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Access to Efficiency: Rural Development
2017-05-23 17:21:35| National Farmers Union
By Tom Driscoll, Director of NFU Foundation and Conservation Policy One of the principles driving National Farmers Union is our dedication to the communities in which food producers live and work. The preamble to our policy states, The goal of NFU is to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers, […]
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Access to Efficiency: The Vedvei Farm Family & Cattle Breeding
2017-05-19 20:28:59| National Farmers Union
By Lura Roti, South Dakota Farmers Union It was nerve-racking to watch, but seeing that smile was priceless, says Corrie, as she reminisces about watching her daughter show for the first time. A third-generation 4-H alumnus, Corrie says its exciting to see her daughter continue the family legacy of 4-H involvement and showing registered Charolais […]
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Access to Efficiency: The Painter Ranch Family & Rotational Grazing
2017-05-12 17:17:34| National Farmers Union
By Lura Roti, South Dakota Farmers Union Running cattle on Harding County grasslands has been a part of the Painter family legacy since 1895, when Lewis Levi Painter rode the open range as a horse wrangler for the CY Cattle Company of Texas. He ran a few cows with the main herd and squatted on […]
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Access to Efficiency: The Affordable Care Act
2017-05-11 21:57:38| National Farmers Union
By Jimmy Dula, NFU Intern Healthcare coverage is a lingering concern for most beginning farmers. Farm work is by no means safe work. Physical demands, heavy machinery, sharp tools, and other unexpected dangers are inevitable risks on operations of all sizes. Those without health care coverage are nagged by the thought of how much a mistake could cost, both […]
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Access to Efficiency: Health Care
2017-05-09 23:01:03| National Farmers Union
By Hannah Packman, NFU Communications Coordinator Access to affordable and effective health care is a fundamental concern for many Americans. However, farmers, ranchers, and rural communities face several unique obstacles to acquiring and paying for coverage. Rural communities experience higher rates of poverty, unemployment, chronic and mental health issues, and risky behaviors than their urban […]
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