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SUMMARY:Advance Payments Program
DESCRIPTION:The Advance Payments Program is a federal loan guarantee program which provides agricultural producers with easy access to low-cost cash advances.\n\nUnder the program\, you can access up to $1\,000\,000 in total advances based on the value of the eligible agricultural products you will produce or that you have in storage. The Government of Canada pays the interest on the first $100\,000 of your advance (the first $250\,000 for 2024 and 2025). You repay your advance as you sell the agricultural products\, with up to 18 months to fully repay the advance for most commodities (up to 24 months for cattle and bison).\n\nAPP advances can provide you with cash flow to meet your financial needs until you are able to sell your agricultural products. The program can provide marketing flexibility by allowing you to sell your agricultural products based on market conditions rather than the need for cash.\n\nAPP advances are available through 26 participating producer organizations\, that is\, APP Administrators\, across Canada.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/advance-payments-program/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Grant
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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
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SUMMARY:Region 8 (BC) Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Building Farmer Power\n\n\n\nThe revitalization of Farmers Institutes in BC and working together to strengthen farmer-led advocacy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe BC Farmers Union was one of the regional organizations that came together to form the NFU in 1969. At that time\, Farmers Institutes (FIs)\, created by the Farmers and Women’s Institutes Act\, already existed in BC as the local gathering place for farmers\, so NFU locals never formed. Over the years\, a few have remained strong and steady\, but many FIs became inactive or reduced their scope of activities. Recently\, farmers across the province have been dusting off abandoned FIs and breathing new life into them. Come learn about what is motivating farmers to pick up these tools again now\, what farmers can do using the structure of the Farmers Institutes\, the legislative changes being sought by a newly revived FI\, and what kind of advocacy work is happening. \n\n\n\nWe will also discuss where the capacities of Farmers Institutes reach their limits\, and  how we can build power by using a combination of FIs\, for all the things that they do well\, and the NFU\, with its regional and national networks\, ongoing research and education\, and strong policy advocacy track record. \n\n\n\nSpeakers TBA. If you have information or ideas to contribute about how your local Farmers Institute might fit into this conversation\, please be in touch with Hannah\, Regional Coordinator\, dwyer@.nfu.ca or 226-820-0320. \n\n\n\nRegional Convention Information \n\n\n\nWe will also be conducting our regular convention business: regional council elections and resolutions. \n\n\n\nResolutions pertaining only to BC are adopted immediately following our regional vote\, those that apply nationally are sent along to national convention once they are passed by a region. \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome to attend and participate\, but please note that only farmer and farm worker members may vote or run for elected positions. \n\n\n\nRegional Resolutions: May be submitted by any member in the region in good standing to members@nfu.ca. We encourage members to submit their resolutions as far in advance as possible\, however we will also accept resolutions from the floor at the convention. \n\n\n\nFeel free to contact dwyer@nfu.ca for support putting together a resolution. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-8-bc-annual-convention/
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SUMMARY:Equinox Gathering by A YEAR IN 8 SEASONS - Stratford/KW\, ON
DESCRIPTION:Tap into Fall’s wisdom over seasonal snacks\, an expressive art reflection  \nand a bonfire ‘Jam Ceremony‘ infused with embodied practice\, resonant spoken word and circle singing!  \nThe first in a series of Beloved Community-building events that connect people\, land and tradition  \nby reminding us of our interconnection and interdependence.  \nThe series is being hosted at Camp Ki-Wa-Y Outdoor Centre – the YMCA camp which serves the Three Rivers’ community (Stratford-Perth\, Guelph-Wellington and Waterloo Region). We are collaborating with the YMCA to offer a sliding scale of subsidized registrations.  \nReceive a $7 EARLYBIRD discount when you register by Sept 2nd (promo code EARLYBIRD) \nREGISTER HERE: bit.ly/AYI8Sfall \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/equinox-gathering-by-a-year-in-8-seasons-stratford-kw-on/
LOCATION:YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y Outdoor Centre\, 3738 Hessen Strasse\, St. Clements\, ON\, N0B 2M0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Approaches to Ag Policy & Governance
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, NFU-MB (Region 5) hosts an online gathering for our members and supporters to connect and explore a relevant topic.\n\nBuilding on our July gathering focused on regenerative agriculture\, this month we explore possibilities for applying regenerative approaches to agricultural policy and governance.\nDana Penrice\, from Holistic Management Canada\, will join us to guide our discussion. She brings a wealth of knowledge that can help us explore how we might apply the principles of regenerative agriculture and holistic management to how we approach changing agricultural policy. She will also share about the work of Holistic Management Canada\, the Savory Institute\, and Savory’s network hubs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Drop-ins are a crucial way to connect with the NFU-Manitoba community. Most of the event will be yours for open discussions\, building connections among our members\, and collective strategizing for action. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: NFU-MB Zoom Drop-in: Regenerative Approaches to Ag Policy\n\nTime: Sep 24\, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://nfu-ca.zoom.us/j/89361440910?pwd=bmRk1nlM7FOJCOv7QkSHOHPaaSbsT4.1\n\nMeeting ID: 893 6144 0910\n\nPasscode: 371839\n\n—\n\nOne tap mobile\n\n+13462487799\,\,89361440910#\,\,\,\,*371839# US (Houston)\n\n+13602095623\,\,89361440910#\,\,\,\,*371839# US\n\nJoin instructions\nhttps://nfu-ca.zoom.us/meetings/89361440910/invitations?signature=VUKOixwdWWddZcwmo5B_ARyp8XB-xrnqliuaWbE_DuE
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