National Farmers Union (USA)

We're Hiring! National Farmers Union is looking for a Communications Coordinator to join our team in Washington, D.C. This position works alongside the Director of Communications with the development and implementation of all strategic communications and marketing activities for the organization. Applications close October 31. https://lnkd.in/ga-88c7V

Calling all Candidates and Volunteers for National FFA Organization National Officer Candidate Training! NFU is excited to host our third FFA National Officer Candidate Training on Wednesday, August 7th. The full training will be from 10:00am to 4:30pm ET and include Round Robin and Stand and Deliver practice rounds, a professional panel, and a story building workshop. The training will take place virtually on Zoom. We would like to invite the National Officer Candidate from your state to participate! Since we began hosting this training, seven of the twelve national officers have participated in the program. Volunteers are also needed to provide feedback to National Officer Candidates for the Round Robin and Stand and Deliver Rounds. Check out the registration links for more information. Candidate registration:? https://lnkd.in/ehr7vxEa Volunteer registration:? https://lnkd.in/eG-Krv6m?

National Farmers Union is seeking an Executive Assistant and Board Liaison! This Washington, D.C.,-based position plays a critical role in supporting the organization's mission to advocate for family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. More information about the position and how to apply are linked below. Please apply by August 16, 2024. https://lnkd.in/ga-88c7V

National Farmers Union is seeking a Director of Communications! This Washington, D.C.,-based position plays a critical role in supporting the organization's mission to advocate for family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. More information about the position and how to apply are linked below. Please apply by July 31, 2024. https://lnkd.in/ga-88c7V

Applications for the Beginning Farmer Institute are due July 15! Looking for ways to improve your farm business management skills? Consider the Beginning Farmer Institute a free, online, 10-week course intended to improve farm and ranch business health. It covers topics such as accounting, taxation, succession planning, insurance, credit, and more. Participants who complete the course may be invited to attend in-person farm tours and networking opportunities with Farmers Union leadership. ? You can learn more and apply for the Beginning Farmer Institute at nfu.org/bfi

This Earth Day, we want to share the importance of the historic, recent investments from Congress in voluntary, incentive-based agricultural conservation programs and renewable energy programs that are helping farmers adapt to a changing climate, play a larger role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, all while supporting new market opportunities for climate-smart commodities. Congress should protect this funding in the next farm bill to ensure family farmers and our communities have the resources they need to build a more resilient future.

Our Beginning Farmer Institute is a free, online, 10-week intensive program intended to improve the health of your farm or ranch business. The program is open to producers ages 18 and up and is inclusive of all operation types and scales of production. Each cohort is selected through a competitive application process, and applications are now open at www.nfu.org/bfi. If accepted, you will attend online seminars, network with peers, pursue independent learning activities, and receive one-on-one technical assistance. Participants who complete all the necessary requirements will be considered for an additional in-person session, which will include additional trainings, farm tours, and networking with Farmers Union leadership. The program is structured around weekly online trainings led by experts in business management. Over the course of 10 weeks, participants will be expected to watch 30-60 minutes of video trainings each week, followed by participation in weekly, 2 hour Q&As with subject-matter experts.

Together, we can grow a fair and sustainable future. From Farmers Union families to yours, happy National Ag Day!

That's a wrap on the 122nd Anniversary National Farmers Union Convention, marking a new year in our grassroots policy. Delegates from all around the country debated and voted on the direction for our advocacy in the coming year, including six special orders of business that further emphasize our stances. We're proud of the democratic governance principles and processes which guide our organization, especially in this time of declining trust in public institutions. We emphasized this theme throughout this year's event.

Meet Erica Williams, founder and executive director of A Red Circle, a non-profit promoting community betterment in North St. Louis County, Missouri through the lens of racial equity. A Red Circle collaborates with local farmers and organizations to expand access to affordable healthy food and provides education on sustainable farming, food preparation and more at their urban farm, the North County Agricultural Education Center. Erica is a Missouri Farmers Union member and an NFU Advocacy Training alum. She says, "I envision a North St. Louis County Community where every resident has access to fresh, affordable, high-quality produce and farmers are paid living wages. Every resident will have the knowledge and tools necessary to prepare fresh produce. Lastly, every resident will know and appreciate the health benefits of nutrition consumption."