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
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
NFU Board Opposes Current House Version of Farm Bill — Farmers Union Urges Significant Improvements Before Passage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2018 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) Board of Directors today passed a resolution in opposition to the current state … Read More
Access to Capital: FSA Loan Guidebook
By Hannah Ruth Tabler, NFU Intern Many beginning farmers, after earning enough experience to feel confident starting their own operation, cannot afford the high upfront costs associated with such an … Read More
What Can Farmers Do About Climate Change? Prescribed Burns
By Janan Lenzy, NFU Intern Fire is often thought of as a destructive and uncontrollable natural disturbance, causing catastrophic damage to agricultural operations of all types. But did you know … Read More
NFU Lauds Congressional Support for Long-term Farm Safety Net Solution to Potential Trade Damages
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2018 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – In a letter sent to President Donald Trump yesterday, twenty members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee … Read More