Come and connect with fellow farmers, discuss regional challenges, and share insights about the future of the National Farmers Union. All Alberta members, new or seasoned, welcome to join in for this informal kitchen table conversation! Hope to see you all on March 7 at 6pm MDT. Register here and for any additional questions, please
This year’s theme, “Deeply Rooted”, reflects the structural forces at play which prevent swift and meaningful action to counter and mitigate the effects of climate change. Yet “Deeply Rooted” also celebrates the agroecological solutions to climate mitigation: deep roots sequester more carbon in the soil and are more resilient to extreme weather conditions. Our AGM
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On Thursday, February 17th NFU's Farmland Committee will host Ian McSweeny Organizational Director of Agrarian Trust to discuss the principles of the organization, its history and structure, the work it does creating individual agrarian commons and the commons alliance, and some context on US agriculture and land trusts. About Ian McSweeny: Ian’s work has focused
The National Farmers Union voted in favor of offering a new membership type for farm workers which offers all the benefits and voting privileges of farmers at a 50% off the family membership rate. We want to celebrate this exciting shift by gathering farm workers from coast to coast to coast together in an open
Help the NFU Youth create a strategic plan for the year while connecting with young farmers across the country. Join us on Wednesday February 2, 2022 6pmAST, 5pmEST 4pmCST, 3pmMST, 2pmPS. Email macinnis@nfu.ca for more information.
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