By Brooke Franke, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union This year, National Farmers Union (NFU) All-States Leadership Summit took a major leap forward, hosting the event for the first time in Washington, D.C. The move was more than symbolic; it added real-world depth and meaning to every discussion, every workshop, and every connection made. Being in the … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) today endorsed the Farmers First Act, a bipartisan legislation that reauthorizes and increases funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). “Farming can be incredibly stressful, and too many rural communities still don’t have the mental health support they need,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “The Farmers … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew made the following statement after the passage of the budget reconciliation bill in the House and Senate. “We appreciate the efforts of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to include long-overdue investments for family farmers and ranchers in this legislation. The bill strengthens the farm safety … Read More