The National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced Ontario researcher David Thompson as its next Executive Director. Thompson previously served as Farm Labour and Special Projects Manager for the NFU Ontario (NFUO).
In his work with the NFUO,Thompson coordinated the International Projects committee and conducted farmer interviews for policy research.
Thompson’s experience is primarily academic, with degrees from the University of Victoria, Queen’s and the University of Ottawa, covering Canadian history and social and political thought. His work has focused on the history of labour and activism.
Thompson will inherit the role from previous Executive Director Mara Shaw, who has served in the role since January of 2020.
In a March 31 news release, NFU President Jen Pfenning called Thompson “the kind of deeply knowledgeable leader who brings everyone along while staying firmly committed to the mission and values of the NFU.”
“We look forward to working with Dave to continue to advance the issues that NFU farmer and farm worker members democratically determine.”
Thompson will officially begin the role April 7.
