FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (March 29, 2016) – With the 2014 Agricultural Act in full effect and a new Farm Bill debate … Read More
Month: March 2016
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
NFU Beginning Farmer Institute Accepting Applications for 2016-17 Class
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 … Read More
Producers Doing Their Part For Lake Erie; More Conservation Opportunities Now Available
By Tom Driscoll, government relations representative, National Farmers Union The Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) is very sensitive to pollution and subject to sediment, phosphorus and nitrogen loading from a … Read More
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? … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More
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