FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (March 28, 2016) – Cultivating the next generation of farmers and ranchers to carry on the legacy of American agriculture is the main focus of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Beginning Farmer Institute. NFU encourages new farmers, starting an operation of any size, … Read More
NFU Beginning Farmer Institute Accepting Applications for 2016-17 Class
Time to Consider the Conservation Stewardship Program
By Tom Driscoll, government relations representative, National Farmers Union Would you like to improve soil health, water and air quality, wildlife and pollinator habitat or energy efficiency on your land? The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers farmers and ranchers technical and financial support to achieve these goals … Read More
NFU and NSAC Join Letter Urging FSIS to Adopt Meaningful Grassfed Label Standard
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
NFU Renews Partnership with Feeding America Through the Invest An Acre Program
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
NFU Pleased by Support for Finalizing GIPSA Rule
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
NFU Urges Congress to Find a Meaningful Compromise on Biotech Labeling Action
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
NFU Celebrates Ag Week, Recognizes the Importance of Stewardship
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
NFU Concludes 114th Anniversary Convention, Delegates Adopt Special Policy Orders
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
Military Hero Rallies Farmers to Fight for Renewable Energy
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