FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (March 18, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson saluted National Ag Day and said that NFU is working hard to push for policies that will bring jobs, prosperity and new talent to America’s family farms and ranches. “NFU and its … Read More
Month: March 2015
EPA Official Discusses Water Rule at NFU Convention
GUEST BLOG POST By Dan Voorhis of the Wichita Eagle U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy said Monday that she regretted how her agency handled the rollout of the controversial “Waters of the U.S.” rules that have many farm leaders complaining about federal infringement on private property. She spoke at the National Farmers Union convention … Read More
NFU Concludes 113th Anniversary Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WICHITA, Kan. (March 17, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) concluded its 113th Anniversary Convention today in Wichita, Kansas. The four-day event drew more than 480 family farmers, ranchers and fishermen from across the country and featured a number of high-profile speakers, workshops and grassroots policymaking. … Read More
2015 Special Orders of Business
Family Farming and COOL Family Farming and RFS Family Farming and Trade Policy Family Farming and Transparency in Livestock Markets Family Farming and Cotton in the 2014 Farm Bill Family Farming and Animal Disease Protection
EPA Administrator McCarthy Tells NFU EPA Is on the “Hot Seat” over WOTUS, RFS; Thanks NFU for Constructive Feedback During Rule Making Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WICHITA, Kan. (March 16, 2015) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy promised the agency would soon come out with a final Waters of the Unites States (WOTUS) rule and committed to movement on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) as well. “I … Read More
Secretary Vilsack Announces $97 Million to Expand Access to Support Farmers Markets, Farm to School Efforts and Rural Economies while Expanding Risk Management Tools for Specialty Crops, Limited-Resource Farmers; Says Congress Needs to Leave the RFS Alone
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WICHITA, Kan. (March 16, 2015) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today announced $97 million in programs to support the continued development of farmers markets, farm to school efforts and rural economies and will also expand risk management tools for specialty crops and … Read More
U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Addresses the NFU 113th Anniversary Convention
U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy addresses the NFU 113th Anniversary Convention.
NFU Bestows Highest Honor to Two at 113th Anniversary Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WICHITA, Kan. (March 16, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) honored Robert Carlson and Clay Pederson with the award for Meritorious Service to Farmers Union and American Agriculture during its 113th Anniversary Convention this week. “Both of these men embody much of the best of … Read More
Secretary Vilsack: $97 Million for New Programs for Farmers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today announced $97 million in programs to support the continued development of farmers markets, farm to school efforts and rural economies and will also expand risk management tools for specialty crops and limited-resource farmers. “Increasing market opportunities for local food producers is a sound investment in America’s rural economies, … Read More
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Addresses the NFU 113th Anniversary Convention
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Addresses the NFU 113th Anniversary Convention