FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (March 6, 2016) – The diversity of modern agriculture is the result of the hardworking men and … Read More
NFU 114th Anniversary Convention Commences with Remarks from President Obama, Gov. Dayton, Sens. Franken and Klobuchar, Rep. Emmer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org MINNEAPOLIS (March 6, 2016) – Embracing a robust grassroots network of farm leaders, the National Farmers Union (NFU) officially convened … Read More
NFU 2016 Convention
Get all the sounds from NFU’s 114th Anniversary Convention! Right click any link and select Download Linked File to save the .mp3 file. NFU Convention Wrap – NFU President Roger Johnson talks about … Read More
NFU Joins Field to Market, Continues Support for Sustainable Agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 29, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 29, 2016) – Recognizing the importance of agriculture sustainability for farmers, ranchers and rural communities, the National … Read More
Finding Innovative Farm Transition Solutions
One of the biggest struggles beginning farmers face is access to farmland, and in particular, affordable farmland. Over 90 million acres of farmland are expected to turn over to new … Read More
NFU, Experience Works Honor Lady Bird Johnson as a Green Thumb Program Champion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 24, 2016) – Fifty years ago, Green Thumb was the first nonprofit organization to run a jobs program for … Read More
NFU Contests TPP’s Benefits for U.S. Agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 23, 2016) – The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is having a hard time attracting much support on Capitol … Read More
NFU Statement on Proposed Senate GMO Labeling Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 23, 2016) – In response to legislation introduced last week by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, … Read More
NFU Continues Excellence in Cooperative Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org MINNEAPOLIS (February 19, 2015) – As supporters of cooperative businesses and young professionals, the nation’s second largest general farm … Read More
NFU Supports Expansion of Organic Insurance Coverage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 19, 2016) – Representing the interests of 200,000 family farmers and ranchers across the country, National Farmers … Read More