FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2018 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to send the farm bill to conference, the process by … Read More
Networking & Community: Soil Sisters Cook, Collaborate & Celebrate
By Lisa Kivirist, author, co-owner and operator of Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B Never underestimate what a bunch of women coming together for a potluck can do. What started now … Read More
Access to Markets: Financing a Cooperative Business
By Jake Stukenberg, NFU Intern No farmer can start a cooperative alone. Cooperatives are the product of collaboration among many individuals with a shared goal of providing a needed service … Read More
What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change? Markets for Climate-Smart Ag Products in Arizona
By Tom Driscoll, Director of NFU Foundation and Conservation Policy Climate Column readers know that there are many things farmers can do to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change. The Natural … Read More
What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change? Markets for Climate-Smart Ag Products in Alaska
By Tom Driscoll, Director of NFU Foundation and Conservation Policy Climate Column readers know there are many things farmers can do to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change. The Natural … Read More
Farmers Union Hosts 82nd Annual All-States Leadership Camp
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2018 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org BAILEY, Colo. – Farmers Union youth members from across the country gathered here last week for the 82nd annual … Read More
Farmers Union Hosts 82nd Annual All-States Leadership Camp
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2018 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org BAILEY, Colo. – Farmers Union youth members from across the country gathered here last week for the 82nd annual … Read More
NFU Applauds Senate Farm Bill Passage; Presses for Additional Improvements During Conference Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2018 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate today voted 86-11 in favor of its bipartisan Farm Bill, also known as the … Read More
NFU Applauds Senate Farm Bill Passage; Presses for Additional Improvements During Conference Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2018 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate today voted 86-11 in favor of its bipartisan Farm Bill, also known as the … Read More
Access to Markets: Beginning Farmers Introduction to Cooperatives
By Jake Stukenberg, NFU Intern Farming can be a daunting career to pursue, especially as a young farmer or rancher in the current farm economy. Given the various barriers to … Read More