Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Advocates for Family Farmers and Ranchers Since 1902
Since 1902, our organization has been dedicated to advocating for family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities through policy reform, educational initiatives, and cooperative efforts. We prioritize strengthening rural economies by promoting fair trade practices, sustainable conservation methods, and equitable labor policies that benefit both agricultural employers and workers. Our policy advocacy focuses on ensuring market fairness, protecting natural resources, and improving the economic viability of family farming operations.With over a century of experience, we maintain a strong commitment to transparency in agricultural policy discussions and provide data-driven insights into farm economics, including the farmers' share of the food dollar. Our nationwide network connects agricultural producers with resources and representation to address contemporary challenges facing family farms.
Services
Advocacy
Education
Policy Reform
Labor Reform
Trade Policies
Conservation Practices
Details
- Year established: 1902
Highlights and features
- Advocating for family farmers since 1902
- Strengthening rural economies through policy reform
- Promoting fair trade policies for American agriculture
- Supporting sustainable conservation practices
- Educating on agricultural labor reforms
Services
Advocacy
We champion family farmers' interests through legislative and regulatory advocacy. Our work focuses on creating fair market conditions, protecting agricultural resources, and ensuring policy decisions consider family farm perspectives. We represent farmers in national policy discussions.
Education
We provide educational resources about farm economics, policy impacts, and market dynamics. Our programs help farmers understand agricultural policies and their financial implications through data-driven analysis and practical guidance.
Policy Reform
We develop and promote policy solutions addressing family farmers' challenges. Our reform efforts focus on market fairness, labor regulations, trade agreements, and conservation incentives that support sustainable agricultural operations.
Labor Reform
We advocate for balanced labor policies benefiting both agricultural employers and workers. Our initiatives aim to create fair working conditions while maintaining farm operational viability through policy changes and industry collaboration.
Trade Policies
We work to establish fair international trade agreements that benefit American farmers. Our efforts focus on expanding market access, ensuring price stability, and creating competitive conditions for US agricultural exports through policy advocacy.
Questions
What is National Farmers Union's primary mission?
We advocate for family farmers and ranchers through policy reform, educational programs, and community-building initiatives that strengthen rural economies and promote agricultural sustainability.
How does NFU support agricultural workers?
We advocate for balanced labor policies that protect both agricultural employers and farmworkers through fair wages, safe working conditions, and immigration policy reforms.
What conservation initiatives do you promote?
We support voluntary conservation practices that protect natural resources while maintaining farm viability, including soil health programs and sustainable land management policies.
How can farmers join your organization?
Farmers and ranchers can join through our website, gaining access to advocacy resources, educational materials, and a nationwide network of agricultural professionals.
What policy areas do you focus on?
Our key policy priorities include market fairness, trade agreements, labor reform, conservation incentives, and improving the farmers' share of the food dollar.
How do you educate the public about farming?
We provide data-driven educational resources about agricultural economics, policy impacts, and the challenges facing family farmers through publications and outreach programs.
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