Canadian Federation of Agriculture
21 Florence Street K2P 0W6 Ottawa, ON, Canada

This week, #TheFirstSixteen podcast discusses some of the systemic barriers women face in the Canadian agricultural sector. The episode features interviews with Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, Kathleen Sullivan, CEO of Food and Beverage Canada, and Mary Robinson, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Watch the podcast here: http://ow.ly/Mrqs50DwNxX

Have you registered yet for CFA's Virtual AGM - Feb. 24th - 26th? If not, pls. note ALL registered delegates are automatically invited to the Spirits Canada Virtual Cocktail Reception. Learn to make amazing Canadian cocktails, network and more. https://cfa-fca.ca/events/2021-cfa-annual-general-meeting/

Farmers are relying on their governments to agree to proposed AgriStability policy changes before the end of January. #CdnAg #cdnpoli

With the proper supports, #cdnag can be unleashed to be a truly powerful engine for Canada's recovery while feeding nations across the world. Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSoUCfGXNfE

Canada's Agricultural Ministers are meeting soon to make important decision for the future of CDN farmers and they need to hear your voice! Show your support #cdnag #foodforthought by sending a letter to your MP here (it's only a few clicks to do so): https://bit.ly/2TZ87zb

Join the ’s renowned experts, chefs, farmers, young activists and more this #WorldFoodDay for a highly interactive discussion on how in the next ten years we must transform our food systems.

Canadian farmers need your support. COVID-19 has caused major disruptions throughout Canada's food supply system, and without support Canadian consumers could see higher prices and a lack of availability at the grocery store. Send a message of support for Canadian agriculture to your MP with just a few clicks at www.supportcanadianfood.ca. With your help, Canadian farmers can continue to provide safe and affordable food for all of Canada, and Canadian agriculture can serve as a powerful economic engine for Canada's recovery.

The CFA AGM will now be held virtually on Feb. 24 & 25, 2021. We will be providing more info. on the virtual mtg, agenda, elections, etc. in the next few months. Pls. mark your calendars for early 2021 as we plan on an engaging, informative and collaborative AGM! #CDNAG

CDN farmers & the food supply chain need support to mitigate the massive disruptions from #COVID19 , & to continue to provide Canadians with a wide variety of affordable, nutritious food. Visit http://supportcanadianfood.ca to send a msg of support to your MP in just a few clicks!

Canadian farmers need your help to help secure Canada's food supply. Please visit www.supportcanadianfood.ca, which will allow you to send a letter to your MP in support of Canada's food industry in just a few clicks! Please share this video to spread the message.

Support Canadian farmers by contacting your Member of Parliament here: http://supportcanadianfood.ca/ Please like & share this post to spread the message!

Please see CFA newest press release, calling for more support for Canadian farmers: Rising Prices and Food Shortages Inevitable Without Increased Government Backing For Canada’s Farmers: https://bit.ly/2yvArSO

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture seeks $2.6 billion for Agriculture and Agri-Food Emergency Fund to Maintain Food Security in Canada. Read the press release here: https://bit.ly/2KOy6oE

Help Canada's Food Industry by writing your MP today! CFA has created a user friendly webpage to send your MP a strong message that Canada's Food Industry needs urgent government support. Please share and help us send a message to Ottawa. https://producingprosperitycanada.ca/WriteyourMP/

As part of CFA's Farm Family profile series, meet Andy Kuyvenhoven's family. Canadian Flower Farmers have 65% of their total sales between May 15 to June 25th. The devastation of COVID to their business is nothing short of incomprehensible. Meet the Kuyvenhoven's: https://bit.ly/2SfDaGF

This week's CFA President's Address by Mary Robinson provides insight into our recent virtual press conference messaging and what we are specifically asking of our gov't, in order to support CDN AG: https://bit.ly/34UnnlI

CFA wishes our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in Nova Scotia yesterday. Such a horrific tragedy. #NovaScotiaStrong

Click here to read CFA's statement on the impacts of COVID-19 on Canadian agriculture: https://bit.ly/2VczIyr En français: https://bit.ly/2xBmdz9

CFA is hosting an IMPORTANT Virtual Press Conference tomorrow - Thurs. April. 16th at 1:00pm (EDT) re: domestic food supply as a critical priority for Canada. Help us spread the word. #domesticfoodmatters Link goes live at 1:00pm - https://bit.ly/CFAVirtualPressConference

Don't miss this CTV interview with CFA President Mary Robinson on the recently announced funding for Temporary Foreign Worker isolation protocols due to COVID-19: http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1939293

CFA is regularly updating our COVID-19 Resource page on the CFA website, with resources for farmers and agricultural employers. Check here: https://www.cfa-fca.ca/resources/resources-on-covid-19/