Women have always played a critical role in family farming, and that role is increasing dramatically as the number of women who are farmers in the U.S. has grown to roughly one million strong.
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Annual Convention December 6, 2014
Register for the Pennsylvania Farmers Union membership meeting and annual convention.
2014 Agricultural Voters Guide: PA Gubernatorial Race Exclusive!
Agriculture, Pennsylvania’s number one industry, has not played a prominent role in the gubernatorial race. Farmers Union offers this exclusive: Statements from each candidate on why they deserve the farmers’ vote! Here are the responses of Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf.
Family Farming: Doing our part to support veterans as beginning farmers & ranchers
An unlikely place to look for new and beginning farmers is in our nation’s veterans. USDA data shows that although rural Americans make up only 17 percent of the population, it accounts for 44 percent of the military. When soldiers return home from tours abroad, they are looking for a career that gives them a sense of purpose. Since many are from rural communities, farming can provide an excellent way for our men and women in uniform to make a valuable contribution here at home.
Family Farm Advocate: Gubernatorial Candidates want the Farmer's Vote in the PA Primary
Farmer Voter Guide for Pennsylvania Primary Election. All five candidates appeal to the farmer for and affirmative vote. Spring 2014 Family Farm Advocate.
Family Farm Advocate: Gubernatorial Candidates want the Farmer’s Vote in the PA Primary
Farmer Voter Guide for Pennsylvania Primary Election. All five candidates appeal to the farmer for and affirmative vote. Spring 2014 Family Farm Advocate.
2014 International Year of Family Farming
The United Nations (UN) has declared 2014 the International Year of Family Farming (IYFF). National Farmers Union is proud to be leading the U.S. National Committee in support of the year. With family farming in the spotlight on an international stage, now is the time to capitalize on this opportunity and spread the word about the work family farmers are doing each and every day.