Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org Reana Kovalcik, 202-547-5754 rkovalcik@sustainableagriculture.net WASHINGTON (March 23, 2016) – A coalition of nine agricultural and consumer organizations, including National Farmers Union (NFU) and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), today sent the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) a letter urging the Food Safety and Inspection Service … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (March 21, 2016) – Food insecurity is a problem for millions of Americans across the country, and the National Farmers Union (NFU) has pledged to contribute to nationwide hunger relief through a renewed commitment to Feeding America’s Invest An Acre program. Following an … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (March 18, 2016) – A long-awaited regulation, which would offer contract farmers more protections in the marketplace, has seen a renewed commitment from the nation’s capital. In a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, eight champions for farmers recently reiterated their … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (March 15, 2016) – On behalf of nearly 200,000 family farmers and ranchers from a wide range of operations, National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging Congress to find a meaningful compromise on the federal biotech labeling debate. President Roger Johnson today sent a … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (March 14, 2016) – As agriculture is celebrated this week, one farm organization is focused on the policies that embody this year’s National Ag Week theme: “Stewards of a Healthy Planet.” National Farmers Union (NFU), representing nearly 200,000 family farmers and ranchers, has … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (March 8, 2015) – Family farmers and ranchers are the best advocates for agriculture, and over the last four days, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has provided more than 500 members and delegates of the 114th Anniversary Convention with the advocacy tools … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org MINNEAPOLIS (March 7, 2016) – “You’re not just farmers. You’re in the national security business, and we need you out there on the front lines protecting America’s economic future.” That was the call-to-action issued today by retired U.S. Army General Wesley Clak at the National Farmers … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org MINNEAPOLIS (March 7, 2016) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who is also a National Farmers Union (NFU) member, addressed the organization’s 114th Anniversary Convention this morning, where he celebrated U.S. agriculture’s uniqueness, called on Congress to act on food labeling, and advocated for increased trade … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (March 6, 2016) – With the majority of the population removed by generations from the farm, ag communicators play an important role in sharing the industry’s story. Each year, National Farmers Union (NFU) recognizes one communicator for outstanding reporting of agriculture. Dale … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (March 6, 2016) – The diversity of modern agriculture is the result of the hardworking men and women across the industry, and two individuals have selflessly gone above and beyond for the betterment of food, farming and rural America. The National Farmers … Read More