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Recounting the Past, Counting on the Future: Stories of the NFU
From: Frontline Farmers
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This chapter sets the stage, explaining the history and role of the National Farmers Union in Canada, as well as how the book is structured.
Contributors
Nettie Wiebe
Nettie Wiebe farms near Delisle, Saskatchewan. Nettie served in elected leadership positions of the NFU for ten years and was the first woman to lead a national farm organization in Canada. Nettie has played a leadership role in La Vía Campesina as a member of the International Coordinating Committee from 1996 to 2004. She recently retired from teaching ethics at St. Andrews College, University of Saskatchewan.