National Farmers Union

Definition

The National Farmers Union is an advocacy group that represents the interests of farmers, fishers, and rural communities in the political arena. It seeks to influence public policy in favor of these groups through lobbying, education, and cooperative initiatives.

Related terms

Lobbying: The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, often by different interest groups.

Interest Group: An organized group that aims to influence public policy and decision-making processes within a government without seeking election themselves.

Public Policy: A system of laws, regulatory measures, courses of action, and funding priorities concerning a given topic promulgated by a governmental entity or its representatives