FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump issued his fiscal year 2018 federal budget blueprint today, calling for a drastic … Read More
Press Releases
NFU Lauds Bill to Add USDA to Foreign Investment Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today introduced a bill to add the U.S. … Read More
NFU Concludes 115th Anniversary Convention with Adoption of Policy, Special Orders of Business
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org SAN DIEGO – The National Farmers Union (NFU) 115th Anniversary Convention concluded today following the adoption of the organization’s policy … Read More
NFU Recognizes Members, Local Organizations and State Chapters for Excellence in Membership and Leadership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org SAN DIEGO – National Farmers Union (NFU) today recognized the efforts of members, county and local organizations, and state … Read More
Three Individuals Awarded NFU’s Highest Honor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org SAN DIEGO – The strength, diversity and success of modern family farm agriculture is the result of hardworking men … Read More
NFU Commences 115th Anniversary Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org SAN DIEGO – National Farmers Union (NFU) officially convened its 115th Anniversary Convention this morning in San Diego, California. … Read More
NFU Honors Mike Dain for Excellence in Agriculture Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org SAN DIEGO – With the majority of the American population becoming further removed from the farm, agriculture communicators play … Read More
NFU Women’s Conference Provides Management, Leadership Skills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org SAN DIEGO – Building on a strong history of providing women in agriculture with important leadership and risk management skills, … Read More
Trump Must Consider Policy Impacts to Rural and Farming Communities, NFU Says
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress tonight, offering a blueprint of his vision for … Read More
NFU Urges Trump Administration to Avoid Changes that Undermine RFS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 28, 2017) – Amidst reports of a pending executive order to change the point of obligation for … Read More