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National Farmers Union

NFU was founded by ten family farmers in 1902 as the Farmers Educational Cooperative Union of America in Point, Texas. After its founding, NFU advocated for increased co-operative rights, fair market access for farmers, direct election of senators and voting rights for women. These efforts also led to the enactment of the Federal Farm Loan Act, which established twelve Federal Land Banks. NFU has always worked to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, fishers, ranchers and rural communities through the advocacy of policy positions developed by the grassroots membership and adopted as official policy at our national convention. National Farmers Union helps the family farmer address profitability issues and monopolistic practices.

Resource Details

Organization: National Farmers Union
Date: NA
Resource Type: Organization, Resources
Topic: Economic Justice, Environmental Justice, Farming & Food Justice, Legal, Organizing, Policy, Popular Education, Technology Justice
Source URL: https://nfu.org/

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