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NEFU's First
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December 15, 2010
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About
The New England Farmers Union (NEFU) was formed and recognized in November, 2006. Six states comprise its membership: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Since its founding, NEFU and the National Farmers Union have worked closely with the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association, the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen’s Association, and Organic Valley dairy cooperative to bring agricultural and fisheries issues to members of Congress and other leaders in Washington, DC.
New England Farmers Union’s mission:
The New England Farmers Union (NEFU) was formed and recognized in November, 2006. Six states comprise its membership: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Since its founding, NEFU and the National Farmers Union have worked closely with the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association, the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen’s Association, and Organic Valley dairy cooperative to bring agricultural and fisheries issues to members of Congress and other leaders in Washington, DC.
New England Farmers Union’s mission:
- to increase the economic viability of family farms and fishing operations
- to foster the development of sustainable food production in New England
- to invest in nutrition education and increase connections between farmers and consumers
We also support the development of renewable energy resources for farm use, and from farm and forest sources. NEFU’s goals for the next three years are to bring together policy makers in Washington with leaders and consumers in six states to fashion a food policy and a 2012 Farm Bill that benefits the farmers, foresters and fishermen in this diverse and resourceful region.
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