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Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday December 7, 2022

The National Farmer Union (NFU) has named its new president.

Jenn Pfenning is a family owner and the director of Human Resources, Marketing and Operations at Pfenning’s Organic Farm in New Hamburg, Ont. She also works with local and migrant workers.

Pfenning takes over from Katie Ward who served as president for four years.

Stewart Wells of Swift Current, Sask. will serve as the first vice president while the second vice president is Al Birchard of Verwood, Sask.

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