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National Farmers Union scholarships are available for NEFU members. Click here for details.
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Welcome to New England Farmers Union!
New England Farmers Union works to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life of family farmers, fishermen, foresters, nursery growers and consumers in all six New England states. Check out our latest blog post below! |
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Policy Positions NEFU’s Legislative Committee has developed a set of Farm Bill priorities. NEFU members are engaged in Farm Bill debates, so check back often. Read the latest NEFU Policy Book. Urban Agriculture on the Cover of Country Folks
See New England Farmers Union Board Member and urban farmer Tess Brown-Lavoie on the cover of the Sept. 10 issue of Country Folks. |
Level the Playing Field for Organic Producers: Support the Leahy-Cowan-Collins AmendmentSenator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Senator Mo Cowan (D-MA) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) are offering an amendment to the Conservation Title of the Agricultural Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 that will help level the playing field for organic producers participating in the Organic Initiative offered through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). EQIP… Read more Send a Farmer to DC in 2013 — Donate Today!
Twice a year NEFU members have the opportunity to meet with members of Congress and their staff and to educate them about the issues facing small farms in New England. Lawmakers listen to personal accounts from farmers about how federal policy directly affects their livelihoods. Click here to learn more about sending a farmer to Washington. New England Farmers Union Blasts Farm Bill ExtensionNew England farmers received a sour New Year’s surprise when a short-term extension of the 2008 farm bill was attached and passed along with the fiscal cliff deal. See the full press release here. NEFU Surveys House and Senate CandidatesNew England Farmers Union (NEFU) surveyed key House and Senate candidates on issues of importance to farmers, fisherman and consumers in our region. Responses were received by the following campaigns: Senator-elect Chris Murphy (D-CT) |
