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National Farmers Union officials elected and re-affirmed at 2025 National Convention

MONCTON, NB—Over the weekend, in Moncton, the NFU concluded its annual National Convention. Over a three-day period, NFU delegates from across the country filled positions for NFU presidents and vice-presidents. Every NFU national official is up for election every year at Convention.

Commenting on her re-election as NFU president, Jenn Pfenning said: “It is a privilege to have been asked, once again, to lead this incredible organization. I have immense confidence that all of the elected board members will continue to work together to amplify the voices of farmers and farm workers across Canada. Together, we will continue the work of the NFU to respond to challenges such as trade uncertainties, climate change, rising prices, and the lack of rights and protections for farm workers.”

Below is a list of new and returning NFU officials.

  • Jenn Pfenning – NFU President, continuing. (Ontario)
     
  • Phil Mount – Vice-President of Policy, continuing. (Ontario)
     
  • Julie Maxwell – Vice-President of Operations, continuing. (Saskatchewan)
     
  • Cady Foreman – Women’s President, continuing. (Ontario)
     
  • Adama Bundu – Youth President, continuing. (Alberta)
     
  • Claire Perttula – BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of colour) President, continuing. (Ontario)
     
  • Summer Hansell – Women’s Vice-President, new. (Manitoba)
     
  • Sarah Foley – Youth Vice-President, new. (Saskatchewan)
     
  • Chadwick Lewis  – BIPOC Vice-President, new. (Ontario)

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For additional information or to contact any of these officials, the media is invited to phone or email:

NFU National Office: (306) 652-9465; nfu@nfu.ca