Family farms will be greatly impacted by the FDA’s proposed rules associated with the new Food Safety Modernization Act.
Author: Heidi Secord
Family Farm Advocate – Fall 2013
First fall edition of the Family Farm Advocate, Pennsylvania Farmers Union newsletter…
Invitation: Annual Convention 2013
Pennsylvania Farmers Union Annual Convention December 7 • Dixon University, Harrisburg Register by Clicking Here Keynote: John Ikerd Family Farms: Our Promise for a Sustainable Future John Ikerd was raised on a small dairy farm in southwest Missouri, is today Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri, and writes and speaks extensively on issues … Read More
NFU Board Passes Resolution on Farm Bill, COOL and the RFS
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution today indicating the obligation of Congress to provide certainty for our nation’s family farmers, ranchers and consumers by passing a five-year farm bill and by continuing to support Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
Farmers Union | Conservation District Partnership
Pennsylvania Farmers Union will donate $10 of every new membership or renewal to the member’s local conservation district.
Latest on the Farm Bill…
The farm bill is really a food, energy and jobs bill, and all consumers, farmers and rural Americans have a responsibility to be engaged in the farm bill debate.
Farmers Union Partners with Pennsylvania Certified Organic to Raise Funds!
Pennsylvania Farmers Union is partnering with Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO) at the 2nd Annual PCO FarmFest!
Trying to Make Sense of the FSMA?
FSMA gives the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) broad new powers to prevent food safety problems, detect and respond to food safety issues, and improve the safety of imported foods.
Pennsylvania Plays Instrumental Role…
Pennsylvania Plays Instrumental Role in Policy Adoption at National Farmers Union Annual Convention HARRISBURG, PA (March 7, 2013) – The Pennsylvania Farmers Union (PFU) was represented at the National Farmers Union (NFU) 111th Anniversary Convention by board president, Kim Miller, and executive director, Hannah Smith-Brubaker (delegate). The convention adjourned Tuesday afternoon in Springfield, MA, where the four-day … Read More
Successful Annual Convention!
Thanks to everyone who made it out for our Annual Convention. It was a fantastic day, full of energy for re-invigorating Pennsylvania’s Farmers Union. The day began with a State of the Union address by our president, Kim Miller. This was followed by a bit of history about some of the more radical beginnings of … Read More