NFU’s Chandler Goule Accepts Invitation to Join FONA Board of Directors; Participation Underscores NFU Commitment to Addressing Climate Issues

September 28, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 28, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) Senior Vice President of Programs Chandler Goule has accepted the Friends of the National Arboretum’s (FONA) invitation to join their leadership team and is now a member of their board of directors. “It is a … Read More

Currency Manipulation: The New “Best Gimmick” for Skirting Trade Agreements

September 25, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 25, 2015) – Just days before trade officials look to wrap up negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement warning against a deal that does not contain enforceable currency manipulation provisions: “Congress … Read More

NFU Applauds Administration for International Climate Change Agreement

September 25, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 25, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today applauded President Obama for issuing a joint statement with Chinese President Xi Jinping announcing the countries’ goals for an international climate agreement, citing the negative consequences climate change could have for global … Read More

NFU Guest Commentary: Cooperatives Are the Organization’s North Star

September 25, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 25, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson explains in a recent USDA Rural Cooperatives Magazine guest commentary that cooperatives are a founding principle for NFU, and that they will continue to embody the heart and soul of Farmers Union. “At NFU, cooperatives … Read More

National Farmers Union Thanks Pope Francis For His Focus on Climate Change

September 24, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 24, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today welcomed Pope Francis to the nation’s capital for the first-ever papal address of a joint session of Congress and specifically for the world-wide attention he has made for climate change. Johnson … Read More

NFU Urges America’s Family Farmers and Ranchers to Be Mindful of Farm Safety; Applauds Farm Safety Grants by ASHCA

September 21, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 21, 2015) – National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson today urged America’s family farmers and ranchers to keep farm safety in mind as they continue to produce the safest and most affordable food supply in the world. “Family farmers and ranchers must … Read More

NFU Annual Fall Legislative Fly-In Concludes

September 18, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 18, 2015) – Following three days of meetings with U.S. Department of Agriculture leaders, key White House staff and nearly every Congressional and Senatorial official on Capitol Hill, the 275 Farmers Union members participating in the organization’s annual fall fly-in are returning … Read More

NFU Honors 36 Outstanding Members of Congress with Golden Triangle Award

September 18, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 17, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) today presented 36 recipients with the Golden Triangle Award, the organization’s highest legislative honor. The annual award is presented to members of Congress who have demonstrated leadership and support policies that benefit America’s family farmers, … Read More

NFU Welcomes Beginning Farmers to Washington

September 16, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 16, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson welcomed the 11 new participants in NFU’s Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI) to Washington, D.C., noting that the diverse group of students ranged from operations of a half-acre to more than 1800 acres, … Read More

NFU Kicks Off 2015 Fly-In with Briefings from Top Administration and Elected Officials

September 16, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 16, 2015) – The National Farmers Union (NFU) 2015 Fall Legislative Fly-In commenced this morning with briefings by top officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) followed by meetings with White House officials, members of Congress and staff from both the … Read More