NFU 114th Anniversary Convention Commences with Remarks from President Obama, Gov. Dayton, Sens. Franken and Klobuchar, Rep. Emmer 

March 6, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org MINNEAPOLIS (March 6, 2016) – Embracing a robust grassroots network of farm leaders, the National Farmers Union (NFU) officially convened its 114th Anniversary Convention today in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More than 500 members from across the country are gathered for the annual event, which runs through March 8. … Read More

NFU Joins Field to Market, Continues Support for Sustainable Agriculture

February 29, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 29, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 29, 2016) – Recognizing the importance of agriculture sustainability for farmers, ranchers and rural communities, the National Farmers Union (NFU) announced today they have joined Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture. Working together with grower organizations, academia, conservation groups, public … Read More

NFU, Experience Works Honor Lady Bird Johnson as a Green Thumb Program Champion

February 24, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 24, 2016) – Fifty years ago, Green Thumb was the first nonprofit organization to run a jobs program for disadvantaged rural Americans in response to the War on Poverty. In celebration of the 50th anniversary and the unwavering support of Lady Bird Johnson for the organization … Read More

NFU Contests TPP’s Benefits for U.S. Agriculture

February 23, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 23, 2016) – The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is having a hard time attracting much support on Capitol Hill, so the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) briefed reporters today about TPP’s benefits in hopes of reviving the fledgling trade deal. But one farm … Read More

NFU Statement on Proposed Senate GMO Labeling Bill

February 23, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 23, 2016) – In response to legislation introduced last week by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., to set up a federal GMO labeling system, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson released the following statement: “National Farmers Union (NFU) represents … Read More

NFU Continues Excellence in Cooperative Education

February 19, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org MINNEAPOLIS (February 19, 2015) – As supporters of cooperative businesses and young professionals, the nation’s second largest general farm organization will host more than 110 students from 15 colleges and universities here this weekend.  The 2016 National Farmers Union (NFU) College Conference on Cooperatives … Read More

NFU Supports Expansion of Organic Insurance Coverage

February 19, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 19, 2016) – Representing the interests of 200,000 family farmers and ranchers across the country, National Farmers Union applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) efforts to expand crop insurance coverage for organic producers. In an announcement Thursday, Secretary Vilsack stated that … Read More

NFU Files Petition, Joins Coalition Seeking Court Review of EPA RFS Rule

February 12, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 12, 2016) – The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to set renewable fuel volume targets well below amounts required by law has created an uproar in rural America.  In response, the nation’s second biggest general farm organization is asking the court system … Read More

NFU Applauds President’s Proposed Research Investments, Opposes Crop Insurance Cuts

February 9, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 9, 2016) – After reviewing the president’s fiscal year 2017 budget proposal, which was released earlier today, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement: “With a lagging farm economy, low commodity prices and weather challenges, policies that provide … Read More

NFU Applauds the President’s Commitment to Double Clean Energy R&D Funding

February 8, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 8, 2016) – Agriculture’s conscientious approach to sustainable food and energy production has driven the need for continued investment in research and innovation in these areas. As such, National Farmers Union (NFU) applauded President Obama’s announcement today to double research and development … Read More