WASHINGTON – Today, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement in support of the finalized “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments” rule from the United … Read More
Press Releases
NFU Welcomes Biden Administration Landmark Investments in Rural America
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden visited Minnesota Farmers Union member Dutch Creek Farms in Northfield, MN, to announce $5 billion in investments in rural communities, ranging from rural infrastructure, economic development, … Read More
Michigan Farmers Union Welcomes Committee Passage of Agriculture Equipment Repair Act
October 25, 2023 Michigan Based Media Contact: Michigan Farmers Union President Bob Thompson (989) 289-4051 MIFarmersUnion@gmail.com National Media Contact: press@nfudc.org LANSING – Today, the Michigan House Agriculture Committee passed … Read More
FACA Commends USDA’s Progress on Growing Climate Solutions Act Implementation
WASHINGTON, October 23, 2023 – The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) is encouraged by the release of USDA’s General Assessment of the Role of Agriculture and Forestry in the U.S. … Read More
NFU Convenes 2023 Beginning Farmer Institute
DES MOINES, IOWA – On Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th, National Farmers Union (NFU) convened the in-person programming for the Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) in Des Moines, Iowa. … Read More
NFU Stands in Strong Support of Right to Repair Bill
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement in support of the Agricultural Right to Repair Act introduced by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in the House of Representatives, along with … Read More
NFU Hosts 85th All-States Leadership Retreat, Names 2023-24 National Youth Advisory Council
HIGHWOOD, MT – Youth members of Farmers Union from around the country participated in the 85th National Farmers Union (NFU) All-States Leadership Retreat. This year’s event was held at Montana … Read More
NFU Participates in White House Event on Competition in the Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew participated in a meeting hosted by the White House and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to discuss competition priorities in the … Read More
NFU Statement on Xochitl Torres Small Confirmation as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
WASHINGTON – Today, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement on the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture for … Read More
NFU Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarships to Young Agricultural Leaders
WASHINGTON – To support the next generation of agricultural professionals, National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) today announced the 2023 recipients of its annual scholarship awards. Every year, the organization presents several scholarships … Read More