How Can CLTs and Co-ops Help New and Small Farmers? (Stratford, ON)

The Local Community Food Centre The Local Community Food Centre, 612 Erie St, Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Join us Thursday May 23 at the Local Community Food Centre in Stratford, ON, from 6:30pm-9:30pm for an informative conversation about Community Land Trusts and screening of two short films about Canadian farms - local, Lucky Bug Farm in Baden, ON and Ferme Coopérative Tourne-Sol in Les Cèdres, QC - who are both featured in Depth of Field: Films About Farming.

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NFU Region 6 Meet-up and Picnic 

Join NFU Region 6 (SK) annual summer picnic and meet-up. This year we are gathering at Prairie Garden Seeds, the farm of daughter-father duo and long-time NFU members, Rachelle and Jim Ternier. It is located near Cochin, SK, on the edge of the beautiful Murray Lake (detailed directions below).  We will kick off the day

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The Region 7 (AB) Convention 

Join us on Saturday, August 3rd in La Glace, AB for the Region 7 (AB) National Farmers Union Convention! This is your chance to connect with members in the region, learn about what’s happening in the NFU, hear from engaging speakers, develop policy and strategy, and elect representatives. Everyone is welcome to attend, but only

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Region 8 Convention

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

Free
Free
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Have your say on the Right to Repair in Canada -How to participate in the federal consultation

Innovation, Science and Economics Development Canada is conducting a consultation through a questionnaire regarding the right to repair until September 26th, 2024.   Join the NFU on Thursday September 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM PDT/3:30 PM CST/4:30 PM CDT/5:30 PM EDT/6:30 PM ADT for a webinar regarding the “Right to Repair” consultation. The webinar will discuss

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Business Bootcamp

Already dreaming about next season? Want to have a rockin' business plan to start it off right? Join Young Agrarians for Business Bootcamp starting October 2! This online, community-based program will give you the space and skills to develop a stellar business plan for the farm of your dreams. The Business Bootcamp is open to

$250 – $350
$250 – $350
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Regenerative Grazing Field Day at Hawk Feather Farm

Join us for an insightful afternoon at Hawk Feather Farm, where we’ll explore their regenerative approach to grass-fed beef and pork production. Take a guided tour of the farm and learn about their sustainable methods for improving soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and raising livestock regeneratively.

$10 – $15
$10 – $15
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Intro to Beekeeping: Putting the Bees to Bed

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This class will focus on the process of preparing the colonies for winter. Hive wrapping, merging, and common winter beekeeping challenges will be covered. This workshop is one of the seven-part course provides information and hands on opportunities for the beginner beekeeper. Led by experienced apiarists, this course walks participants through the active bee season

$59.00
$59.00
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Region 1 National Farmers Union Convention

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

Free
Free
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