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.
Farm Bill
New Year: Same Priorities
We need a new, comprehensive five-year farm bill. We don’t need another extension — we need the certainty of a five-year bill.
Family Farm Advocate – Fall 2013
First fall edition of the Family Farm Advocate, Pennsylvania Farmers Union newsletter…
NFU Board Passes Resolution on Farm Bill, COOL and the RFS
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution today indicating the obligation of Congress to provide certainty for our nation’s family farmers, ranchers and consumers by passing a five-year farm bill and by continuing to support Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
Latest on the Farm Bill…
The farm bill is really a food, energy and jobs bill, and all consumers, farmers and rural Americans have a responsibility to be engaged in the farm bill debate.