By now, many of you have likely caught wind of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed on October 30th. With so
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In December 2016, the NFU -NB made a submission to the Government of New Brunswick’s Pre-Budget Consultation. The submission focused on investments in the Local Food & Beverages Strategy, rural infrastructure,
On December 8th, 2016 Ted Wiggans, NFU-NB President, and Amanda Wildeman, Executive Director of the NFU-NB, presented to the federal Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food for their study on
November 8, 2016 Agriculture has existed for over 10,000 years, and ever since it began, women have played a vital role. Whether working in the kitchen, keeping house or educating
On October 19th, I rearranged my day delivering CSA boxes in order to go to Bouctouche for the Liberal government’s announcement on the Local Food and Beverages Strategy. The whole
Press release – Fredericton, October 31, 2016 On Monday, October 24, the Final Report of the Select Committee on Climate Change was released. The all-party committee made strong recommendations to
NFU-NB welcomes Local Food and Beverage Strategy Press Release (October 19, 2016 – Fredericton) – The National Farmers Union in NB welcomes the Local Food and Beverages Strategy announced
Getting local food into restaurants: NB farmer and restauranteur shares her insights ***Note this commentary was first published in the Summer 2016 Edition of the NB Family Farmer as the
Commentary: A system that leaves producers out by design September 19, 2016 NB wild blueberry producers have faced one of the hardest seasons in history: strong NB yields, record low
NFU-NB disappointed with government inaction with regards to ongoing wild blueberry crisis Press release – For Immediate Release (Tuesday, September 13, 2016) – The National Farmers Union in New Brunswick condemns the