National Farmers Union
The National Farmers Union works to shape agricultural policy and educate rural leaders, farmers, and ranchers. Its website includes a link to state groups.
The National Farmers Union works to shape agricultural policy and educate rural leaders, farmers, and ranchers. Its website includes a link to state groups.
The American Soybean Association works to develop and implement agricultural policy. Its website lists state association presidents and state associate affiliate offices.
The American Farm Bureau Federation is the “national voice of agriculture.” It advocates for agricultural communities, farmers, and ranchers. Its website provides links to state farm bureaus.
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program at the University of California-Davis provides research and education about agriculture and food systems. It posts a page explaining what sustainable agriculture is and what issues are involved.
Bob Stallman is president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The national organization links to state farm bureaus. See its backgrounder (PDF) on the bill and an explanation of its priorities and concerns about the Senate measure.
Jon Scholl is president of American Farmland Trust, a conservation organization. It has a website devoted to the farm bill.
Roger Johnson is president of the National Farmers Union, which has posted its recommendations for the Farm Bill. NFU provides contact information for state and regional organizations as well.
Farm Policy Facts is a nonprofit coalition of farming and commodity groups working to educate Congress and the public on sound farm policy. Its website includes a page of data about U.S. farming.
The National Catholic Rural Life Conference is based in Iowa and applies Christian teaching to agriculture and food issues. The conference supports farm bill provisions that would “feed the hungry, preserve God’s creation, support small family farmers, and help rural America thrive.” It also supports creation care as part of its mission to protect rural life in America.