Food Sovereignty

Food sovereignty is a core value and practical necessity guiding much of the National Farmers Union’s work. Find media releases, policy, opinion and other items related to food sovereignty by clicking on stories with this topic tag.

Young Farmers Gather for A More Just, Sustainable Food System
Young Farmers Gather for A More Just, Sustainable Food System
On May Day the NFU Calls for Action on Migrant Rights and UNDROP
On May Day the NFU Calls for Action on Migrant Rights and UNDROP
Honouring Struggles for Food Sovereignty and Rights: International Day of Peasant Struggles #17April2023
Honouring Struggles for Food Sovereignty and Rights: International Day of Peasant Struggles #17April2023
Trinational Letter
Trinational Letter
Op Ed – Health Minister must ensure new gene edited foods are properly and democratically regulated
Op Ed – Health Minister must ensure new gene edited foods are properly and democratically regulated
April 17th International Day of Peasant Struggle: The National Farmers Union of Canada Celebrates 30 Years of La Via Campesina
April 17th International Day of Peasant Struggle: The National Farmers Union of Canada Celebrates 30 Years of La Via Campesina
Flexible Support— Consistent Income Needed for Farmers to Continue Their Essential Work
Flexible Support— Consistent Income Needed for Farmers to Continue Their Essential Work
La Via Campesina Youth: Gathering Report Back + Q&A session
La Via Campesina Youth: Gathering Report Back + Q&A session
Being in Relationship with Land and Each Other: How to Think About Treaties and Land Back
Being in Relationship with Land and Each Other: How to Think About Treaties and Land Back
Living in Relationship with Land & Sea
Living in Relationship with Land & Sea
Restoring Indigenous Food Sovereignty
Terre de Liens – When Citizens Grow Farms
Terre de Liens – When Citizens Grow Farms
Canadian Farms Hammered by Heat and Drought; Climate Change Will Make Such Events More Frequent and Damaging
Canadian Farms Hammered by Heat and Drought; Climate Change Will Make Such Events More Frequent and Damaging