Incomes continue to tumble for many Canadian farmers. Increasing costs, stagnating product prices, and tight margins are making farm livelihoods untenable. Canadian farmers are increasingly seeking off-farm jobs to fill in the gaps. New farmers are faced with high start-up costs, with few long-term guarantees that they can keep farming and make a livelihood. What’s
As part of SeedChange’s Where Does Your Seed Come From? series and the National Farmers Union’s NFUniversity, this webinar offers a clear, farmer-focused perspective on seed policy and why it matters now. Grounded in farmers’ experience, rights and time-honoured practices of saving, adapting, and exchanging seed, we’ll explore how farmers are impacted by seed policies in Canada and internationally.
Come out and Watch short films about farmers in Canada and Alberta! Connect with local community members and learn about the NFU, Walk the Talks and the Devon Nature Club. Light snacks and drinks will be served. Venue is wheelchair accessible and parking is free.
The National Farmers Union / L’Union Nationale des Fermiers is unique among farm organizations: we advocate for people’s interests against corporate control of our food system.
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