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Now is the moment to demand food sovereignty – #17April

17 April 2020 – the International Day of Peasants’ Struggle – La Via Campesina keeps alive the memory of #EldoradoDosCarajás. The COVID-19 crisis shows us that now is the moment to demand structural reforms of the agri-food systems at a global level. Read more

Union Farmer Quarterly: Spring 2020

In this issue: Messages from the Editorial Advisory Committee, President Katie Ward, Youth President Stuart Oke; Regional Coordinators NEW MEMBERSHIP TYPE: What the Farming Unit means and why it was adopted NOUVEAU TYPE D’ADHÉSION: L’unité agricole : définition et motifs de l’adoption Articles: Knowing the borders of Canada’s Food System — by Bryan Dale, Carla Read more

Job Posting: International Programming Committee (IPC) Coordinator

The NFU seeks a Coordinator for the International Programming Committee.  This part-time position requires a person who is resolute in their intent to stand for effective, progressive international agricultural policies and human rights.  They will be highly organized, skilled in the spoken and written word and software platforms, and able to work independently to coordinate Read more

NFU leaders meet with BC Agriculture Minister

(Victoria) — Today, National Farmers Union (NFU) Youth President, Stuart Oke and NFU Region 8 (BC) Coordinator, Seann Dory, met with BC Agriculture Minister, Hon. Lana Popham to discuss the future of agriculture in the province. They shared the NFU’s recent report, Tackling the Farm Crisis and the Climate Crisis: A Transformative Strategy for Canadian Read more

Frontline Farmers

How the National Farmers Union Resists Agribusiness and Creates Our New Food Future Edited by Annette Aurélie Desmarais Who grows the food we eat? How important is it that family farms are viable in Canada today and in the future? How do viable family farms help determine the safety, diversity and sustainability of Canada’s food systems? Read more

Katie Ward, Stuart Oke in Alberta and BC to speak about climate change

  NFU President Katie Ward will be in Alberta February 22 – 24. NFU Youth President Stuart Oke will be in BC February 24 – 28. Stuart’s tour is co-hosted by Young Agrarians. Among other topics, they will be talking about the recent NFU report, Tackling the Farm Crisis and the Climate Crisis:  A Transformative Read more

NFU 50th Anniversary “Unity Video”

This two-minute video showcases the unity of our farmer members across Canada as they share the text of the NFU's remarkable Statement of Purpose. Read more

Introducing “Farmers for Climate Solutions”

On National Agriculture Day, February 11, 2020 the National Farmers Union helped launch a new national grassroots campaign that involves farmers actively participating in Canada’s climate solutions. Called Farmers for Climate Solutions, the campaign is spearheaded by a coalition of farmer-led organizations and supporters. Our message is clear: any conversation about climate change in 2020 Read more

Union Farmer Quarterly: Winter 2020

Winter 2020

In this issue: Messages from the Editorial Advisory Committee, President Katie Ward, Youth President Stuart Oke; Regional Coordinators Articles: Introducing Mara Shaw, NFU Executive Director. On the Frontline of the Climate Emergency and in Creating a New Future – The 50th Convention also saw the release of the NFU’s provocative and thought-provoking discussion paper and Read more

Manitoba Legislature Recognizes NFU’s 50th Anniversary

On Nov. 27, 2019, one day after our 50th Anniversary Convention in Winnipeg, the NDP Agriculture Critic, MLA Daljeet Brar gave recognition to the National Farmers Union’s commemoration. All members of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly (MLA’s) stood and applauded our accomplishment while NFU members stood with a left fist raised in solidarity to our past Read more