2021

Who will feed us?
New farmer perspectives on agriculture for the future
Who will feed us? New farmer perspectives on agriculture for the future has evolved over several years with the help of many young farmers. In many ways it began in
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Taking Stock of Abattoir Regulations
How provincial rules help or hinder regional meat production
The NFU's Taking Stock of Abattoir Regulations report reviews provincial regulations on slaughter, meat processing (cut/wrap), and marketing across Canada. It highlights common points and differences among the regulations, and identifies where specific aspects of these regulations (or how they are applied) create barriers to local and regional meat production, as well as those pieces that support thriving local and regional food systems and local producers.
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2021 Winner (22 – 30)
Meara Kirwin (they/them) is a 25 year old new farmer and experienced organizer living in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton). They’re honoured to receive this award and will be sharing the prize with
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2021 Winner (15 – 21)
Conor T. Soule is 15 year old from Charlie Lake, BC. He is an unschooler that has always been encouraged to follow his passions for what he needs to learn
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Union Farmer Quarterly: Fall 2021
In this Issue of Quarterly: A Message from Editorial Advisory Committee, Ann Slater A Message from NFU President, Katie Ward Un Message de l’UNF présidente A Message from NFU Women’s
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Union Farmer Newsletter: September – October 2021
In this issue: Precision, power and precaution: gene editing How – or whether – Canada regulates gene editing has far-reaching implications Proposed MRL increase for glyphosate leads to pause, planned
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Union Farmer Quarterly: Summer 2021
In this Issue of Quarterly: A Message from Editorial Advisory Committee, Ann Slater A Message from NFU President, Katie Ward Un Message de l’UNF présidente A Message from NFU Women’s
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NFU-O releases new report: “Reframing the Farm Labour Crisis in Ontario”
Executive Summary Growing concerns over a “farm labour crisis” or “farm labour shortage” have not taken into account the unique labour conditions on small and mid-sized farms. There is a
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Union Farmer Newsletter: June – July 2021
In this issue NFU Priorities for the Next Policy Framework NFU comments to Health Canada on regulating gene-edited products – By Cathy Holtslander Maintaining public trust in food system requires
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Union Farmer Newsletter: April 2021
In this issue … Seed For Food System Resilience: Private versus Public Interest – by Cathy Holtslander Canada’s seed variety system is in US trade crosshairs – by Cathy Holtslander
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Union Farmer Quarterly: Spring 2021
In this Issue of Quarterly: A Message from Editorial Advisory Committee, Ann Slater A Message from NFU President, Katie Ward Un Message de l’UNF présidente A Message from NFU Women’s
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Imagine If: A Vision of a Near-Zero-Emission Farm and Food System for Canada
On March 18th, the National Farmers Union (NFU) released a new report: Imagine If… A Vision of a Near-Zero-Emission Farm and Food System for Canada. The report takes a 2030
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