United States: Agricultural Policy Groups
Center for Agricultural
and Rural Development (CARD)
Conducts innovative public policy and economic research on agricultural,
environmental, and food issues. CARD uniquely combines academic excellence
with engagement and anticipatory thinking to inform and benefit society.Communication
efforts target state and federal policymakers; the research community;
agricultural, food, and environmental groups; individual decisionmakers;
and international audiences.
Iowa Farmers Union
A general farm organization representing family farmers and ranchers on
issues ranging from farm income to rural health care. Farmers Union's
primary goal is to sustain and strengthen the family farm agricultural
structure in the United States.
Iowa Pork Producers Association
The Iowa Pork Producers Association mission is to provide leadership in areas related to the industry in order to enhance Iowa pork producers' opportunity, profit, success and stewardship. The IPPA serves as the voice of Iowa pork producers on the state and national level. The IPPA plays an active role in the rule making process for livestock environmental regulations, air and water quality issues and numerous advocacy efforts.
National Farmers Union
A general farm organization with a membership of nearly 250,000 farm and
ranch families throughout the United States. National Farmers Union is
a federation, that represents farmers and ranchers in all states. National
Farmers Union's primary goal is to sustain and strengthen family farm
and ranch agriculture.
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