We Stand For:
Founded in 1913, Nebraska Farmers Union is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life and economic well-being of family farmers and ranchers, and their rural communities.
As Nebraska’s second largest family farm and ranch ag organization with over 4,000 family farm and ranch families as members, Nebraska Farmers Union is dedicated to the farm income issues which matter most to rural families. With active members across the state, Farmers Union is one of Nebraska’s oldest and strongest grassroots organizations.
Nebraska Farmers Union works to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life of family farmers, ranchers and their rural communities. We welcome all kinds of farmers and ranchers raising all kinds of crops and livestock in all kinds of ways. Our diversity is our strength. Whatever you raise, if you care about your family, neighbor, and community, you are welcome here!
We are committed to representing the interests of Nebraska farmers on issues such as:
• Farm & Ranch Profitability
• Property Tax Reform
• Ag Market Reforms
• Local Foods & Markets
• Food Security
• Trade & National Farm Issues
• Climate Change Impacts
• Regenerative Ag/Healthy Soils
• Value Added Renewable Energy
• Rural Broadband Development
• Quality of Rural Life/Healthcare
• Beginning Farmer/Succession
The Farmer's Share Of The Retail Dollar
Farmers and ranchers receive just 14.6* cents of the consumer food dollar.
Steak
1 Pound
Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $2.91
Bread
2 Pounds
Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $0.18
Apples
1 Pound
Retail: $1.24
Farmer: $0.83
Milk
1 Gallon
Retail: $4.39
Farmer: $1.54
Join Nebraska Farmers Union Today!
We stand for family agriculture
We are a grassroots, producer-driven organization that believes strong family agriculture is the basis for thriving rural communities.
We listen to you
The key to our success and credibility has been Farmers Union’s grassroots structure in which policy positions are initiated locally. Whether the issue is food safety, dairy, specialty crops, trade or any other item facing America’s family farmers – Nebraska Farmers Union listens to its members.
We get results
Nebraska Farmers Union is a powerful and respected voice on critical issues on the national and state levels. Our state and national leaders and staff understand the critical issues facing rural America and family agriculture. We represent YOUR voice to elected officials.