National Farmers Union

Region 5

Manitoba

The National Farmers Union is organized regionally. Each Region holds an annual convention where regional officers are elected and resolutions brought forward by members of the region are debated. Resolutions that are passed at the regional level are then debated and voted on at the annual National Convention. One board member from each region serves as the Regional Coordinator. Region 5 comprises the province of Manitoba.

Welcome Leanna Wiebe—NFU-MB’s new staff. You can reach her at organizer-mb@nfu.ca. Learn more about her here.

NFU-MB also hosts an active writing support team and a local food resilience working group. We are looking for additional members to join us. Contact organizer-mb@nfu.ca if interested.

NFU-MB is actively seeking a member to fill the BIPOC Advisory Committee Representative role.

NFU-MB has recently been nominated for the Errol Black Chair award by the CCPA-Manitoba.

Zoom Drop-in, Monday, June 23, 7:30 pm (CST)

Topic: Protecting Seeds From Industry Control

In May, the NFU in Manitoba reignited virtual, online gatherings to connect members. During these events, we welcomed farmers and land-care enthusiasts, Jeff Stoeze and Jim Sackrider, who shared inspiring CSA and permaculture projects. We also sparked the resurgence of our small-scale meat production working group. As summer approaches, we’re shifting to monthly Zoom gatherings, but these drop-ins remain a crucial way to connect with our community. This month, we’ll dive into the topic of protecting seeds from industry control, featuring a 10-minute talk by NFU Director of Research and Policy, Cathy Holtslander, on June 23rd (Monday), from 7:30 – 8:30 pm. The rest of the time is yours for open discussions, building connections among our members, and collective strategizing for action. We hope to see you there!

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 824 6567 4470

Passcode: 005681