By Sophie Neems, Communications Specialist at Farm Credit Succession planning is a delicate business; few people get excited to come to terms with mortality and create a plan for how … Read More
Skills and Knowledge: Succession Planning
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FSMA Readiness: Produce Safety Risks from Viruses
By Jake Stukenberg, LFSC Intern, National Farmers Union When it comes to produce safety, much of the risk is caused by things a grower could never see with the naked … Read More
Regional Food System Leaders Unite at Chesapeake Food Summit
By Liza Ayres, NFU Intern On September 24 and 25, National Farmers Union was pleased to help sponsor the Chesapeake Food Summit, which united key players in the region for … Read More
Skills and Knowledge: Hiring and Management Strategies
By Sophie Neems, Communications Specialist at Farm Credit Meet Stacey Carlberg who, along with her husband Casey Gustowarow, manages The Farm at Sunnyside, a 15-acre, certified organic vegetable farm with … Read More
FSMA Readiness: Produce Safety Risks from Bacteria
By Jake Stukenberg, LFSC Intern, National Farmers Union As we mentioned last week, produce safety risks can come in many different forms on a farm. Farmers must be aware of … Read More
Farm Bill Expiration Impacts on Conservation
By Matt Perdue, NFU Government Relations Representative The Farm Bill Conference Committee remains squarely focused on getting a bill passed before the end of the calendar year. Bringing together the … Read More
FSMA Readiness: What are Produce Safety Risks?
By Jake Stukenberg, LFSC Intern, National Farmers Union Regardless of a farm’s size or scale, food safety is a priority on every operation. All farmers have an obligation to provide … Read More
The Farm Bill is Set to Expire on September 30 – Here’s What to Expect
By Liza Ayres, NFU Intern The farm bill is the most important and comprehensive piece of federal farm and food legislation. Its value extends beyond family farmers and ranchers to … Read More
Skills and Knowledge: Telling Your Story
Editor’s Note: Guest posts do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Farmers Union. By Charlotte Smith, President of Northwest Farmers Union If you had told me 15 … Read More
What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change? Markets for Climate-Smart Ag Products in Missouri
By Tom Driscoll, Director of NFU Foundation and Conservation Policy Regular readers of NFU’s Climate Column know there are many ways farmers can mitigate the negative effects of climate change. … Read More