New England Farmers Union works to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life of family farmers. New England Farmers Union is a home for producers who are committed to conserving our state's natural bounty, whether they are long-established or beginning their agricultural journey.
We are a grassroots, producer-driven organization that believes strong family agriculture is the basis for thriving rural communities. The key to our success and credibility has been Farmers Union's grassroots structure in which policy positions are initiated locally. Whether the issue is food safety, dairy, specialty crops, trade or any other item facing America's family farmers - NEFU listens to its members.
We are a grassroots, producer-driven organization that believes strong family agriculture is the basis for thriving rural communities. The key to our success and credibility has been Farmers Union's grassroots structure in which policy positions are initiated locally. Whether the issue is food safety, dairy, specialty crops, trade or any other item facing America's family farmers - NEFU listens to its members.
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New England Farmers Union is a grassroots organization that works to protect the social and economic well-being of family farmers throughout New England. Our members are our policymakers. We engage elected officials on issues that come directly from our membership and press lawmakers to implement and enforce laws and regulations that will strengthen agriculture in New England.
NEFU works on federal, state and local policy issues for the benefit of our members and of family agriculture. On the federal farm bill we seek effective policies and programs that serve the small, mid-sized and diversified family farms of New England.
NEFU works on the annual agricultural appropriations process to ensure adequate funding for working lands conservation and many of the programs essential to support a local and regional food system.We also comment on proposed rules, meet with USDA officials and communicate with our delegation about how programs and policies are being implemented on the ground.
NEFU works on the annual agricultural appropriations process to ensure adequate funding for working lands conservation and many of the programs essential to support a local and regional food system.We also comment on proposed rules, meet with USDA officials and communicate with our delegation about how programs and policies are being implemented on the ground.
National Farmers Union members gather annually to make their voices heard and share their stories. Members of Congress need to hear directly from family farmers, ranchers and we're inviting YOU to join us!. Contact New England Farmers Union President, Roger Noonan at (603) 361 - 4747 or roger@newenglandfarmersunion.org.
Education is essential to the success and growth of Farmers Union. New England Farmers Union is committed to providing opportunities and programs of excellence to its members. The future of family farm agriculture depends upon the civic involvement of the next generation. New England Farmers Union believes young people can practice good citizenship now.
Did you know that farmers and ranchers receive only 14.6* cents of every dollar that consumers spend on food at home and away from home? According to USDA, off-farm costs, including marketing, processing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing, account for more than 80 cents of every food dollar spent in the United States.
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