FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – For three months, hundreds of thousands of Indian farmers have been protesting policies that will eliminate commodity … Read More
Month: February 2021
ADVISORY: NFU Announces Featured Speakers for 119th Anniversary Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – The final two days of National Farmers Union’s (NFU) 119th Anniversary Convention will bring together members, industry professionals, policymakers, and … Read More
Cold Temps, Hot Food Safety Projects
By Tricia Wancko, Food Safety Grant Coordinator Punxsutawney Phil has decreed six more weeks of what has shaped up to be a frigid winter, but there are plenty of food safety projects … Read More
Farmers Union Ready to Work with Secretary Vilsack to Strengthen Farm System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – In a 92-7 vote, the U.S. Senate today confirmed Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture, demonstrating strong … Read More
FFA and Farmers Union Make for a Well-Rounded Agricultural Education
By Darrin Williamson, Region V FFA Officer and Chapter Vice President, Minnesota Farmers Union Youth Advisory Council Member Happy FFA Week, an annual celebration of FFA and the impact it … Read More
Farm, Biofuel Leaders Embrace EPA’s New Position on Tenth Circuit’s Small Refinery Waiver Decision
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is supporting the Tenth Circuit Court’s January 2020 decisionin … Read More
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Expands Membership, Drills Down on Policy Recommendations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2021 WASHINGTON – The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) today announced expanding membership and new policy working groups focused on developing a set of more … Read More
Have you developed a farm food safety plan?
Are you thinking about developing a food safety plan for your farm before planting season? Have you taken the Food Safety Modernization Act- Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training and now … Read More
Farmers Union Applauds Additional Support for Food and Agriculture Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – In a step towards passing a $1.9 trillion relief package, the House Agriculture Committee voted 25-23 in favor … Read More