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
Curious to learn how to harvest seeds from your garden? This workshop will provide you with teachings and techniques to save seeds from your veggies, herbs, and garden fruits, with a special focus on the three sisters. Attendees will be introduced to some key information about wet seed harvesting and dry seed harvesting, cleaning and
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.
What are you growing, how much, and where? Angie Koch of Fertile Ground Farm will share her over 15 years of experience in crop planning and offer tools and ideas to think about when doing your own crop plan. A recording of this webinar will be available.
Are your summers filled with endless to-do lists, leaving little time for marketing, nevermind content creation? Join Chelsea Finn of Hunter Finn Creative Co., as she shows you how to develop a content strategy that fits your farming schedule. Discover how to capture quality content throughout the growing season to build a campaign for the
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training program designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to recognize and respond effectively to mental health issues and emergencies. The training emphasizes understanding common mental health challenges, recognizing early warning signs, and providing initial help until appropriate professional support can be obtained. Upon
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,
Do you love farming but feel overwhelmed managing your farm business? Are you running a new farm or taking over the family farm and looking for business support? Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network matches new and next generation farmers that have 1- 5 years in business with mentors to cultivate the skills for running financially
Municipalities face significant challenges in advancing their climate initiatives due to several technical barriers. A lack of in-house expertise often hampers the ability to design and implement effective climate strategies, leaving gaps in critical areas of action. Furthermore, inadequate data on local climate impacts and greenhouse gas emissions complicates efforts to plan and monitor progress,
kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives, equity, accountability and inclusion, from an Indigenous perspective. Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series
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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