The face of America – and of American agriculture – is changing. The number of farms in the United States has grown 4 percent and the operators of those farms … Read More
Month: October 2011
American Ethanol: The Key to American Energy Security
By Jan Ahlen, NFU climate and energy coordinator The U.S biofuels industry is at a crossroads. On one hand, the industry is creating jobs in rural America, reducing U.S. dependence … Read More
National School Lunch Week Helps Promote Local Foods
By Brittany Jablonsky, NFU government relations representative This past week, Oct. 10-14, we celebrated National School Lunch Week under the theme, “School Lunch — Let’s Grow Healthy.” For family farmers, … Read More
The Farmer, the Food and the Farm Bill
By Maria Miller, NFU director of education “I’m looking forward to this farm year ending,” a Farmers Union member from the Midwest wrote to me this week. “It’s my worst … Read More
Congress Should Reject Pending Trade Agreements
By Tony Jarboe, NFU communications coordinator Congress is set to vote this week on three pending free trade agreements (FTAs) with Korea, Colombia, and Panama. NFU has long opposed each … Read More