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National Faculty Directory

Publisher:  Gale Research, USA
Book Type:  Directories

Resource Type:  Book

Directory of U.S. academics.

Abstract:  The NATIONAL FARMERS UNION is a union with a difference: it is a voluntary, direct-dues paying organization with membership held on a family, rather than an individual, basis. Membership is open to producers of any type of agricultural commodity. Members have direct control over the election of all officers right up to the national level. The UNION undertakes research, education of its members and the general public, and lobbies government on agricultural policy.

The NFU seeks to ensure the maintenance of a strong rural community in Canada as an essential part of our culture. It believes it is in the national interest to support the continuation of a system of food productions bsed on the family farm as the basic unit. I is opposed to the transformation of this system to one characterized by large-scale production by corporate bodies possessing market control. The NFU recognizes a common interest with agricultural workers in Third World countries and has expressed solidarity with the.

Since its formation 13 years ago, NFU has been concerned about: foreign and corporate control of farm land; farm size and tenure; urban and industrial encroachment on farm land; trends toward heavy chemical use in production; use of food as a political weapon; occupational health hazards for farm workers; and recognition of role of women in this sector of the economy. In December of 1980 the NFU initiated a two-year study to document the economic and social contribution of farm women and the specific nature of their labour.

Of particular concern currently is the thrust of federal government proposals to restructure Western grain handling and transportation by altering the fixed statutory Crow rate on export grain, which has ensured low shipping costs to producers. In a series of presentations to government, the NFU has argued that such a change would result in a devastating economic loss for farmers and have an adverse effect on the Canadian economy as a whole. A clear statement of their position with regard to the Crow rate is contained in a March 3, 1981, brief to the federal government, and in a brief to the Western Grain Transportation Office on March 19, 1982, on the subject of Railway Costing and Guarantees. Both are available from NFU offices.

NFU publishes a montly newspaper,Union Farmer. Subcriptions rates are $6 for non-members, and $10 for institutions.
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