The National Farmers Union is a national grassroots advocacy organization representing family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the United States. Founded in 1902, its mission is to support family agriculture through education, cooperation, and legislation that enhances the economic well-being and quality of life for agricultural producers and rural residents.
The organization typically advocates for federal farm policy, fair and competitive agricultural markets, antitrust enforcement, rural economic development, conservation and climate policy, crop insurance, agricultural credit, trade policy, renewable energy, and food systems reform.
Primarily funded through membership dues, state affiliate contributions, grants, and program revenues.
State Farmers Union organizations across the United States; National Farmers Union Foundation; affiliated cooperative organizations; works in coalition with other agricultural and rural advocacy groups.
Non-profit advocacy organization
