National Farmers Union / L'Union nationale des fermiers

06/16/2026

NFU Info Session for Agroecology Brigade in Kingston, ON

Join our Information Session to learn about the NFU-International Programs Committee Agroecology Brigade taking place in Kingston, ON in August 2026 with farmers from Organización Boricuá in Puerto Rico.

Agroecology brigades are collectives of farmers and their communities who work together to meet the material and social needs of their communities and build solidarity. The Info Session will feature speakers from Organización Boricuá, NFU-O and NFU-NS who will share practical experience about how brigades can be a tool for political organizing, mutual aid and knowledge sharing for agroecology grounded in principles of food sovereignty and grassroots democracy.

Register on Zoom here: https://nfu-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/jbevxybjRwy2MbL_hWkBhw

All are welcome!

06/16/2026

Apply Now! The NFU’s International Agroecology Brigade in Ontario

Learn more about how to apply for the NFU’s Agroecology Brigade taking place in Kingston, ON with farmers from the NFU National Farmers Union / L'Union nationale des fermiers and Organización Boricuá in Puerto Rico Organización Boricuá de Agricultura Ecológica de Puerto Rico.

Agroecology brigades are a way for farmers and their communities to gather and work together to meet the material and social needs of their communities, build solidarity, and exchange knowledge. This Brigade is a three-day gathering of farmers, farm workers, Indigenous land stewards and allies that will involve joint work on the land, learning sessions and community events. Participants will share practical experience about how brigades can be a tool for political organizing, mutual aid and knowledge sharing for agroecology grounded in principles of food sovereignty and grassroots democracy.

Dates: August 26th to 30th (travel days on the 26th and 30th)

This brigade is a collaborative project of the NFU’s International Programs Committee and BIPOC Caucus and Organización Boricuá. All are welcome to apply!

Apply Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedgztaTwxv-wLKqk4HzV6DYopRDJgQsjC-nSHkMJyd5YcT0Q/viewform

06/16/2026

🚨🚜Farmers are sounding the alarm. Bill C-30, set to pass in Parliament this week, threatens to erode food safety in Canada by giving corporations the power to bypass food safety laws in the name of "economic security".

Stuart Oke, a farmer with the National Farmers Union / L'Union nationale des fermiers says "C-30 bypasses safeguards to our food safety systems and allows decisions to be made behind closed doors, without transparency or accountability."

Take action now to defend food safety in Canada. Send a letter to your MP: www.foodsafetyfirst.ca

06/16/2026

Pride Farmer Panel on Thursday, June 25th. Register today at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-farmer-panel-tickets-1990900720649?

Panel sur la Pride le jeudi 25 juin. Enregistrez-vous.

There's only a little over a week until our Pride Farmer Panel event 🌈

In nature, ecosystems flourish through diversity, queerness, and collaboration and we think the same is true for an abundant food and farming system. Diversity enables innovation, resilience, and adaptation—all key elements of ecological farming.

This Pride Month, celebrate the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ farmers to our sector and join our conversation with a panel of farmers including:

- Jackie Clark (she/they) - Whether you find her managing EFAO's Small Grains Program, editing the EFAO quarterly magazine, at an NFU farm-worker-member gathering or growing organic vegetables at home or on friend's farms, Jackie Clark is always aiming to contribute to a more just and equitable food system. She is passionate about farmer-led research, agroecology, connecting mutual aid with political education and action, and building community among 2SLGBTQIA+ farmers across Ontario.

- Jessye Finch (she/they) - A registered herbalist and herb farmer, you will find Jessye Finch on Future Spell Farm, surrounded by their family, animals and thousands of plants on many beautiful acres. With a deep dedication to ecological growing practices, Jessye grows farm direct herbs for practitioners, wellness companies, community herbalists, and apothecaries. Jessye embraces a holistic way of work that is Q***r + Trans affirming and steeped in values including community care, collective liberation and access.

- Soleil Hutchinson (she/her) - Soleil Hutchinson lives in rural PEI with her wife Lauren, tending to 6 acres of stunning organic vegetables on Soleil's Farm. Soleil champions the idea that together, a community of committed farmers and eaters can create a better food system, where we can all celebrate and enjoy good food. Her vision emphasizes collaboration, accessibility, and a deep connection to both land and people.

Panelists will be sharing their perspectives on pride in farming and ways to make the broader ag community safe and welcoming for all. Learn more and register at http://pride-farmer-panel-2026-cog.eventbrite.ca/

06/12/2026

📣 Bill C-30 would fundamentally weaken the laws and protections that Canadian farmers, consumers, and rural communities rely upon every day.

At a time when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is facing significant budget and staffing reductions, giving Cabinet the authority to suspend regulations only increases the risk of future problems. 🦠 When diseases spread, farmers pay the price. When food safety fails, consumers lose confidence.

Strong regulations are not barriers to food security. Our current regime is one of the reasons Canadians enjoy one of the safest and most trusted food systems in the world. 🌎

Bill C-30 weakens transparency, undermines science-based regulation, and concentrates too much power behind closed doors. We urge the government to remove the provisions that allow Cabinet to override CFIA laws and regulations.

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📣 Le projet de loi C-30 affaiblirait considérablement les lois et les mesures de protection sur lesquelles comptent chaque jour les agriculteurs, les consommateurs et les communautés rurales canadiennes.

À l’heure où l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments est confrontée à d’importantes réductions budgétaires et de personnel, le fait de donner au Cabinet le pouvoir de suspendre la réglementation ne fait qu’accroître le risque de problèmes futurs. 🦠 Lorsque des maladies se propagent, ce sont les agriculteurs qui en paient le prix. Lorsque la sécurité alimentaire fait défaut, ce sont les consommateurs qui perdent confiance.

Une réglementation stricte n’est pas un obstacle à la sécurité alimentaire. Notre régime actuel est l’une des raisons pour lesquelles les Canadiens bénéficient d’un des systèmes alimentaires les plus sûrs et les plus fiables au monde. 🌎

Le projet de loi C-30 nuit à la transparence, sape la réglementation fondée sur la science et concentre trop de pouvoyir à huis clos. Nous exhortons le gouvernement à supprimer les dispositions qui permettent au Cabinet de passer outre les lois et règlements de l’ACIA.

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

On June 9 and 10th 2026, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre proceeded with destruction of the Organic and Regenerative Research Program’s research plots by seeding across the land with wheat, making it impossible to salvage data required to complete studies that were in progress prior the announcement of cuts and closures in January 2026.

On June 9 and 10th 2026, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre proceeded with destruction of the Organic and Regenerative Research Program’s research…

06/11/2026

Les 9 et 10 juin 2026, Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada, au Centre de recherche et de développement de Swift Current, a procédé à la destruction des parcelles expérimentales du Programme de recherche sur l'agriculture biologique et régénérative en semant du blé sur l'ensemble du terrain, rendant ainsi impossible la récupération des données nécessaires à la finalisation des études qui étaient en cours avant l'annonce des coupes budgétaires et des fermetures en janvier 2026.

Les 9 et 10 juin 2026, Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada, au Centre de recherche et de développement de Swift Current, a procédé à la destruction des parcelles expérimentales du Programme de…

06/11/2026

Yesterday, we protested the Alto High Speed Rail project on Parliament Hill because it’s a project that doesn’t work for Canadians - rural or urban alike. We say NO to Alto, but we say YES to investment in public transit, YES to better rail infrastructure across Canada, and YES to solutions that work for ALL Canadians! 🚂

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Hier, nous avons manifesté contre le projet de train à grande vitesse Alto sur la Colline du Parlement, car c’est un projet qui ne répond pas aux besoins des Canadiens, qu’ils vivent en milieu rural ou urbain. Nous disons NON à Alto, mais nous disons OUI à l’investissement dans les transports en commun, OUI à une meilleure infrastructure ferroviaire partout au Canada, et OUI à des solutions qui profitent à TOUS les Canadiens ! 🚂

06/09/2026

Did you know? The 2021 counted nearly 190,000 farms across Canada.

It’s not too late! The participation of all Canadian farm operators in the 2026 is essential to capture the current state of Canada’s agriculture sector. Remember to complete yours today at census.gc.ca.
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Le saviez-vous? Le de 2021 a dénombré près de 190 000 exploitations agricoles au Canada.

Il est encore temps! La participation de tous les exploitants agricoles au de 2026 est essentielle pour brosser le portrait actuel du secteur agricole canadien. N’oubliez pas de remplir votre questionnaire dès aujourd’hui au recensement.gc.ca. AgCan