Farmers | New England Farmers Union

$1.5 Million Grant Awarded to NEFU & Partners by FDA to Help Underserved Groups Implement FSMA, Improve Food Safety

September 15, 2016Farmers, Farming Practices, FSMA, National Farmers Union, NEFU Members

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is currently being implemented and will have a significant impact on many food producers and processors. On August 23, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a $1.5 million grant to the National Farmers Union (NFU) Foundation to deliver outreach and training on FSMA to underserved growers … Read More

Farm Safety Education Should Reach Beyond the Farm Gate

June 3, 2016Farm Safety, Farm Workers, Farmers, Farming Practices, National Farmers Union, NEFU Members

Nearly 500 farm work-related deaths occur annually, according to a 2013 study from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). As farmers and ranchers are more active on and around their operations this time of year, National Farmers Union (NFU) is raising awareness about farm safety issues and best practices through a series of 10 … Read More

Survey on Farm Programs

May 31, 2016Agriculture Research, Farm Bill, Farmers, National Farmers Union

With the 2014 Farm Bill in full effect and a new farm bill debate on the horizon, National Farmers Union is conducting a survey of family farmers and ranchers across the country to gain a greater understanding of the effectiveness of current farm bill programs. As a farmer-led organization, we look to our diverse membership … Read More

Food Safety From Farm to Table

May 12, 2016Consumers, Direct to Consumer, Farm Safety, farm-to-school, Farm-to-Table, Farmers, Farmers Markets, Farming Practices, Legal Issues

GUEST BLOG POST By Elanor Starmer IF you are a farmer interested in selling produce wholesale or direct to a retailer, restaurant or institution, you probably have food safety on the brain. A growing number of buyers require farms to demonstrate compliance with a food safety standard, often through an audit and certification program. That takes … Read More

Maine Farmer Reflects on NFU Convention

March 30, 2015Beginning Farmers, Farmer Leaders, Farmers, Fly-In, Grass Roots Policy, National Farmers Union, NEFU Members, Women Producers

GUEST BLOG POST By Margaret Hathaway, Ten Apple Farm When I was elected to be one of New England’s delegates to the National Farmers Union convention this March, I was honored by the trust placed in me, but unsure what to expect from the convention. Our Ten Apple Farm is on a small scale, our … Read More

Farm Credit East Releases 2015 Outlook Report for Farmers

March 24, 2015Farm Economics, Farmers, Farming Practices, Funding Opportunities

GUEST BLOG POST by Farm Credit East Farm Credit East, a farmer-owned cooperative, recently released its 2015 industry outlook report. This report examines challenges and opportunities for Northeast agriculture, as well as the impact of broader economic trends and conditions on our region’s farm businesses. “Farming, forestry and fishing businesses have rapidly become knowledge-based businesses,” … Read More