Professional Associations

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NFU National Farmers Union

http://www.nfu.org/index.php

"Founded in Point, Texas, to help the family farmer address profitability issues and monopolistic practices, National Farmers Union has been working to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural communities through advocating grassroots-driven policy positions adopted by its membership

Sponsoring Organization:
NFU National Farmers Union

National Young Farmers Coalition

http://www.youngfarmers.org/

"NYFC works for young farmers by strengthening their social networks, helping them hone their skills through the facilitation of peer-to-peer learning, and fighting for the policies that will keep them farming for a lifetime."

Sponsoring Organization:
Open Space Institute

The National Grange

http://www.nationalgrange.org/

The Grange provides opportunities for individuals and families to develop to their highest potential in order to build stronger communities and states, as well as a stronger nation. We give our members the opportunity to meet with and get to know their neighbors in a safe, family-friendly atmosphere.

Sponsoring Organization:
National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry

American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers

http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=programs.yfr.home

" The American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers program includes both men and women between the ages of 18-35.

Sponsoring Organization:
American Farm Bureau Federation

NYFEA National Young Farmer Educational Association

http://nyfeaweb.org/

NYFEA, the National Young Farmer Educational Association, is the official adult student organization for agricultural education as recognized by the United States Department of Education. As an association that educates agricultural leaders, NYFEA unites members from the individual farmer to large corporations.

Sponsoring Organization:
NYFEA National Young Farmer Educational Association
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