Editor’s Note: Guest posts do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Farmers Union. By Olivia Taylor-Puckett, Manager of the Lawrence Farmers’ Market When I walk through the … Read More
Access to Markets: Cooperatives Support Rural Communities
By Jake Stukenberg, NFU Intern Cooperatives have proven to be one of the most beneficial business models, particularly in rural areas where certain services or products would be unavailable to … Read More
What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change? Markets for Climate-Smart Ag Products in Arkansas
By Kiana Brockel, NFU Intern, & Tom Driscoll, Director of NFU Foundation and Conservation Policy Regular Climate Column readers know that there are many actions farmers can take to mitigate … Read More
Georgia Farmers Chat Food Safety
By Billy Mitchell, FSMA Training Coordinator Billy Mitchell is the FSMA Training Coordinator for National Farmers Union and one of the newest members of the Local Food Safety Collaborative team. … Read More
Networking and Community: Why Ashley Wegmueller Joined Soil Sisters
By Ashley Wegmueller of Bo & Olly’s Produce This week we continue with our Soil Sisters stories, so gather around the virtual farmstead kitchen table for a conversation with Ashley … Read More
Access to Markets: Cooperative Business Structures
By Jake Stukenberg, NFU Intern Cooperatives can come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it is a local grocery store stocked with all local products made from area producers or … Read More
NFU Emphasizes Severity of Trade Dispute, Urges Long-Term Solutions in Farm Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2018 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 [email protected] WASHINGTON – In a letter sent today to congressional leadership, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson emphasized the … Read More
Networking & Community: Why April Prusia Joined Soil Sisters
By April Prusia, Co-Owner/Operator of Dorothy’s Range Soil Sisters is a network of more than 150 Wisconsin women farmers who offer each other support, collaboration, and community. One of those … Read More
FDA Adds More States to State Cooperative Agreement Program (State CAP)
By Chelsea Matzen, FSMA Project Director On July 12, 2018, the FDA announced that it is expanding the State Produce Implementation Cooperative Agreement Program for the upcoming fiscal year, bringing … Read More
Networking & Community: Why April Prusia Joined Soil Sisters
By April Prusia, Co-Owner/Operator of Dorothy’s Range Soil Sisters is a network of more than 150 Wisconsin women farmers who offer each other support, collaboration, and community. One of those … Read More










