By Hunter Free, National Farmers Union Intern Are you a farmer looking to lower your farm’s capital costs? Do you need help staying up to date on food safety best … Read More
How Some Cooperatives Are Helping Farmers to Manage Produce Safety
Month: October 2019
Cooperatives Work for Their Members
By Rebecca J. H. White, Produce Manager, Hanover Co-Op Food Store For the first time this September, I found myself pursuing real organizational change in Washington. Knocking on the doors of my … Read More
NFU Urges Greater Transparency in EPA’s Granting of Small Refinery Exemptions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2019 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – In light of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing misappropriation of small refinery exemptions (SREs), the … Read More
Cooperatives Support American Farmers and Rural Communities
By Alexis Dunnum, NFU Executive Assistant While some Americans may not be familiar with cooperatives, for individuals living in rural areas, cooperatives are integral to the economic and social viability … Read More
Coalition Challenges EPA on 2018 Refinery Waivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2019 WASHINGTON – A coalition of renewable fuel and agricultural trade organizations filed a petition Tuesday afternoon with the Court of Appeals for the District of … Read More
Farm, Union and Science Groups Urge Congress to Stand Strong Against USDA Relocation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2019 Contact: Ja-Rei Wang, Union of Concerned Scientists jwang@ucsusa.org WASHINGTON —At a hearing last week, USDA REE Deputy Under Secretary Scott Hutchins repeatedly deflected questions … Read More
Time, Money, Infrastructure to Comply with Food Safety Requirements Among Top Concerns for Produce Growers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2019 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – Although local food producers are broadly committed to food safety on their operations, there are still some … Read More
Time, Money, Infrastructure to Comply with Food Safety Requirements Among Top Concerns for Produce Growers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 21, 2019 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – Although local food producers are broadly committed to food safety on their operations, there are still some barriers to … Read More
Time, Money, Infrastructure to Comply with Food Safety Requirements Among Top Concerns for Produce Growers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 21, 2019 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – Although local food producers are broadly committed to food safety on their operations, there are still some barriers to … Read More
EPA’s Biofuels Fix is Another Broken Promise to American Farmers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2019 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – A week and a half after announcing its intentions to offset a portion of the 4 billion … Read More
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