Norwegian Agrarian Association
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The Norwegian Agrarian Association is the largest Norwegian interest organization for farmer
s.
It functions both as a labour union and as a trade union
. It negotiates with the Norwegian Farmers and Smallholders Union
and the Norwegian Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
about agricultural subsidies. It has 61,000 members, with 607 local chapters and 18 county chapters.
The association was established in 1896 as Norges Landmandsforbund. In 1920 the organization decided to create its own political party
, the Agrarian Party
(now called Centre Party). In 1922 the Norwegian Agrarian Association took its present name. The organization is currently completely independent of the Centre Party.
Farmer
A farmer is a person engaged in agriculture, who raises living organisms for food or raw materials, generally including livestock husbandry and growing crops, such as produce and grain...
s.
It functions both as a labour union and as a trade union
Trade union
A trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
. It negotiates with the Norwegian Farmers and Smallholders Union
Norwegian Farmers and Smallholders Union
The Norwegian Farmers and Smallholders Union is a Norwegian interest organization for farmers.It functions both as a labour union and as a trade union...
and the Norwegian Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
Norwegian Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Labour is a Norwegian ministry established in 1916. It is responsible for the labour market, the working environment, pensions, welfare, social security, integration, immigration, asylum, minorities and the Sami...
about agricultural subsidies. It has 61,000 members, with 607 local chapters and 18 county chapters.
The association was established in 1896 as Norges Landmandsforbund. In 1920 the organization decided to create its own political party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
, the Agrarian Party
Centre Party (Norway)
The Centre Party is a centrist and agrarian political party in Norway, founded in 1920. The Centre Party's policy is not based on any of the major ideologies of the 19th and 20th century, but has a focus on maintaining decentralised economic development and political decision-making.From its...
(now called Centre Party). In 1922 the Norwegian Agrarian Association took its present name. The organization is currently completely independent of the Centre Party.