By Michelle McKenzie, Co-Manager of Bellair Farm Farming for a season is hard work. Leading a crew all the way through a season and knowing you will do it all again … Read More
Access to Efficiency: Managing a Farm Crew
Author: Hannah Packman
What Can Farmers Do About Climate Change? Weed Control & Tillage
By Janan Lenzy, NFU Intern Climate change been the cause, both directly and indirectly, of various challenges for agricultural producers. This list includes extreme droughts and floods, irregular growing seasons, … Read More
What Can Farmers Do About Climate Change? Weed Control & Tillage
By Janan Lenzy, NFU Intern Climate change been the cause, both directly and indirectly, of various challenges for agricultural producers. This list includes extreme droughts and floods, irregular growing seasons, … Read More
Access to Efficiency: EQIP & the Farm Bill
By Nate Brownlee, Co-Owner and Operator of Nightfall Farm Here at Nightfall Farm, Liz and I are committed to farm in ways that conserve our natural resources, having rooted our … Read More
Access to Efficiency: EQIP & the Farm Bill
By Nate Brownlee, Co-Owner and Operator of Nightfall Farm Here at Nightfall Farm, Liz and I are committed to farm in ways that conserve our natural resources, having rooted our … Read More
What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change? UD Cooperative Extension’s Climate Communications
By Tom Driscoll, Director of NFU Foundation and Conservation Policy If you are a regular Climate Column reader, you likely appreciate that deliberate action undertaken by farmers, policymakers and food … Read More
Farmer’s Share of Retail Food Dollar Hits New Low
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2018 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – For every dollar consumers spend on food, the farmer receives just 14.8 cents, according to the U.S. … Read More
Access to Markets: Indiana Cooperative Development Center
By Hannah Ruth Tabler, NFU Intern For beginning farmers, getting a start in the agriculture industry can be difficult. Without a supportive network and educational resources, aspiring growers can find … Read More
Why Do Farmers Care About Climate Change? Colony Collapse Disorder
By Janan Lenzy, NFU Intern Bees contribute to the economy and health of the environment. In addition to their notoriety for honey production, bees also provide the versatile substance known … Read More
Driving Private Investment to Spur Rural Prosperity
By Matthew McKenna, Executive in Residence, Rural Opportunity Initiative, a program at Georgetown University’s Global Social Enterprise Initiative, part of the McDonough School of Business The United States has experienced … Read More