Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202.554.1600 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – As rural communities brace for the arrival of the novel coronavirus, a coalition of organization representing rural … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202.554.1600 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – A rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would undermine the intent of the Packers … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 hpackman@nfudc.org SAVANNAH – As part of the organization’s broader initiative to address a growing farm stress crisis, National Farmers Union … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 hpackman@nfudc.org SAVANNAH – The National Farmers Union (NFU) 118th Anniversary Convention concluded today following the adoption of the organization’s policy … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 hpackman@nfudc.org SAVANNAH – Delegates to the National Farmers Union (NFU) 118th Anniversary Convention today elected Rob Larew to succeed Roger Johnson … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 hpackman@nfudc.org SAVANNAH – For her work investigating the effects of consolidation and monopolization in the food and agriculture sectors, National … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – Amidst reports that recent trade deals may have a more gradual and modest impact on agricultural exports … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – Responding to mounting environmental challenges confronting American food production and security, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue … Read More