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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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.
Local Farmers Meet with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
Pennsylvania Farmers Union members and nearly 250 fellow farmers, ranchers and fishermen from across the country met in Washington, D.C., Sept. 8 to 10, 2014, for the National Farmers Union annual Fall Legislative Fly-In. “Meeting with our representatives in Congress allowed us to personalize the issues currently affecting farmers and their customers on a national level,” … Read More
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 – Fall 2013
First fall edition of the Family Farm Advocate, Pennsylvania Farmers Union newsletter…
Farmers Union | Conservation District Partnership
Pennsylvania Farmers Union will donate $10 of every new membership or renewal to the member’s local conservation district.
Farmers Union | Conservation District Partnership
Pennsylvania Farmers Union will donate $10 of every new membership or renewal to the member’s local conservation district.