The new policy handbook from the National Farmers Union (NFU) underscores the group’s longstanding commitment to family farmers, sustainable farming practices, and its strong grassroots underpinnings.

“NFU policy is the result of a grassroots development process – with some of the policies in this handbook starting on the county level – that culminates every year at the organization’s annual convention,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “This year’s policy reaffirms NFU’s strong support for Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL), the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and fair trade policies,” said Johnson. “Initiatives like these support family agriculture’s ability to provide food, fuel and fiber to our nation and the world.”

NFU’s policy-setting process began in late January with the meeting of the NFU Policy Committee, comprised of members who are all considered outstanding leaders in their state/regional Farmers Union organizations and were nominated by their respective state’s president to serve on the committee. These members began the process of revising NFU’s policy handbook and brought their recommendations to the delegate body at the NFU’s 113th Anniversary Convention, March 14-17, for consideration, amendment and adoption.

Full text of the adopted policy manual is available here.