National Farmers Union in New Brunswick

BIPOC Farmers' Training and Workshop
2023-04-01 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Kennebecasis Valley Public Library, 1 Landing Crt., Quispamsis, New Brunswick, QuispE2E 4R2, Canada
Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) is an acronym used to identify Canadian’s ‘visible minorities’ or people who are victimized by racism and white supremacy due to the colour of their skin. There are important differences between the history and extent of colonialism experienced among the Blacks through slavery; Indigenous people through genocide, and the People of Colour through more recent racist immigration policies. The training and workshop aims to discuss and identify challenges faced by BIPOC in the food production system and seek concrete solutions to overcome them.
Empowering and understanding BIPOC food production by grounding in ecological farming, agroecology, permaculture, community work for land-access, marketing and distribution. This workshop will advance your basic skills in business planning, lease agreement, land access, grant/fund raising
REGISTER HERE

Annual General Meeting 2023
2023-05-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | Zoom
Sunday May 28, 2023:
The NFU in NB invites you to join our Annual General Meeting (AGM). It will again be held virtually from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. The virtual meeting consists of NB AGM business; year in review, 2022 financial statements, elections and resolutions.

Resolutions on current policy issues may be presented at the AGM. It is preferable that you send them to us at least one week in advance, but they will also be accepted at the AGM. Resolutions form the foundation of our policy and guide our work throughout the year. Send resolutions to info@nfunb.org.

This event is your opportunity to take on a leadership role with the NFU – elections will be held for the NFU-NB Board of Directors including the President, Women’s President, Youth President, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of colour) President, Secretary, and Members-at-Large.

We strongly encourage all members to participate at this Annual General Meeting and invite aspiring members to join as well. Your participation and input is very important to our discussions, which will provide direction for our organization.

We hope to host an in-person event in the fall for members to meet and discuss.

If you require information about how to use Zoom or need technical assistance during the meeting please call, 1-506-260-0087.

Meeting ID: 893 6659 5328
Passcode: [REDACTED]

NFU-NB Annual General Meeting
2024-03-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Aberdeen Cultural Centre, 140 Botsford Street, Moncton, New Brunswick
We invite you to attend the NFU-NB’s 2024 Hybrid Annual General Meeting on Sunday March 17, 2024 at the Bernard Leblanc Hall at the Aberdeen Cultural Centre, 140 Botsford Street, Moncton, NB and online over Zoom. Registration will begin at 9:30am and the meeting will be adjourned at 4:00pm. There is no registration fee and the meeting includes lunch using local ingredients, and a coffee break and snacks. Simultaneous translation will be provided. Register today!

Open Farm Day with Ferron Family Farm
2024-06-29 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | 3510 Route 550, Long Settlement, New Brunswick, 3510 Route 550, Long Settlement, New Brunswick, E7K 1R8, Canada
The National Farmers Union in New Brunswick is hosting a series of in-person farmer-led events this year and we’re excited to announce that we’re hosting the first one in Long Settlement, New Brunswick on June 29th 1st from 11am-3pm in collaboration with Ferron Family Farms. At this event we will host an information session, a cooking demonstration and children’s activity. This event is free and no registration is required.

We are inviting current and aspiring BIPOC farmers and farm workers together to connect, learn, and organize together. Please share with your network/community.

About the session:
Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) is an acronym used to identify Canadian’s ‘visible minorities’ or people who are victimized by racism and white supremacy due to the colour of their skin. There are important differences between the history and extent of colonialism experienced among the Blacks through slavery; Indigenous people through genocide, and the People of Colour through more recent racist immigration policies. The training and workshop aims to discuss and identify challenges faced by BIPOC in the food production system and seek concrete solutions to overcome them.

The second event will take place in July at Hayes Urban Farm, and the third event will take place in the winter in Miramichi.

BIPOC Farming Workshop
2024-07-23 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | 577 Hillcrest Drive, Fredericton, NB, 577 Hillcrest Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3A 2X8, Canada
The National Farmers Union in New Brunswick is hosting a series of in-person farmer-led events this year and we’re excited to announce that we’re hosting the second one in Fredericton, New Brunswick on July 23rd from Noon – 3pm in collaboration with Hayes Teaching Farm.
At this event we will host:

An information session
Mental health and farm safety sessions
And a cooking demonstration with samples of the food prepared

This event is free and registration is encouraged but not required.
Register here!

We are inviting current and aspiring BIPOC farmers and farm workers together to connect, learn, and organize together.
About the session: Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) is an acronym used to identify Canadian’s ‘visible minorities’ or people who are victimized by racism and white supremacy due to the colour of their skin. There are important differences between the history and extent of colonialism experienced among the Blacks through slavery; Indigenous people through genocide, and the People of Colour through more recent racist immigration policies. The training and workshop aims to discuss and identify challenges faced by BIPOC in the food production system and seek concrete solutions to overcome them.
The third event will take place in the winter in Miramichi.
If tickets are sold out on eventbrite please contact the organizer more may be available.

BIPOC Farming Workshop
2024-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | 12 Vye Street, 12 Vye Street, Miramichi, New Brunswick, E1V 5V3, Canada
The National Farmers Union in New Brunswick is hosting a series of in-person farmer-led events this year and we’re excited to announce that we’re hosting the final one in Miramichi, New Brunswick on November 16th from 1pm – 4pm in collaboration with the Greater Miramichi Service Commission.
At this event we will host:

An information session
Mental health and farm safety sessions
And a cooking demonstration with samples of the food prepared

This event is free and registration is encouraged but not required.
We are inviting current and aspiring BIPOC farmers and farm workers together to connect, learn, and organize together.
About the session: Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) is an acronym used to identify Canadian’s ‘visible minorities’ or people who are victimized by racism and white supremacy due to the colour of their skin. There are important differences between the history and extent of colonialism experienced among the Blacks through slavery; Indigenous people through genocide, and the People of Colour through more recent racist immigration policies. The training and workshop aims to discuss and identify challenges faced by BIPOC in the food production system and seek concrete solutions to overcome them.

Depth of Field Screening Grand Falls
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | 60 Rue Ouellette Grand-Sault, NB E3Z 0B6, 60 Rue Ouellette, Grand-Sault, New Brunswick, E3Z 0B6, Canada
The Green Light Environmental Club invites you to a FREE screening of Depth of Field on February 28th in Grand Falls featuring a group discussion. Join us for an engaging and educational evening exploring farming, local food systems, and their impact on our environment. Snacks and light refreshments will be available free of charge.
Pre-registration is not required but appreciated! Sign up here.

Depth of Field Screening at Mount Allison University
2025-03-05 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
Join the Sackville Farmers Market and Savour NB March 5th for a FREE interactive screening of the Depth of Field film series! Meet the featured farmers from the film in person as they answer your questions and lead a thought-provoking discussion. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with the people behind the story.
CHMA 106.9 FM will be live on location with us as well!
Find us in Room M14 in the Crabtree Building.
Pre-registration is not required but appreciated. Sign up here.

Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-03-20 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | 703 Queen St. Fredericton, NB, 703 Queen Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 1CA, Canada
Registration is open!
Please use the form below to register for the:
National Farmers Union in New Brunswick AGM
We invite you to attend the NFU-NB’s 2025 Hybrid Annual General Meeting on Sunday March 20, 2025 at the RBC Room in the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, 703 Queen St. Fredericton, NB and online over Zoom. Registration will begin at 9:30am and the meeting will adjourn at 4:00pm. There is no registration fee and the meeting includes lunch with your MLA’s using local ingredients, and a coffee break and snacks. Simultaneous translation will be provided.
Resolutions on current policy issues may be presented at the AGM. It is preferable that you send them to us at least one week in advance, but they will also be accepted on the morning of the AGM. Resolutions form the foundation of our policy and guide our work throughout the year. Contact the office if you have any ideas you would like to put forward.
This event is your opportunity to take on a leadership role with the NFU – elections will be held for the NFU-NB Board of Directors.
The day will consist of a diverse range of speakers and presentations on our theme Growing Rural Food and Communities. We will also be screening two New Brunswick Depth of Field Films. We hope to facilitate such a conversation in a balanced way with farmers and non-farmers contributing their knowledge and perspectives. This meeting and discussion are held in order to shape future direction and policy for the organization.
We strongly encourage all members to participate at this Annual General Meeting, and to invite other interested farmers and neighbours. Your participation and input is very important to our discussions, which will provide direction for our organization.
Thursday, March 20th 9:30am to 4pm
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, N.B.
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2025 Farmers' Markets Conference
2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market, 665 George Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 1K4, Canada
Managers, staff and volunteers of New Brunswicks farmers’ markets are invited to join the NFU-NB for a day of discussion, collaboration and learning.

The day will mostly be devoted to facilitated discussion on topics such as programs and resources needed, nutrition coupon programs, whether a farmers’ market association would benefit NB markets and more.

Justin Cantafio, Executive Director of Farmers Markets Nova Scotia will present his recent Nuffield Scholarship Research about Public Markets.

We hope to have someone from Public Health to participate in a Q&A session about market regulations and safety requirements.

Due to limited space we request one person per market to attend, if you wish to have additional staff or volunteers attend please call or email Suzanne directly, in case there is additional room.

In person registration will be $35/person, lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required, payment can be made in person at the door or by etransfer to nfu.nb.office@gmail.com at any time.

Due to low requests for online attendance we will only be hosting this meeting in person.

Register here:

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Your market or community

Food allergies or additional questions (optional)

Annual General Meeting 2026
2026-03-15 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Department of Agriculture Wicklow Office, 39 Barker Lane, Wicklow, New Brunswick, E7L3S4, Canada
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
We invite you to attend the NFU-NB’s 2026 Hybrid Annual General Meeting on Sunday March 15, 2026 in the Conference Room at the Wicklow Department of Agriculture office, 39 Barker Lane, Wicklow, NB and online over Zoom. Registration will begin at 9:30am and the meeting will be adjourned at 4:00pm. The registration fee is pay what you can. The meeting includes lunch using local ingredients, and a coffee break and snacks. Simultaneous translation will be provided.

Resolutions on current policy issues may be presented at the AGM. It is preferable that you send them to us at least one week in advance, but they will also be accepted on the morning of the AGM. Resolutions form the foundation of our policy and guide our work throughout the year. Contact the office if you have any ideas you would like to put forward.

This event is your opportunity to take on a leadership role with the NFU – elections will be held for the NFU-NB Board of Directors including the President, Women’s President, Youth President, BIPOC President, Secretary, and Members-at-Large.

The day will consist of a diverse range of speakers who will discuss topics related to our theme Sowing Equity. This will include presentations and opportunities for discussion about seed regulation and sovereignty; mental health and safety program updates from Farm Talk Care; information about species at risk on agricultural lands; updates from the National office; and more. We hope to facilitate such a conversation in a balanced way with farmers and non-farmers contributing their knowledge and perspectives. This meeting and discussion are held in order to shape future direction and policy for the organization.

We strongly encourage all members to participate at this Annual General Meeting, and to invite other interested farmers and neighbours. Your participation and input is very important to our discussions, which will provide direction for our organization.

Pre-registration is encouraged and can be done HERE or by calling the office at (506) 260-0087.

Meet & Greet
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Zoom
Interested in joining the NFU?
Already a member and looking to get more involved?
Are you a farmer in NB who’s never heard of the NFU?

Join us for a casual Community Zoom Night and discover your place within the NFU-NB and how we can better support you as a farmer!

Connect with producers from across New Brunswick
Discuss provincial issues impacting farmers
Learn about current policy work and advocacy priorities
Explore ways to get involved and strengthen your voice

Thursday, March 19
7:00 PM
Register here: https://nfu-ca.zoom.us/…/regi…/k7MF8jXRSM-eBbaSoTYyqg…

Everyone is welcome!
