New England Farmers Union

12/03/2016

Rob Larew, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for National Farmers Union, discusses the 2018 Farm Bill and possible changes under the new administration

12/03/2016

NEFU President Roger Noonan introduces a New England Farm Economy Panel here at the 2016 Convention

12/02/2016

Diane Wright Hirsch speaks to a group of farmers, USDA officials, National Farmers Union staff, and other attendees at a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course today! This course helps to prepare growers and others involved in agriculture for the new Food Safety Modernization Act rules.

11/23/2016

From your friends at New England Farmers Union

11/15/2016

Livestock and Poultry Farmers: Apply for a Fund-a-Farmer grant today!

Are you a livestock or poultry farmer who wants to improve animal welfare on your operation? You may be eligible to receive a Fund-a-Farmer grant from FACT! FACT will award grants of up to $2,500 for two types of projects: Animal Welfare Certification Projects and Pasture Improvement Projects. Check out the grant guidelines for the full details and apply online! Applications are due by November 21, so don’t delay. FACT is also offering a free online information session to help farmers with their applications. Register for the webinar and learn more about this unique funding opportunity.

FACT will continue making Fund-a-Farmer Grants to qualifying livestock and poultry farmers who wish to improve their farm animal welfare.

10/31/2016

President Roger Noonan is calling on USDA to aid New England producers amidst historic drought: http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50207/p/salsa/web/press_release/public/?press_release_KEY=168

10/24/2016

10/24/2016

Registration is now open for New England Farmers Union's 2016 Annual Convention, Harvesting Solutions. Please join us December 2-3 at the Hartford/Windsor Marriott Airport Hotel in Windsor, Connecticut, to hear from leaders in agriculture on topics relevant to you. Go to our event webpage: http://www.newenglandfarmersunion.org/whats-new/2016-nefu-convention/2016-convention-agenda/ for more information about our Convention agenda; including a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course, discounted event lodging, sponsorship opportunities, and to register today at our early bird rate!

10/21/2016

Stop by our booth at Pumpkinfest to enter our raffle for a chance to win one of two gift certificates to Diemand Farm. Stay for a pulled pork taco made from fresh local ingredients from our member farmers by the West Gill BBQ Company.

The Franklin County Pumpkinfest in Turners Falls has grown over the last 10 years to become a signature event leading up to Halloween, for those in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. Roughly 10,000 residents turn up on Avenue A to see the lit-up jack-o-lanterns and the costumes.

10/19/2016

Register now for this FREE online, interactive virtual conference focused on beginning farmer and rancher issues, including: mentorship, business planning, USDA programs women and veterans in farming, conservation and much more!

The conference is completely online, and features farmer-to-farmer webinars, live Q & A, a discussion board, a resource center and free giveaways!

December 5-8, 5pm-8pm EST

NFU Presents: Growing for the Future Tentative Agenda December 5th Tom Driscoll – Grant Writing 101 Paul Goeringer – Managing Legal Risk on the Farm Harrison Topp – Less Than or E…

09/15/2016

Keep the soil in organic. Please sign this petition and share widely to support the organic label!

09/15/2016

Roger Noonan, president of the New England Farmers Union President explains the need for immediate action to protect the region's family dairy farms.