2016

2016 Winners
2016 Winners

() would like to congratulate Nikaela Lange and Kevin Morin, who were the winners of the Beingessner Award for Excellence in Writing. Nikaela is 18 years old and from Dalmeny,

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Union Farmer Newsletter: November 2016
Union Farmer Newsletter: November 2016

An Evening with David Suzuki • An Introduction to Carbon Pricing • A system that leaves small producers at the mercy of buyers

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Union Farmer Newsletter: September 2016
Union Farmer Newsletter: September 2016

NFU argues against Health Canada’s proposal to allow ground beef irradiation • NFU provides input to Agriculture Ministers Meeting on the next Agriculture Policy Framework • NFU Submission to the Canadian Grain Commission regarding its proposal to license producer railway car loading facilities

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Union Farmer Quarterly: Fall 2016
Union Farmer Quarterly: Fall 2016

Contents Message from the Editorial Advisory Committee Message from the President Message from the Women’s President Message from the Youth Regional Reports Migrant Farm Workers in Canada: 50 Years Later

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Union Farmer Quarterly: Summer 2016
Union Farmer Quarterly: Summer 2016

Contents: Memories of Roy Atkinson Message from the President Message from the Women’s President Message from the Youth President Regional Reports Meet your elected representatives: Board member Reg Phelan Women’s

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Union Farmer Newsletter: June 2016
Union Farmer Newsletter: June 2016

Canada Transportation Act Review Totally Fails Farmers • Landgrabbing takes a new twist with Surface Capital • Canada Pension Plan Investment Board buys 40% of Glencore Agri

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Union Farmer Quarterly: Spring 2016
Union Farmer Quarterly: Spring 2016

Contents: Message from the Editorial Advisory Committee Message from the President Message from the Women’s President Message from the Youth President Regional Reports Meet your new Board members Convention Panel

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Union Farmer Newsletter: March 2016
Union Farmer Newsletter: March 2016

Rebuilding Canada’s agricultural institutions in the public interest for sustainable, prosperous family farms • Atrazine Review: NFU calls for precautionary approach • Strengthening Supply Management: Defending Canadian control of our market space and advancing food sovereignty • 2016 Census of Agriculture is on the horizon

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Union Farmer Newsletter: Februrary 2016
Union Farmer Newsletter: Februrary 2016

TPP signed, consultations underway • Canada’s incredible shrinking railway system

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Union Farmer Quarterly: Winter 2015-2016
Union Farmer Quarterly: Winter 2015-2016

Contents: Message from the Editorial Advisory Committee Message from the President Message from the Women’s President Message from the Youth President Meet your VPs (Vice President bios) Convention Panel Reports:

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