Join us for the Region 1 Convention hosted for the first time in Region 1 District 3 (Nova Scotia). The 2 ½ hour gathering (virtual or in-person) will be all about orienting, updating and connecting new, old and potential members in the Atlantic region. It is also our chance to develop policy and strategy, and
We will be thinking through strategies for finding off-season work, grounding ourselves in shared understanding of the inherent exploitation of farm labor in this country, and moving beyond hustle culture to think about both short and long term sustainability in this field. We’ll be asset mapping our strengths and skills as farmworkers, thinking about winter
Join Young Agrarians in Kelowna, BC, for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access. Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together land seekers and landholders to network, explore possible land matches and learn how to navigate land sharing and lease agreements.
The format this year will be a one-day event in Portage la Prairie, where participants can expect the same great quality of information delivered in a combination of keynote presentations and hands-on breakout sessions. Topics covered will include testing and control of Johne’s disease, business risk management tools, predation challenges, genomics, vitamin and mineral nutrition,
Food Secure Canada is pleased to announce its upcoming event Convening 2024: Toward Just and Affordable Food Systems taking place November 11-13, 2024 in Tiohtià:ke (Montréal, QC).
Join in on democracy in action! Policy debates on issues brought by the membership, leadership elections, (re)kindling connections, dancing & music, inspiring speakers, Indigenous-led workshops, more debate, and planning collective action.
EFAO’s annual conference draws farmers, growers, and food producers from across the food system for two days of intensive learning, idea-sharing, networking and celebration with good food and friends. With over 300 attendees, the EFAO Conference connects you with people who care passionately about farming and food.
A diverse and inspiring lineup dedicated to advancing organic agriculture and sustainable food systems.
Anyone who has farmed for a day, a week, a month, or a full season knows that farming is a MARATHON (maybe a series of marathons!), and not a sprint. When we look at farmwork through the lens of sport and athleticism, what changes for us? How does that impact our diet, our noticing in
This year's NFU-O Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at the University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting this in-person gathering in partnership with the UTSC Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences, Feeding City Lab, and Sustainable Food &
The National Farmers Union / L’Union Nationale des Fermiers is unique among farm organizations: we advocate for people’s interests against corporate control of our food system.
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