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Region 8 Convention

in-person event

August 28, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Vancouver

Join us for the Region 8 National Farmers Union Convention! This 2 ½ hour online gathering will be all about orienting, updating and connecting new, old and potential members in BC. It is also your region’s chance to develop policy and strategy, and to elect the next regional council. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate, but please note that only farmer and farm worker members may vote or run for elected positions. Find all the details of the day below and contact Julie at members@nfu.ca if you have any questions. 

Date: Wednesday, August 28th 

Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm PT
Location: Online via Zoom

Registration: Please pre-register by clicking here. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link. 

Regional Resolutions: May be submitted by any member in the region in good standing to members@nfu.ca. We encourage members to submit their resolutions as far in advance as possible, however we will also accept resolutions from the floor at the convention. See the New Members Guide to Regional Conventions (enclosed) for more information on the regional resolutions process.

Agenda*

7:00 pmWelcome and Land Acknowledgement
Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Report on Resolutions and Nominations 
7:15 pmGreetings from NFU President, Jenn Pfenning
7:35 pmNational Reports and Updates:
Weathering the Harvest Campaign and NFU Farmworker Organizing
The Exchange – AgriDiversity Program for Equity-Deserving Farmers
Supporting Small Scale Meat Producers
8:00 pmDepth of Field – Films about Farming trailer 
8:05 pmRegional Reports and Updates: 
BC Farmland Committee 
African-Canadian Agricultural Producers Cooperative
Forming a Local on Vancouver Island 
8:40 pmRegional Council Elections
9:00 pm Regional Resolutions
9:30 pm Adjournment
*Agenda subject to change slightly as details are confirmed.
Free
Register today!