National Peasant Federation (France)

The National Peasant Federation (Fédération Nationale des Paysans, FNP) was a French farmers’ organization active from 1936 to 1939. It aimed to represent and defend the interests of small and medium-sized farmers, promoting land reform, agricultural modernization, and rural development. The FNP sought to balance the influences of larger agribusinesses and government policies, advocating for fair treatment and support for peasant communities. Its formation reflected the broader social and political debates of the time regarding rural life, agrarian reform, and economic stability in France.