nLearn more at:\nNFU Convention Page
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/54th-annual-convention-the-future-of-farming-in-our-hands/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn East\, 1199 Joseph Cyr St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NFU Convention
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