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U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
Carbon Farming Workshops in Regenerative Agriculture
January 17-February 5, 2012
(Chestnut Ridge, N.Y.)
Top farmers and researchers from around the world are gathering at this unique event to train land-owners, farmers, policy-makers, and investors in the best practices of carbon farming, which combines cutting-edge agricultural practices with the tools of ecological design to build healthy soil and profitable farms. Presenters will include Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm, Dr. Elaine Ingham of Soil Foodweb and more. Registration and details here. Sponsored by The New England Farmers Union, The Northeast Organic Farming Associations of NY and NJ (NOFA-NY, NOFA-NJ), Terra Genesis International, Food Forest Farm, A Growing Culture, and Gaia University International.
SPECIAL OFFER: NEFU members who are full-time farmers now have the opportunity to receive substantial scholarships of 25% or 50% off the tuition fees. To do so, register here and enter this code: Farm25.
National Farmers Union's 110th Anniversary Convention
March 4-7, 2012 (Omaha, Neb.)
Mark your calendar for NFU's annual convention. This year's theme is New Horizons for Agriculture. More details here.
National Farmers Union Women's Conference
June 21-23, 2012 (Bailey, Colo.)
Save the dates for this conference offered by National Farmers Union in partnership with Annie’s Project.
- New England agriculture and fisheries
- Where food comes from
- The environment
- Cooperative businesses
- Rural and coastal communities
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National Farmers Union, in partnership with Annie’s Project, is putting together a toolbox of resources just for you. We are encouraging women to enhance their knowledge of their family farm operation and learn the value of leadership in rural communities and cooperatives. |
Federal Disaster Assistance Funding Received for Tornado and Tropical Storm Relief
AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS—January 23, 2012
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Richard Burke announced today an important package of disaster assistance to help farmers, land owners, communities and others recover and rebuild after a year in which a wave of natural disasters swept across the State. Click here to read the full news release
Send a Farmer to DC in 2012 — Make Your Gift 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. Donate today and help us send a farmer to Washington.
NEFU At Work
View our year-end report highlighting NEFU's work for 2011 and plans for 2012.
Read our December newsletter to learn about:
- NEFU's newly elected president, Marge Kilkelly, and highlights of the recent annual convention held in New Hampshire; and
- ways you can support New England Farmers Union and the NEFU Education Foundation.
NEFU recently signed the following letters:
- endorsing the Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act (S. 1773, H.R. 3286); and
- urging House and Senate Agriculture Committee members to support Farm Bill Research Title Programs.
Policy Positions
Our Policy Committee has recently begun work on our Farm Bill platform. We will continue to develop farm bill policy positions as the 2012 Farm Bill debate unfolds, so check back often.
Read our latest policy book.
Join NEFU and Support New England Food Banks
New England Farmers Union has joined with National Farmers Union to meet a challenge grant benefiting Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. When you join New England Farmers Union, your membership dues help NEFU to continue work on our ambitious agenda AND help feed your hungry neighbors. From now until March 1, 2012, $2.50 of every new member’s dues will be matched by NFU, and then that $5 will be matched by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, resulting in a total donation of $10 to Feeding America. Feeding America will then give all the funds raised from NEFU memberships to nine food banks in our region. Click here for more information about the program and sign up for a membership today.
