Make plans to attend the KFU Convention, December 4-5, 2019 at the DoubleTree, Lawrence. Special guests for the two-day event include Lt Governor Lynn Rogers, Bonnie Lynn-Sherow, Austin Frerick, Rob Larew, Tom Giessel, Matt Sanderson, and John K. Burchill.
This year’s theme of The Road Ahead appears many times as we discuss ways of Framing the Future for Agriculture, Kansas, and Our Communities. Explore diverse perspectives on what a truly Progressive Farm Program would look like and how can we make it happen. The Lt. Governor’s banquet keynote provides updates on the Office of Rural Prosperity and results from the summer Listening Tour sessions. With a season of Hemp research under our belts, what’s been learned and where are we headed? Dive into the challenges and opportunities facing Kansas Rural Communities – from population changes to rural healthcare, farming & food access. Grab a crystal ball to predict Hot Topics for the 2020 Legislative Session. Will Medicaid Expansion eventually pass? What’s up with the Rural Revitalization Task Force? Taxes? Talk with elected officials and lobbyists to get their take. Examine how Boomers, GenXers, Millennials and Z-Gens differ on perceptions of Climate Change and eagerness to act. Explore the stories of Kansans who worked to stop forces of intolerance in Four Horsemen and a Sage.
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Has your family farm been impacted by flooding or weather?
Farmers Union and Farm Aid have partnered to award $500 grants to help cover household expenses for family farmers in Kansas who have had their operations disrupted by these recent weather and water related emergencies.
THE FARMER MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS: Understanding a Vulnerable Population
If you farm, know farmers, live in a farming community, or just care…
Please take an hour and watch this excellent webinar presented by the American Psychological Association and Farm Aid.
The farm economy is in crisis and farmers are under intense stress.
Calls to Farm Aid’s farmer hotline increased by 109% between 2017 and 2018.
And according to the Department of Health and Human Services, 111 million people live in areas with a shortage of mental health professionals.
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as a member of Kansas Farmers Union?
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LOCAL FOOD SAFETY COLLABORATIVE
Navigating the Food Safety Modernization Act can be daunting without assistance.
Produce Safety Rule — the first mandatory federal standard for growing, harvesting, packing and holding of fresh produce — is one of seven that comprise the Food Safety Modernization Act, the most sweeping reform of the nation’s food safety laws in over 70 years.
To assist producers in understanding how the rule will affect them as well as providing a basic outline on good agricultural practices (GAPS) for post-harvest handling, harvesting, washing, storage and packaging produce for safety and quality, Kansas Farmers Union and the Kansas Beginning Farmers Coalition has partnered with K-State Extension, and the Kansas Department of Agriculture to bring a series of training sessions throughout the state.
NEW! DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS: Support the KFU Foundation
Are you a Dillons shopper? With the Dillons Community Rewards Program you can support the Kansas Farmers Union Foundation just by shopping at Dillons! All you have to do is enroll your Dillons Plus Card or create an account with Dillons Community Rewards online. After you sign up, KFUF benefits every time you shop and swipe your Plus Card. There is no cost to enroll and you continue to receive Plus Card prices and fuel points as before.
TO ENROLL IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:
Members must visit the Dillons website: www.dillons.com/communityrewards
Sign in OR Create an account (see below on creating an online account)
Click on “Enroll Now”
Enter the 5-digit NPO number FE209 and search
Select Kansas Farmers Union Foundation and click on “Enroll”
TO CREATE AN ONLINE ACCOUNT AT Dillons:
Visit visit the Dillons website: www.dillons.com/communityrewards
Click on “Register” at the top of the page
Enter your email address, password, zip code (select preferred store)
Click on “Create Account” at the bottom of the page
You will receive an email confirmation to your inbox, to activate your account click on the link in the body of the email and enter your sign in information to confirm
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2019 Kansas Farmers Union State Convention to Consider Future of Agriculture, Kansas and Rural Communities
By Mercedes Taylor-Puckett The Road Ahead: Framing a future for agriculture, Kansas, and our communities is the focus of the 2019 Kansas Farmers Union state convention, December 4-5 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Lawrence. In addition to exploring [...]
2019 Summer Fun Farm Tour Series Kicks-off July 22
By Mercedes Taylor-Puckett Kansas Farmers Union and the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Kansas are offering new and aspiring farmers an opportunity to visit nine Kansas and Missouri farms and learn from educators, producers and other experts about topics [...]
Midwest Storm Disaster Assistance Available to Farm Families
Kansas Farmers Union Coordinating Farm Aid’s Family Farmer Disaster Relief Fund Farm and ranch families in Kansas can now access much-needed financial relief following the devastating spring floods and severe weather events in the Midwest. Farm Aid is [...]
American healthcare getting more expensive, less effective
By Tom Parker When Walter Cronkite spoke, America listened. His unbiased reporting on events from Vietnam, President Kennedy’s assassination and Watergate earned him the title of “the most trusted man in America.” Cronkite’s words carried weight, and though [...]
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Did You Know?
Kansas farmer Tom Giessel shares what
he can’t buy with a bushel of his wheat.
At his local co-op, the cash price is $3.27 per bushel.
Tom takes us to stores in Pawnee County to check
everyday prices of consumer goods.
he can’t buy with a bushel of his wheat.
At his local co-op, the cash price is $3.27 per bushel.
Tom takes us to stores in Pawnee County to check
everyday prices of consumer goods.
National Farmers Union’s THE FARMERS SHARE provides
a monthly snapshot of a farmer’s share of
each dollar consumers spend on select food items.
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In addition to the main KFU State Office in McPherson, Kansas Farmers Union also has three staff members that work from home-based offices.
Learn About Our History
The Kansas Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union, founded early in the last century, has made significant and varied contributions to agriculture and family farming in our state.
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USDA to Rescind Organic Livestock and Poultry Rules to Detriment of Family Organic Producers and Consumers, NFU Says
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its intent to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule. The rule was finalized in January 2017, but placed on hold when the new administration took office. National [...]
Farm Groups Urge President Trump to Implement Farmer Fair Practices Rules
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union joined a coalition of 82 farm, rural and consumers groups today in sending a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to implement the Farmer Fair Practices Rules via executive order. The rules would provide [...]
NFUF Launching Needs Assessment Survey to Inform Food Safety
WASHINGTON (June 20, 2017) – The Local Food Safety Collaborative, a collaboration between National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) and the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA), today launched a nationwide food safety survey. The results will help the organization address [...]
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