
Stuart Oke is the Youth President for the National Farmers Union as well as a market and CSA farmer. Having worked on farms across Ontario and around the world before starting his own farm in the Outaouais. He is a strong proponent of regionalized food systems, agro-ecology and the principles of Food Sovereignty. In his work with the National Farmers Union he coordinates actions to better educate the public and alongside a network of new farmers across Canada to develop and advocate for new supports for young farmers.
Sessions in which Stuart Oke participates
9:00 AM
9:00
AM
- Farmland Grab: Canadian Pension Funds' Role
- Concordia University - MB Building - MB 2.270
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Panel discussion / panel de discussion
11:00 AM
11:00
AM
- The Changing Face of New Farmers
- Concordia University - MB Building - MB 2.210
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Panel discussion / panel de discussion