NFU Applauds Three Member States on 100-Year Anniversary; Commends A Century of Activism on Behalf of Family Farmers, Ranchers

August 4, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (August 4, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today applauded three Farmers Union states – Montana, Iowa and South Dakota – in observing their 100th year anniversary in 2015, and for a century of outstanding activism and organizing to fight … Read More

National Farmers Union Statement on Clean Power Plan

August 3, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (August 3, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement today regarding the Obama administration’s release of the Clean Power Plan: “Climate disruption, linked to the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs), poses severe threats to family farmers, ranchers, and … Read More

NFU Hails Release of International Contract Farming Guide

August 3, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (August 3, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson hailed the recent release of the UNIDROIT/FAO/IFAD Legal Guide on Contract Farming, a new tool to guide growers and buyers in establishing sound contracts and conflict resolution procedures. NFU, through the World Farmers’ Organisation, played … Read More